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Architecture is a perfect amalgamation of technology and art. Embracing technological advancements, architects create spaces that possess artistic value, address practical functional needs, and enhance public vitality. Ultimately, architecture becomes a crucial component of cultural diversity.

China’s urban development has gone through a period of rapid expansion. In the midst of this busyness, I reflect on what this “prosperity” has brought us. When I return from Beijing to my hometown 1200 kilometers away or travel to distant places, I feel that every city is extremely similar. If it weren’t for the accents of people around me or the different regional cuisines, I would hardly sense any difference between cities.

As an architect, I have been involved in residential planning and design projects in different regions. Through the design process, I have seen and experienced firsthand how the real estate market’s focus on cost efficiency, combined with almost identical control conditions (such as planning indicators, sunlight conditions, and form control) among different regions, leads to standardized designs that lack diversity. This realization has emphasized the importance of maintaining urban diversity to me. Therefore, in my future studies, I am eager to delve further into urban design topics and gain a macro perspective on architecture. By broadening my knowledge in different disciplines, I can contribute to the creation of diverse and vibrant cities.

Furthermore, the rapid development of the construction industry has made us become mere cogs in the assembly line, leaving us with little opportunity and time to deeply ponder the various possibilities of future architecture. Sometimes, we pay too much attention to the external form of buildings, but pay too little attention to the relationship between buildings and the environment, the true experiences of building users, the current and future development of green buildings. This is something I urgently hope to change.

Fortunately, I participated in the renovation design of the Holiday Inn Resort at Chongli. Before being designated as the hotel where the organizing committee of the 2022 Winter Olympics would stay, the hotel was originally designed and implemented as a three-star hotel. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of the original structural system, and had extensive discussions and collaborations with colleagues from the mechanical and electrical discipline and equipment manufacturers. Ultimately, we were able to optimize the renovation to ensure excellent spatial effects and architectural experiences. Another aspect of the project that needed breakthrough was the enhancement of the building’s image. After conducting in-depth research on architectural forms of ski resorts around the world, we focused on the Whistler Resort style in Canada and successfully realized it in the building. As for landscape and interior design, we retained a modern Chinese design language. In this way, through the fusion of diverse styles, we created a unique architectural image.

This project made me fully realize that architecture is a highly comprehensive discipline. The final form, space, and experiential effects of any good architecture are inseparable from the support of other interdisciplinary fields and a more diverse design perspective. Therefore, I believe that the master’s program is an excellent opportunity to pause and reflect, to learn advanced design concepts. At the same time, I also hope to learn more cutting-edge architectural technologies and concepts, such as green energy-saving technologies, in order to integrate architectural design with the environment and climate, and create a more comfortable and climate-adaptive built environment.

With this in mind, I am writing to apply for admission to the Master of Architecture program at the University of Manitoba. Thank you for considering my application.