As China enters a new era of development, the Chinese government is seeking to create a diversified and resilient economy which draws on Knowledge, Creativity and Culture. In the wake of their growth, some medium to large Chinese cities have left behind substantial industrial building legacies which are steeped in rich culture and history, so as a consequence the Chinese government is working to ensure that these cities lead an enlightened cultural path for city regeneration.

On 29th April, 15-20 Chinese representatives from development companies, urban planners, architects and academics will arrive in London for a one day forum. As well as providing unique insight from leading experts of King Cross and Battersea Power Station regeneration projects, the forum will also be an opportunity to exchange ideas on the current issues facing city regeneration in China.

UK Speakers:

• Steven Bee, Chairman of The Academy of Urbanism, Former Director of English Heritage
• John Thompson, Honorary Present of The Academy of Urbanism, Chairman John Thompson & Partners
• Kevin Flanagan, Partner, PLP Architects
• Peter Runacres, Project Director, Argent Development Company
• Jason Syrett, Director, Allies and Morrisons
• John McAslan (CBE), Executive Chairman, John McAslan +Partners
• Barry Sellers, Principal Planner, Wandsworth council
• Eric Holding, Director, John Thompson & Partners
• Jim Eyre (OBE), Director, Wilkinson Eyre
• Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd, Directors, Michaelis Boyd Associates
• Paul Owen, CEO, BOP consulting

Speakers from China:

• Professor Wensheng WANG, Vice President of Tongji University Architectural Design Institute
• Associate Professor Wei Gu, Assistant Dean, Jangho Architecture School, Northeast University,
• Gang Ping, Founder Director, DC Alliance Architecutre Design Group

Agenda

Morning Sessions
9:00-9:30 Registration
9:30-9:35 Welcome from The Building centre
9:35-9:40 Introduction from China Design Centre
9:40-10:00 An Overall View of Industrial Heritage Regeneration in Britain
Speaker: Steven Bee, The Academy of Urbanism
10:00-10:20 Opportunities and Challenges of Industrial Heritage in Northeast China: Tiexi Site as a Case Study
Speaker: Wei Gu, Assistant Dean, Jangho Architecture School, Northeast University, China
10:20-10:40 Regeneration of Old Industrial Districts in China and thoughts for UK: Reflection of the Joint Forum in Xi’an ‘The Rebirth of Old Industrial Districts’.
Speaker: John Thompson, The Academy of Urbanism, John Thompson & Partners
10:40-11:00 Nanjing Waterfront Reborn
Speaker: Kevin Flanagan, PLP Architects
11:00-11:20 Q&A
11:20-11:40 Coffee Break

11:40-12:00 Kings Cross Station Transformation and Wider Area Regeneration
Speaker: Peter Runacres, Argent Development Company
12:00-12:20 The Remaking of Successful Places: Masterplaning of Kings Cross Area Regeneration
Speaker: Jason Syrett, Allies and Morrison
12:20-12:40 Innovative design in Kings Cross: Creating Dialogue between 19th century station and 21st century architecture
Speaker: Katherine Watts, John McAslan + Partners
12:40-13:00 Q&A
13:00-14:00 Lunch

Afternoon Sessions
14:00-14:20 Re-use of industrial buildings in Shanghai: Turning Shanghai Power Station into Contemporary Art Museum
Speaker: Professor Wensheng Wang, Tongji University Architecture Design Institute Group
14:20-14:40 Nine Elms on the South Bank: History and Regeneration of an Urban Industrial Area- Creating a New International Quarter
Speaker: Barry Sellers, Wandsworth council
14:40-15:00 Urban Regeneration and placemaking at Battersea Power Station
Speaker: Eric Holding, John Thompson & Partners
15:00-15:20 Q&A
15:20-15:40 Coffee Break

15:40-16:00 From Design China to Chinese Design: Achieving Glocal Design in China
Speaker: Gang Ping, DC Alliance Architecutre Design Group
16:00-16:20 Battersea Power Station: Reinvigorating an Iconic London Building
Speaker: Jim Eyre (OBE), Wilkinson Eyre Architects
16:20-16:40 Design inspired by Industrial Architecture
Speaker: Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd, Michaelis Boyd Associates
16:40-17:00 Built, Social and Intangible Heritage in Cultural Placemaking
Speaker: Paul Owens, BOP Consulting
17:00-17:20 Q&A
17:20-18:20 Wine reception and networking

An exhibition showcasing regeneration projects in the UK and China will take place in the China Design Centre gallery from the 27th April to the 9th May. Entry to the exhibition is free.

Tickets for morning sessions include the lunch, and tickets for afternoon sessions include the early evening wine reception and networking.