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How Should We View Eugene Chui, the Architect of Nature?

In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at Eugene Chui’s character, architectural philosophy, and the evolution of his work as portrayed in the documentary ‘Architect of Nature’.   First Impressions of His Work When I first encountered the phrase “Architect of Nature,” the image that came to mind was that of a free-spirited, self-centered artist. I thought of people who...

Eugene Tsui: The Nature of Design—Why Does He Dream of Architecture That Mirrors Nature in Defiance of the Capitalist Order?

In this blog post, I would like to explore Eugene Tsui’s challenge in pursuing forms that mirror nature in defiance of the capital-centric architectural order, as well as the significance of the architectural philosophy he never ultimately abandoned.   First Impressions of the Work When I first encountered the phrase “architect of nature,” I immediately thought of an artist. This is because...