Qi Kang (architect)


Qi Kang, is a Chinese artist and architect. He is a supervisor in Southeast University, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Foreign Academician of French Academy of Architecture, and Director of Research Institute of Architecture of Southeast University.

Early life

Qi's family is originally from Tiantai County, Zhejiang Province, China. Qi's family is descendant Qi Zhaonan, a notable Chinese geologist and writer.
In 1931, Qi was born in Nanjing, China. Qi's mother is Chen Youhe and father is Qi Zhaocang.
Qi's father was the chief engineer of the Nanjing University from 1920 to 1950. His mother taught Mathematics in Heiwen High School for Girls.
In 1949, Qi graduated from Jinling High School.

Education

In 1952, Qi graduated with a degree in architecture from Southeast University. Qi studied under professors Yang Tingbao, Liu Dunzhen and Tong Jun.

Career

Qi started his career teaching at Southeast University.
In 1954, Qi became an intern planner at Beijing Capital City Planning Committee, where he worked until 1957.
After returning to Southeast University, Qi was appointed as the educational research group director, head of the Department of Architecture and vice-president of University. Qi established The Research Institute of Architecture in South East University in 1980- the first institution allowing architects to teach graduate students and practice architectural design in China.

Projects

Qi works to integrate contemporary and Western technology in redefining Chinese Architecture. His work, which stems from Classical principles, is imbued with contemporary innovations. Over the past 50 years, many Chinese architects tend to either adhere to classical forms, or embrace the western approach. Qi Kang has combined the two.
In the past 40 years, he has designed over 200 projects, many of which are meaningful to China. Among those that have won acclaim beyond China are:
Qi Kang is a teacher and researcher. He has participated in or chaired many national, provincial and regional planning associations and committees critical in the reconstruction of China.
His research paper “Urbanization Process of Relatively Developed Regions and Small Cities Procedural Economy Policies” received 2nd place of “Progressive Science and Technique Award” by the Ministry of Construction. His Recheach “The Synthesis Planning Method for Villages and Towns”, “The City Planning and Architectural Environmental Design Theory and the Method” and “The Citys and Towns Environmental Design” wins the Ministry of Education Technological Award first prize, the second prize, the third prize separately.
Qi Kang is an avid sketcher who draws whenever not otherwise engaged. He has completed volumes of drawings—of architecture and landscape—which widely used by architectural students and others.

Publications

Selected books by Qi Kang:
His architectural design works has been exhibited in China, France, Switzerland, and Canada.