Abstract

[1] The Historical City: Diachronic Accumulation and Spatial Transition of Nantou Old Town in Shenzhen

Speaker: Shen HUANG

Nantou Old Town is a rare case in Shenzhen that uniquely juxtaposes a millennium of history with over four decades of rapid urbanization. By analyzing its spatial traces—such as morphological configuration, street texture, cadastral pattern, and buildings—alongside local historical records, and by investigating the century-long housing practices of a single local family spanning four generations, this lecture seeks to uncover and interpret the diachronic accumulation and spatial transition of Nantou Old Town.

[2] The Coded “City”: Campus under Morphological Parameter Regulation

Speaker: Ranting ZHAO

Nowadays campus has gradually evolved into a multi-dimensional system. This lecture analyzes campus from quantified urban morphology，with three key areas: type selection, parameter control, and efficiency optimization, exploring diverse pathways for current campus development.
 

Speaker Bio

Shen Huang, Harvard CAMLab Visiting Student (2024-2025), Doctoral Candidate at South China University of Technology. Research focuses on traditional Chinese settlements and the conservation of coastal architectural heritage.

Ranting Zhao, Harvard CAMLab Visiting Student (2024-2025), Doctoral Candidate at South China University of Technology. Research focuses on urban morphology, campus design, and historical archives.

Event Information

• Free and open to public
• Feb 28th (Friday)
• 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• CAMLab Cave, Lower Level, 485 Broadway, Harvard University

Please note

Only 20 spots available.
Registration required.
This event is in Mandarin Chinese.