Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill #3 competition Honorable mention winner - Yiqin Wang

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the Honorable mention winner of our "Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill #3" competition – Yiqin Wang from China!

Yiqin Wang

Please tell us about your company (when it was founded, where it is based, how many employees, etc) Alternatively, if you do not have a company, please give us some insights on your own professional/academia background.

I graduated from TCU and recently plan to establish my own architectural design studio.

Brief information about the projects that you/your company have been involved with. For instance, what scale have you focused on/preferred, any significant projects where the company/ individuals have been Involved?

I focused on various types of buildings. In recent years, I have preferred architectural that inherit local culture, promote cultural exchange, and facilitate economic development.

What does architecture mean to you and what is the role of an architect in your society?

I believe that architectural design can reflect people's lifestyles and cultural environment. It can attract everyone to gather, promote communication, economic development, and make everyone's lives more colorful and happy. Architects can design people's lives and even change their way of life.

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

Hospice care is an issue that every individual and family will eventually face. Having personal experience in caring for the elderly at home, I am deeply concerned about their later years. Ensuring their happiness can bring comfort to the entire family.

What advice would you give to individuals who struggle to decide whether it would be beneficial for them to participate in architecture competitions?

The competition allows participants to freely express their opinions and address pressing social issues. Everyone's solutions are different, often more forward-thinking, creative, and futuristic compared to real-world projects. Participants can learn from each other’s achievements, making it a valuable opportunity for growth.