Personal profile

Personal profile

Dr. Alexander Zipprich

Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (Ch. Univ. Hong Kong)
Master in Design (Harvard University)
Architect
(Germany & U.K. registered)

Asst. Professor in Architecture
Course Director of MSc Urbanism and Sustainable Environments
(Founding Years 2021-2024)

Alex is internationally devoted to shaping futures by design as an academic and architect. His design-studios and research focus on sustainable environments as original through creative and analytical processes. His research, exhibitions, and lectures have been on visions in architecture and for the city, for example in campus planning, on urban-living and housing-futures. Prior to his current appointment at the University of Nottingham in Ningbo China, Alex taught as Associate Professor at Shenzhen University in the School of Architecture and Urban Planning for seven consecutive years and has served previously as Associate Professor at The University of Hong Kong, as well as Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Graduating from Harvard University with a master’s degree, Alex subsequently pursued PhD research in Hong Kong and has been awarded the Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture in 2016.

As an architect and designer, Dr. Alex Zipprich has worked on a variety of international projects in Hong Kong, San Francisco, Los Angeles, etc. ranging from museum and art galleries to urban design and master planning concepts. Alex is a registered Architect licensed in Europe/Germany and the United Kingdom. Throughout practice and academia, Dr. Alex Zipprich has been exploring emerging technologies and their possibilities towards critically shaping ecological and inclusive sustainable futures aspirational to diverse individuals as part of a connected world.

Teaching

09.2021 - current:

Asst. Professor in Architecture & Course Director of the MSc Urbanism and Sustainable Environments (Founding Years 2021-24) programme
The University of Nottingham Ningbo Campus, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Architecture and Built Environment

  • Urban Systems and Techniques (MSc) - Convenor
  • Urban Thesis Project (MSc) – Thesis Advisor
  • Design Studio One Bachelor Year 2
  • Vertical Design Studio Bachelor Year 3 & 4

Student Works References:

2014-08.2021:

Associate Professor / 副教授
Shenzhen University (SZU)
, China, School of Architecture & Urban Planning
深圳大学,建筑与城市规划学院

  • Urban Planning and Design (Studio) 
    城市规划与设计 
    Bachelor Program – 3rd Year Students /本科, 三年级组)
  • Introduction to Masterplanning and Site-Design
    总图与场地设计导论 
    Bachelor Program – 3rd Year Students
  • Urban Planning and Design Research
    城市规划设计与研究
    Master of Urban Planning Program – 1st Year Students
  • 专业外语 (城市规划/建筑)– Topical Investigations in Architecture and Urban Planning
    Bachelor Program – 3rd Year Students
  • Graduation Thesis Design Studio (Year V) - 毕业设计
    Bachelor Program – 5th Year Students
  • 专业外语 – Topical Investigations in  Architecture and Urban Planning
    Master of Architecture & Urban Planning Program – 1st Year 
  • Architecture Design Studio
    Bachelor Program – 3rd Year Students

09.2017-01.2018:

Associate Professor (P/T), HKU
The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Department of Architecture, Hong Kong

  • ARCH3071 Architectural Design Studio - Bachelor Program – 3rd Year Students

2012/13:

Adjunct Assistant Professor
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), School of Architecture

  • ARCH4115 Architectural Design Studio
    Bachelor Program – 3rd Year Students

 

Awards奖品

2020年6月

06.2020

优秀本科教师奖, 深圳大学2018-2019学年本科教学

Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Award, Shenzhen University 2018-2019 Academic Year

获奖者Awarded to : Alexander Zipprich, 建筑与城市规划学院

19年9月

09.2019

2019 谷雨杯全国大学生可持续建筑设计竞赛 - 共三个奖项
承办单位:湖南大学建筑学院, Organized by School of Architecture, Hunan University
3x Awarded Participation in “Spatial Excavation-Urban Organic Renewal Design” 2019 GUYU CUP National Sustainable Building Design Competition, SZU Y3 Students Team Zendas & Team Sudoku, Submitted on 20.07.2019

1. 网络人气二等奖 (Second Prize), 获奖作品:蔹蔓于城 (19407047); 深圳大学Team ZENDAS :陈娉,马志锋,陈佳鸿,林东方,指导老师:Dr. Alexander Zipprich
(Online Community Favourite Voting,  received ~6435 of ~65228 Votes among ~142 Finalists); &

2. 优秀奖作品 (Excellent Project Award), 获奖作品:蔹蔓于城 (19407047); 深圳大学Team ZENDAS : 陈娉,马志锋,陈佳鸿,林东方,指导老师:Dr. Alexander Zipprich; &
3. 入围奖作品 (Finalist Award) 获奖作品:天光墟2.0 (26416952); 深圳大学Team SUDOKU: 陈淑婉,黄颖琳,蔡林墉,指导老师:Dr. Alexander Zipprich

09.2019 – 10.2020      

二0一九年度深圳大学学生创新发展基金基础实验项目, titled “编码智能设计 : 环境参数化设计方法 与 沉浸式设计分析”

2019 Shenzhen University Student Innovation Development Fund Fundamental Experimental Project, titled „Coding Smart Design : Environmental Parametric Approaches to Design & Immersive-Augmented Design Analysis.” Advisor to Students‘  Research 深圳大学开放实验项目

2nd-Price awarded 12.2020 by the Shenzhen University Laboratory and State-owned Assets Management Department

19年5月

05.2019

学生项目奖Student Project Award to 冯世柱 (Shizhu), 铜牌/三等奖Bronze/3rd Prize 学生组铜奖 Creative Design Award by 深装总建设集团股份有限公司

18年01月13 日

13.01.2018

“绿色梧桐永续发展.”梧桐山村发展研讨及展览 , 湖山之间的迷茫与憧憬, 展示“ECOmmunity”项目 - 社区奖获得者 (深圳梧桐山村中心广场)  

“Sustainable Development of Eco-Wutong Village.” Symposium and Exhibition of the Sustainable Development of Wutong Village, SZU, Nature&Urban+,  Exhibited ECOmmunity project - Winner of Community Award

26.06.2017

Hong Kong Young Architects + Designers Competition 2017, Entry of Design Proposal for a Temporary Pavilion in West Kowloon Park, Team 5Dimensions – Competition Entry

Research Interests

Research Projects 研究项目

30.05.2018 - 31.12.2019

 

Design Studio as Creative Platform / 作为创新平台的设计室” ,  Shenzhen University Teaching Reform Project / 深圳大学教学改革研究项目 (二零一八年度)。主要作者/Main Author。

项目已完成; 两阶段专家和学者评审后授予的研究补助金Project completed; research grant awarded following 2-stage experts’ & academics’ review。

09.2019 – 10.2020      

Coding Smart Design : Environmental Parametric Approaches to Design & Immersive-Augmented Design Analysis.” 2019 Shenzhen University Student Innovation Development Fund : Fundamental Experimental Project; Advisor to Students‘  Research; 2nd-Price awarded 12.2020 by the Shenzhen University Laboratory and State-owned Assets Management Department.
二0一九年度深圳大学学生创新发展基金基础实验项目, titled “编码智能设计 : 环境参数化设计方法 与 沉浸式设计分析” / 深圳大学开放实验项目

04.2020

Dynamic Urban Ecologies by Design : Urban Models Towards Building Sustainable and Diverse Environments” – NSFC Research Proposal submitted. / “动态城市生态设计 : 建立可持续和多样化环境的城市原型” / 2020 NSFC  国家自然科学基金。 提案主要作者, 20年4月提交

08.2020

Designing Dynamic Cities : An Urban Models Platform for Sustainable and Diverse Environments Research Proposal submitted.

“动态城市生态设计平台 : 建立可持续和多样化环境的城市原型 -” 2020深圳市自然科学基金 (高校稳定支持计划项目可行性研究报告)。提案主要作者, 20年8月提交

08.2020

 

The Professional Disciplines in the Information Age : Social Science in Architecture & Urban Planning Education and Research “. Research Proposal submitted.  / „信息时代的专业学科:将社会科学引入建筑与城市规划的教育研究广东省哲学社会科学规划项目(一般项目;教育学), 提案主要作者, 19年8月提交 (评审结果:外国居民不符合资格。)

19.02.2017

2017 NSFC国家自然科学基金: “The Future of Learning and the City: High-Tech Gadgets in the Classroom and their Impacts on Education, Architecture Practice and the Built Environment - Research Proposal / 城市和学习的未来:课堂上的高新技术设备及其对教育,建筑实践和环境构建的影响” 提案主要作者,研究提案

since 2008

Campus Typologies emerging with Urbanization  - 城镇化中的校园类型 , Main Author

 

International Exhibitions 国际展览

05.-06.2021

ARCHITOPIA - The Ninth Architectural Culture Festival, Shenzhen University
深圳大学, 第九建筑文化节,Exhibition of taught design studio works

05.-06.2021

Exhibition of Teaching and Research Achievements of Shenzhen University Urban and Rural Planning Master Program (2017-2020), 深圳大学城乡规划硕士点教研成果展(2017-2020)
Numerous taught design projects and collaborations research activities exhibited.

19年12月
到20年3月

19.12.2019 -21.03.2020

“Spectrums of Happiness – From Monotony of Public Housing towards a World of
Possibilities”, 2019 Hong Kong Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture : 2x2 - Imagine to Innovate.

The Hong Kong Institute of Architects Biennale Foundation (The Hong Kong Institute of Architects, The Hong Kong Institute of Planners, Hong Kong Designers Association).

SZU Prof. Dr. Alex Zipprich (Lead Initiator) & SZU Y3 Undergraduate Students

[Exhibition at the Main Venue: The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. Approx. 200,000 visitors according to the organizer. Our team qualified through several stages of applications and peer review; in an internationally competitive process.]  

幸福光谱从单调的公共住房到包罗万象的世界”,  2019香港城市\建築雙年展 : 2城2-意像城創意.香港建築師學會雙年展基金會(香港建築師學會、香港規劃師學會、香港設計師協會).

SZU Prof. Dr. Alex Zipprich(项目主要作者)与 深圳大学三年级本科生
[展览在主会场:The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan, 香港. 据主办方介绍,约20万名观众。我们的团队通过了几个阶段的申请和同行评审,在一个国际竞争性的过程中获得了资格。]

请参阅由学生在学院门户网站上创建的微信出版物:/ See also Wechat-feed created by students:

深大设计在港双专题报道(七)| 幸福光谱——从单调的公共住房到包罗万象的世界, 深圳大学建筑与城市规划学院 20年1月13日

04-13.11.2020

Visions for Tin Shui Wai”, M+ Matters: Archigram Cities – Call for Drawings Virtual Gallery
Curated by M+ and the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Hong Kong
A Shenzhen University design studio production by 陈娉,马志锋,陈佳鸿,林东方 & Prof. Alex Zipprich

M+ Matters: Archigram Cities – Call for Drawings Virtual Gallery

17年12月
到18年3月

15.12.2017 (Opening Event)

ECOmmunity“ & “NATURE&URBAN+:湖山之间的迷茫与憧憬”, 2017 Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture, UABB & Shenzhen University Curatorial Team,
Exhibited at the main venue at Nantou Old Town, Shenzhen

“ECOmmunity” & “NATURE&URBAN+: 湖山之间的迷茫与憧憬.” 2017深港双城双年展展览, 港深双城双年展与深圳大学策展团队。展览在主会场:深圳Nantou Old Town

19年5月14日
到19年5月25日

14.05.2019-
25.05.2019

"Respect-致敬包豪斯一百周年 07”, 第七届建筑文化节, 深圳大学建筑与城市规划学院

“Haus Bauhaus”, 7th Architecture Culture Festival, Shenzhen University School of Architecture & Urban Planning

城市规划与设计(深圳大学三年级本科生)我教过的学生项目Exhibited Projects by Students Taught: Dynamic Waterfront Space by 马志杰Ma Zhijie (SZU18/19); 开放·融合 Open-Mix by 曾庆翔 Zeng Qingxiang (SZU18/19);“解放”·庭院 Liberated Courtyards  by 廖迪 Liaodi (SZU17/18)

18年6月
到18年7月

23.06.2018 - 08.07.2018

A Campus for the Arts and Knowledge- 艺术与知识的校园”,教学作品展览作为ARCHIGRAM MEETS CENTRAL的一部分. 公众展览及讨论,在香港PMQ中心举行。由香港大学建筑系策展

“A Campus for the Arts and Knowledge”, Program and Studio works exhibited as part of ARCHIGRAM MEETS CENTRAL, Marketplace PMQ Central Hong Kong, Public Exhibition and Discussions, Curated by Dept. of Architecture of the The University of Hong Kong

A Campus for the Arts and Knowledge - The University of Hong Kong

 

Publications and Reports 出版物与报告

03.2021

ACADEMIC YEAR 2019/20 SUMMARY  深圳大学19/20学年总结, Alexander Zipprich PhD, Editor & Main Author. (97p / 97页

06.2020

20年6月

DESIGN STUDIO AS CREATIVE PLATFORM  作为创新平台的设计室.  深圳大学建筑与城市规划学院, 二零二零年六月.  Alexander Zipprich PhD, 编辑和主要作者Editor & Main Author. (154p / 154页 );
[深圳大学教学改革研究项目-总结书Teaching Reform Project Concluding Book.]

04.2020

20年4月

URBAN-LIVING NOW + FUTURE - TOPICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN ARCHITECTURE & URBAN PLANNING -专业外语 (规划) . Shenzhen University School of Architecture & Urban Planning 深圳大学建筑与城市规划学院 04.2020. Alexander Zipprich PhD, 编辑.
[课程总结书- 学生研究著作汇编 , 自创书, 400多页]

07.2018

18年7月

 

 “Introduction to ECOmmunity” & “ECOmmunity”设计项目. In NATURE & URBAN+ 基本生态控制线内城边村的生存与发展  -  深圳大学乡村规划实践之:从城边村出发, 深圳大学注筑与城市规划学院, 2017深港城市/建筑双城双年宸参荩记录, p22-23 & p80-100深圳大学18年7月
“Introduction to ECOmmunity” & “ECOmmunity”-Project. In NATURE & URBAN+ [Development of the Urban Village within Nature Reserve] - SZU Urban-Rural Planning Practice: Starting from an Urban Fringe, Shenzhen University, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Publication of 2017 HK/SZ Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture, p22-23 & p80-100, Shenzhen University, 07.2018

05.2020

20年5月

深圳大学在香港的展览:幸福光谱从单调的公共住房到包罗万象的世界2019 BIENNALE OF ARCHITECTURE\URBANISM EXHIBITION IN HONG KONGSpectrums of Happiness – From Monotony of Public Housing Towards a World of Possibilities. Shenzhen University School of Architecture & Urban Planning 深圳大学建筑与城市规划学院 20年5月。Alexander Zipprich PhD, 编辑 与 深圳大学三年级本科生。(29pages / 29页 )
在线项目说明 Project descriptions online:
“Spectrums of Happiness – From Monotony of Public Housing towards a World of Possibilities”, 2019 Hong Kong Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture
http://uabbhk.org/en/exhibitor/school-of-architecture-urban-planning-shenzhen-university/
“幸福光谱 — 从单调的公共住房到包罗万象的世界” 2019香港城市\建築雙年
http://uabbhk.org/sc/exhibitor/school-of-architecture-urban-planning-shenzhen-university/

07.2018

18年7月

 

Introduction to Part II – Hong Kong.” In International Workshop: Public Space and Social Group 公共空间与社会群体by SZU School of Architecture and Urban Planning, HK PolyU School of Design, Parsons School of Design (New York), p. 39-40. Shenzhen University, 07.2018

03.2020

20年03月

摘要标题Abstract titled “Citiesʼ Appeal to Creative Talent - Diversity as Social Capital in the case of Shenzhen.” 已接受Has been accepted for: The 14th International Association for China Planning (IACP) Conference, 组织单位Organized by: International Association for China Planning and Shenzhen University, China. Presented in Dec. 2020

05.12.2017

A Campus for the Arts and Knowledge” in RECLAIMING CENTRAL 2017, Dept. of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong, 12.2017

06.06.2017

Teaching Outcomes & Personal Profile (Alexander Zipprich, 副教授/Associate Professor) in 深圳大学城市规划系教学科研成果集, Department Booklet, Shenzhen University, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, 06.2017

30.08.2016

Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. Housing the Majority – Baishizhou Urban Village. Publication of Workshop, Shenzhen China, 01.08.-30.08.2016

18.12.2009

"Macau's New Campus in Zhuhai, China", Zipprich, Alexander, WORLD ARCHITECTURE (monthly), World Architecture Magazine Publications, vol.234, no.12, p.122., Beijing, 18.12.2009;

2001 - 2002

Project Team Member of Published Work: LA Architect, p. 24, 07/08.2002; Los Angeles Times Magazine, p.40, 29.09.2002; FRAME, international magazine of interior architecture, Netherlands 09/10.2002, etc.df

 

International Academic Collaborations 国际学术合作

09.12.2020

 

Citiesʼ Appeal to Creative Talent - Diversity as Social Capital in the case of Shenzhen.” Presented during The 14th International Association for China Planning (IACP) Conference, 组织单位Organized by: International Association for China Planning and Shenzhen University, China. Main Author & Presenter (over 200-Live Particpants, ~2-hour long session)

09.11.2019

19th Cross-Strait Campus of University Conference, themed Regional Renewal and the University’s New Roles. Shenzhen University; Contributed: “Campus Typologies emerging with Urbanization - The Architecture and Space of Hong Kong’s Universities and the City.” Author
第十九届海峡两岸“大学的校园”学术研讨会 - THEME:区域倒新与大学校国新角色Contributed: “城镇化中的校园类型 - 香港的大学建筑与城市空间” Author, Held on 19年11月19日.

28.-30.01.2019

三天密集研讨会

DeCoding the City城市解码”香港中文大学与深圳大学联合举办的“新兴城市生态分析与测绘”研讨会,在深圳大学举行。主要发起人及主要导师: Prof. Dr. Alex Zipprich Prof. J. v. Ameijde

DeCoding the CityCUHK-SZU Workshop on the Analysis and Mapping of Emergent Urban Ecologies by Chinese Univ. of H.K. and Shenzhen University SAUP, Held at SZU. Main Initiators & Lead Instructors: Prof. Jeroen van Ameijde & Prof. Dr. Alex Zipprich

 04.01.2018 –               

19.01.2018

”公共空间设计与社会群体行为” 国际工作坊, 深圳大学,香港PolyU (PolyU SD5705 Public Realms), Parsons School of Design, NY; 深圳大学主要作者:杨晓春,高文秀, Alex Zipprich;

Interaction between Public Space Design and Social Group Activities”, International Workshop by SZU, HK PolyU (PolyU SD5705 Public Realms), Parsons School of Design, NY. Held at SZU SAUP & PolyU School of Design

 21.03.2019

“亚洲城市化之鉴一以哈佛设计学院- AECOM城市设计研究计划为镜”, 哈佛大学设计学院- AECOM亚洲城市设计研究计划, 交流酒会 深圳留仙洞万科云设计公社

Collaboration Without Boundaries: Urbanization Lessons from Harvard GSD- AECOM Asia Studios” Reception event by Harvard Graduate School of Design- AECOM Asia Studio; held at Vanke Design Community Liuxiandong-Plot; Initiated and Lead-Organized SZU Student-Participation (~12 学生SZU Students) 

 18.11.2019                  

深圳大学与AECOM在深圳办公室进行学术交流
Academic Exchange at AECOM, Organized between Shenzhen University Prof. Alex Zipprich & AECOM, Len Ren Lee, AIA Vice President, Director of Masterplanning, ASIA
Participating: Shenzhen University Year-3 ~30 学生 & AECOM Architects, Planners & Designers

29.06.2020 &

22.07.2020

哈佛大学AECOM城市发展设计研究项目, Harvard GSD/AECOM Urban Development Design Research Program (GSD STU-1602 : NEURALISMS SHENZHEN),

小组会议和设计审查会议/ 参与者Participants : 哈佛大学 Harvard GSD: Mohsen Mostafavi, Andrew Witt; AECOM: Sean Chiao, LenRen Lee, Nancy Lin; 深圳大学SZU: Alex Zipprich; Future Plus: Weiwen Huang, SCUT: Yimin Sun; et.al. 等。

 19.10.2019

 “A Greater Bay Area 2.0? - Speculations on Technologically Conditioned Future Urban Public Realms.” 宾夕法尼亚大学与AECOM研讨会Workshop by University of Pennsylvania, Stuart Weitzman School of Design (Prof. Christopher Marcinkoski, et. al.) & AECOM (Lenren Lee, et.al.), 在 AECOM Hong Kong. 特邀评论家Invited Critic

10.-17.7.2019

深圳大学暑期课程:为期10天的学习之旅,于7月11日至7月17日进行带队、带队学习之旅。在上海/苏州/杭州三个城市进行建筑项目和城市设计发展的实地考察,包括历史园林和遗址
SZU Summer Course: 10 Day Study Trip, Lead and joined study trip from 11.7-17.7., ~30 Students, Three cities (Shanghai / Suzhou / Hangzhou) field-research of architectural-projects and urban design development, including historic gardens & sites

01-30.08.2016

Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
Workshop titled Housing The Majority: Baishizhou Urban Village, in collaboration with Shenzhen University; Collaborated during Introduction Event, Mid- & Final-Reviews, Guest Presentations, etc., among various other contributions

05.03.2016

SZU Y5 & Hong Kong Y2 Architecture Students Joint Architectural Tour of SZU Campus and Baidu Headquarters in High-Tech Park, initiated and organized event, supported by SZ Design Center

20/30.01.2016

Aformal Academy – The University of Melbourne &
HK/SZ 6th Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism \Architecture (2015 UABB)
Invited Guest Critic for Architecture & Urban Design Workshop (Mid- and Finals-Review) by University of Melbourne School of Design, Prof. Pert, Prof. Alan, et.al.

23.09.2015

Joint-Workshop, Urban Context and Spatial Analysis towards a Museum Project, Cornell University & SZU Year 4 Students, Prof. Yang & Prof. Moon, Invited Critic

09.04.2015

Joint-Workshop Design Competition for Bauhaus Dessau, held at SZU Dept. of Arch. & Urb. Pl.. Participants: Erfurt Univ. Students (~17) Germany, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen University, The Polytechnic University of HK

09.12.2014

Initiated & Organized Joint Studio Session and Workshop at SZU College of Architecture & Urban Planning, Participating Groups: Hong Kong Chu Hai College Architecture Students & SZU Architecture & Urban Planning Students

16.06.2014

Initiated & Organized Field-Trip to HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity for Chu Hai College Architectural Design & Theory Year 2 Students

01-02.2013

Initiated & Curated Exhibition of Abstract Chinese Paintings by Hong Kong Artist Forbes Chung at School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Jointly Prepared with the School of Architecture; Vernissage Event on 15.02.2013

12/2012-01/2013

Studio Works Exhibition – Exhibited Works by Students’ Taught as Adjunct Assistant Professor at School of Architecture, CUHK

 

Public Lectures

27.09.2010                   
Alternative Urban Paradigms 另类城市模本.  Invited Presenter Ms. Wendy Wu 吴然, Director of UPRD, URBANUS; Held at Shenzhen University致理楼L1-202; Convened & moderated by Alex Zipprich PhD, SZU

18.09.2019                   
Architecture & design of the Pearl River Delta : URBANUS works & research, Introduction to Ms. Wendy Wu, Director, URBANUS Program Research Design (UPRD), Held at SZU, 文科楼 H3-401, 14:30-16:00; Convened & moderated by Alex Zipprich PhD, SZU

28.01.2019                    “
DeCoding the City”, Launch Event for CUHK-SZU Joint Academic Workshop, Held at Shenzhen Univ., SAUP from 28.-30.01.2019, Speakers: Prof. Alex Zipprich PhD & Prof. Jeroen van Ameijde

13.01.2018                   
“The Development of the Urban Fringe Village within Ecological Control Boundaries Forum” UABB & SZU Nature&Urban+ Public Symposium, Speakers: Prof. Alex Zipprich PhD, Prof. Zhong Dekun, Prof. Yang Xiaochun, URBANUS Founder Liu Xiaodu et. al.
(A6 Biennale Hall – Dajiale Music Stage, Nantou)
“湖山之间的迷茫与憧憬, 基本生态控制线内的城边村发展论坛” 深港城市 \ 建筑双城双年展 & 深圳大学, Speaker
(南头古城深圳双年展A6报告厅(大家乐舞台), 01月13日)

04.09.2017                    
A Campus for the Arts & Knowledge, Studio Program Introduction, Department-wide event, Presenter at The University of Hong Kong (KB419), Convener: Prof. Nasrine Seraji, Speakers: Alex Zipprich PhD & HKU faculty colleagues

03.11.2016                    
Steven Holl Architects – Works in China, Presenter: Mr. Roberto Bannura, Beijing Office Director; Public Lecture held at Shenzhen University 文科楼 Lecture Hall; Convened & moderated by Alex Zipprich PhD, SZU

04.03.2016                    
Research and Practice on Campus Planning, Sery Lectures for Graduate Design, Presenter: Prof. Alex Zipprich; Public Lecture held at & convened by Shenzhen University School of Architecture & Urban Planning,
城市规划专业毕业设计学术系列讲座分平, 深圳大学建筑与城市规划学院

16.12.2015                    
Works & Research by SASAKI; Presenter: Mr. Michael Grove, Director SASAKI; Public lecture held at Shenzhen University, Convened & Moderated by Prof. Alex Zipprich, SZU

27.03.2013                    
The Future City: City Visions & Eco Cities, Understanding Cities (ARCH1002), School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Guest Lecturer: Alex Zipprich

08.11.2012                    
Projecting China and Beyond; Presenter: Mr. David Gianotten, Director OMA Hong Kong; Public Lecture held at School of Architecture, Convened & moderated by Alex Zipprich, CUHK

 

Academic Design Community Engagements 国际学术设计公共服务

24.06.2021 &

11.01.2021

Shenzhen University Bachelor-Y3 Design Studio Final-Review: Urban Regnerations in ‘Old Shekou’. Introduction to Wendy Wu, Director of Urbanus UPRD and Prof. Song Ke (Harbin Inst. of Techn.) . Studio Instructor & Inviter

29.10.2020

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, B.-Arch. Year-4 Mid-Reviews: High Density Social Housing (Prof. v.Ameijde) & Senior Cohousing (Prof. Mo); Visiting-Critic

20年8月21日

 „方 案 评 审 会“ 深汕工业互联网制造业创新产业园建筑方案设计国际竞赛 - 设计评审员(共有5个设计方案进行评价和排名)

Scheme Review Meeting” International Competition of Architectural Scheme Design for Shenshan Industrial Internet Manufacturing Innovation Park – Design Juror (On a total of five design schemes)
招标人 Tenderee:广东深汕投资控股集团有限公司Guangdong Shenzhan Investement Holding. Hosted by Benecus Consultancy, Shenzhenair Function Room 5, Shenzhenair International Hotel

 20年8月11日

“深圳市户外广告设施设置专项规划文本”,广告设施设置专项规划听证会工作, 深圳市城市管理和综合执法局 . 受邀对报告发表评论
Shenzhen Urban Advertising Design: Invitation to comment on the report. Shenzhen Government Urban Management Buereau

 23.11.2019

 

2019中国城市更新高端学术研讨会Academic Conference on Urban Regeneration CHINA 2019, Held at Shenzhen University, 23-24. Nov. 2019

研究报告的讨论 / 答辩人Discussion of Research Presentations / Respondent

18年1月18日

“湖山之间的迷茫与憧憬, 基本生态控制线内的城边村发展论坛” 深港城市 \ 建筑双城双年展 & 深圳大学, Speaker
(南头古城深圳双年展A6报告厅(大家乐舞台), 01月13日)
The Development of the Urban Fringe Village within Ecological Control Boundaries Forum” UABB & SZU Nature&Urban+ Public Symposium, Speaker
(A6 Biennale Hall – Dajiale Music Stage, Nantou)

29.12.2019

Detailed Plan of Central Garden. Introduction. Speaker: Dr. Alex Zipprich & 李本池; Shenzhen University Architectural Design and Research Institute.. Zhijiang Huaihua, Hunan, China;
世鼎・中央公园 修建性详细规划方案, 深圳大学建筑设计研究院有限公司
Additional Site Visit to Phoenix Ancient City 凤凰城

12.06.2020

 

深圳大学研究生设计课最终设计评审 SZU SAUP, Master of Urban Planning Y1 Final Review (Course by SZU Prof. Yang Xiaochun, et al.), Theme: Urban Rural Development Design Proposals with sites in Chengdu & Shenzhen, Invited Critic for the Final Review

28.10.2019

 

CUHK M.Arch Y-1 香港中文大学研究生建筑设计评审 (Course by Prof. J.v.Ameijde)
Theme: ‘The Networked City’, ARCH5111E, Invited Critic, MID-REVIEW

 25.04.2019 & 04.03.2019

香港中文大学 CUHK M.Arch Year1 ‘The Generative City’, Mid-Review. Invited-Critic Mid- & Final-Review设计评论家, Visiting-Critic

3.04.2018

Yichun City, Jiaozuo New District Conceptual Master Plan, Proposal Project
宜春市教体新区概念性总体规划方案征集项目,
Project experts consultation, including invited academics from SZU;
项目专家咨询会, 邀请深圳大学的学者
(宜春市教体新区建设指挥部办公室, 深圳市福田区下梅林一街1号汉沣楼第五层会)

05.12.2017

香港大学HKU, Dept. of Arch., MArch & BA (AS) Fall Reviews: Year 3 BA(AS), 设计评论家

25.09, 11.10.’17, 13.11., 05.12.’17

香港大学HKU, Dept. of Arch., Y3, Reclaiming Central: A Campus for the Arts and
Knowledge (Central Harbourfront), Mid- & Final-Reviews 设计评论家

20.09.2017

Shaping Hong Kong's New Central Harbourfront. Hong Kong Urban Land Institute's Conference, Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Central Ferry Pier No.8. 受邀学术参与者

15.08. & 30.08.’16

Columbia University GSAPP, Housing Workshop, SZ, Mid & Finals Review, Invited Critic

27.03.2015           

Vision and Direction of a new Product Design Degree for Hong Kong and the Region. Presentation to the Faculty of Design of THEi at the HK Design Institute

12.02.2015

CUHK, Master of Architecture, Shekou SZ Urban Design, Final Review, Invited Critic

13.12.2014

CityU HK, BSAS Y4, Arch. Des. Finals Review, Vertical City, Prof. Atul Kansara, et.al, Invited Critic

19.06.2014

HK Design Institute, Architectural Design Graduation Review, Panel including Prof. Barry Will (HKU), Prof. Carol Leung, & others, Invited Critic

04.12.2013 & 14.11.2013

HKU, ARCH2054, Y1 Studio, Transformation of a Chinese Village, Mid- & Final-Reviews, Panel including. Prof. John Lin (Coordinator), Prof. Nasrine Seraji, Prof. Cheung, Prof. Lovell, et. al., Invited Critic

24.04.2013

CUHK, School of Architecture, Year 3 Arch. Design Studio (Finals U6), Camelot Research & Visitor Center, Panel including Professor Sebastian Law (Instructor), Prof. Nelson Chen, Prof. Marc Schnabel, et. al.; Invited Critic

15-17.08.2013

The Universities as spatial nodes in an urban intelligence grid – architectural transformation of the city and the university towards greater interactivity and collaboration. Presented at the Inter-University Seminar on Asian Megacities: Asian Urbanism and Beyond in Hong Kong

10-12.12.2012

The University and Architecture: East Asian Architectural Progressions through Content and Form” presented at the International Conference on East Asian Architectural Culture (EAAC 2012) in Hong Kong

07.12.2012

CUHK, School of Architecture, Master of Architecture Design Studio (Finals) on Campus Design, Panel including Prof. Mark Hemel (Instructor), Prof. Stefan Al, Christopher Law, Prof. Marc Schnabel, et.al.; Invited Critic

05.12.2012

CUHK, School of Architecture, Year 3 Arch. Design Studio (Finals U5), Cheung Chau Community Center, Panel including myself (Instructor), Prof. Woo, Prof. Chen, Prof. Wu, Prof. Bardt, Brandon Huang, Prudence Lau, Kar Him Mo, et.al.; Invited Critic

28.09.2011

CUHK, School of Architecture, Master of Architecture Design Studio (ARCH5120) Review, Panel including Prof. Marisa Yiu (Instructor), Prof. Chung, Prof. Hui, Prof. Tieben, et.al.; Invited Critic

16.07.2011

The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Faculty of Architecture, Interim Review Master of Urban Design Thesis Studio, Panel including Prof. Stephan Al, Prof. Paul Chu, Prof. Casey N.H. Wang, et.al; Invited Critic

28-29.04.2011

Campus Architecture – Built Culturally Hybrid Environments” presented at the CUHK Interdisciplinary Architectural Postgraduate Workshop

20.04.2011

The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Faculty of Architecture, Master of Urban Design Program, Urban Design Studio II: Ecological Urbanism in Singapore, Finals Review, Panel including Prof. Stephan Al, Prof. Paul Chu, Prof. Casey N.H. Wang, et.al.; Invited Critic

27.11.2010

The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Faculty of Architecture, Master of Urban Design Program, Finals Review, Panel including Prof. Stephan Al, Prof. Paul Chu, Prof. Casey N.H. Wang, et.al.; Invited Critic

04.2010

Windsurfing Hong Kong” – Virtual Presentation at the Sport & Society, International Conference, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

02.11.2009

CUHK, School of Architecture, Mid-Term Review, Project titled “Cabinet of Curiosities”, Prof. Li Shiqiao, Panel including Prof. Ho Puay-peng, Prof. Hendrik Tieben, et.al.; Invited Critic

05.02.2009

CUHK, School of Architecture, Year 3 Student Works Review, Panel including Prof. Li Shiqiao, et.al., Invited Design Critic

19.04.2008

CUHK, School of Architecture, Finals Review, Panel including Prof. Li Shiqiao, Prof Bernard Lim, Prof. Eymen Homsi, et. al., Invited Design Critic

07.2006

Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Design Critic, Career Discovery Program

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Information

  • Registered Architect, Chamber of Architects Baden-Württemberg, Germany
  • Registered Architect, Architects Registration Board, United Kingdom
  • Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects (2006 – 2007)
  • Fellow (FHAE) – Attainment against the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education. Advance HE, United Kingdom
  • The Harvard Club of Hong Kong  (2012 - ...)

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

Education/Academic qualification

Fellow (FHAE), UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education., AdvanceHE

… → 11 Nov 2022

Award Date: 11 Nov 2022

PhD, Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture , Chinese University of Hong Kong

… → 31 Dec 2016

Award Date: 31 Dec 2016

Master, Graduate School of Design (GSD), Harvard University

… → 30 Jun 2006

Award Date: 30 Jun 2006

Disciplines

  • Architecture
  • Urban and Rural Planning
  • Geography
  • Computer Science and Engineering

Person Types

  • Staff

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