This class is an intensive five week studio in China. Since it runs at a fast pace, the activities are outlined daily.
| DAY # | ACTIVITIES | KEY DATES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Depart Boston | |
| 2 | Arrive Shanghai, Pudong Airport 8:00 PM | |
| 3 |
Tour Shanghai: Jin Mao Tower and Pudong Waterfront, Yuyuan Garden and Market, Xintiendi Project
Evening on Bund Waterfront |
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| 4 |
Travel to Suzhou
Visit Suzhou Gardens |
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| 5 |
Visit in Suzhou: Silk Factory, Canal Town
Return to Shanghai in Evening |
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| 6 |
Shanghai Planning Institute
French Quarter Historic District 7:30 PM: Overnight Train for Beijing |
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| 7 |
Arrive Beijing, Get Settled in Guest Houses
Afternoon: Meet Chinese Students, Organize Teams, Buy Bicycles |
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| 8 | Begin Studio | Visit site |
| 9 | Tour in Beijing: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven | |
| 10 | Work | |
| 13 | Site Clues Presentation | Assignment 1: Site clues due |
| 18 | Work | Design directions due |
| 20 | 6:00 PM: Leave for Shanxi Province | Assignment 2: Preliminary plan due |
| 21 |
Tour Shanxi: Yungang Grottoes, Huayan Temple, Hanging Monastery
Evening on Mount Wutai |
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| 22 |
Visit Wutai: Jinci Temple
Travel to Pingyao Walled City |
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| 23 |
Visit Pingyao
Return to Beijing in Evening |
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| 29 | Visit Great Wall | Assignment 3: Design development due |
| 34 | Final Presentation | Assignment 4: Final presentation - Powerpoint and web presentation due |
| 35 | Return Boston |
