Architecture Department received awards in the "10TH BIG CHALLENGE CUP" in Tianjin

November 2007

The final year students of Architecture competed in the "10th National Universities Students' Extra Curricular Academic and Scientific Projects Competition - Big Challenge Cup" held at NanKai University, Tianjin in November 2007. Prof. Paul CHU was appointed as the College Leader for the team. Under the title 'Yak Architecture- a sustainable Architecture for Venture in Western Part of China', the project aimed at deploying the best use of low-technology for the betterment of nomads' lives in the western part of China. The project was awarded 3rd prize for its ambitious and creative use of the raw energy and developed cities wasted electric-bicycles to form new architecture prototypes to help nomads' mobility.

Group Picture in front of the NanKai University Convention Hall
		Setting up the physical model under the supervision of Prof. Paul CHU

Student representatives holding university flags marched into the opening ceremony

Visiting Teda College of Nankai University		Attending the seminar 'Development of BinHai District' given by Tianjin City Mayor
		3rd Prize awarded to the Dept of Architecture team