In the follow-up to You Can't Change China, China Changes You, John van de Water and Jiang Xiaofei look back on their architectural projects in the country
For 20 years, Dutch architect John van de Water and his partner Jiang Xiaofei have realized iconic projects in China (such as the Lucky Knot Bridge) shaped by dialogue between East and West, state and market, speed and sustainability. Reconnecting with China reflects on these experiences.
STATUS: Forthcoming | 7/28/2026
This title is not yet published in the U.S. To pre-order or receive notice when the book is available, please email orders @ artbook.com
Reconnecting with China Architecture for Common Ground
Published by nai010 publishers. Text by John van de Water, Jiang Xiaofei.
In the follow-up to You Can't Change China, China Changes You, John van de Water and Jiang Xiaofei look back on their architectural projects in the country
For 20 years, Dutch architect John van de Water and his partner Jiang Xiaofei have realized iconic projects in China (such as the Lucky Knot Bridge) shaped by dialogue between East and West, state and market, speed and sustainability. Reconnecting with China reflects on these experiences.
