JWACA2024-044: The second executive council meeting of the seventh session of WACA in Guizhou

Abstract

The second executive council meeting of the seventh session of the World Architects Chinese Association (WACA) was held in Guiyang, focusing on the 20th anniversary of WACA and the establishment of a German branch. The meeting discussed various aspects of the association's work, including the organization of the anniversary, the development of the German branch, and the ongoing projects such as the protection of cultural heritage sites like the Tunpu villages. The meeting also included the fourth Tunpu Lecture, themed "Rediscovering Value," which explored methods and pathways for heritage protection and value re-emergence. The event highlighted the importance of cultural heritage preservation and the role of architects in this process.