Symposium explores photography's role in preserving 20th-century architecture

Fine architectural photography goes a long way. It has the power to inform, enthrall and inspire. When preserved well, it records the collective memories tied to architecture and stands as compelling testimony to historical change.

Landscapes in View: Exploring the Beauty of Heritage, an academic symposium held on Nov 24 in Beijing, made a strong case for the importance of architectural photography in both protecting and promoting 20th-century architectural heritage.

The event, which brought together nearly one hundred architects, photographers, professors and students who specialize in architecture and heritage studies, was jointly hosted by the College of Architecture and Art at North China University of Technology, China Electronics Engineering Design Institute Co, and the editorial departments of three journals: China Architectural Heritage, The Architectural Review and Architectural Photography.

Academic support for the symposium was provided by the Committee on 20th-Century Architectural Heritage, which is affiliated with the Chinese Cultural Relics Society.