The Poetics of Immanence

China Summer Program

Exhibition & Gallery Talk

Campbell Corner Gallery

11.03.25

5PM

Student William Riedlinger sketches on a rock in Chinese garden. — William Riedlinger (MLA '27) sketching in a Chinese garden. Courtesy of Shiqiao Li and Esther Lorenz

THE POETICS OF IMMANENCE: SUMMER CHINA PROGRAM
EXHIBITION
FRI, OCT 17 – THU, NOV 20
CAMPBELL CORNER GALLLERY

GALLERY TALK & RECEPTION
MON, NOV 03, 5PM
CAMPBELL VAN LENGEN LOBBY

Chinese gardens in the Jiangnan region offer deep insights into what designing the environment can mean. With the theme of The Poetics of Immanence, Shiqiao Li and Esther Lorenz directed UVA School of Architecture's Summer in China program, exploring with students conceptual originalities and design strategies by visiting both traditional gardens and contemporary designs.

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Nolan Brennan (MArch + MLA '26) contemplates in a garden (left) and students view the soaring heights of the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai (right). Courtesy of Shiqiao Li and Esther Lorenz