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Liu Shiying
1893-00-00 – 1973-07-15
Life & Legacy
Liu Shiying (Chinese: 柳士英; 26 October 1893 – 15 July 1973), also known as Feixiong, was a Chinese architect and educator. Liu Shiying had five major contributions to the history of Chinese architecture:
He was the founder of modern architectural education in China.
He founded one of the first design firms run by Chinese architects in China.
He was in charge of urban planning for Suzhou, laying the foundation for modern city development in Suzhou.
He founded the Department of Architecture in Hunan University. Liu designed the early modern architectural complex in Hunan University, which became a nationally protected cultural relic.
He introduced early modern architectural style into China, which was particularly rare in China at that time.
Occupation & Career
educator
Education
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Hunan University
Education & Institutions
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q11109578 — wikidata View source
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