Group 26 LEARNING WITH LORETO (Posted 19 Feb 2026 15:53) – MSA LIVE 26

Group 26 / LEARNING WITH LORETO

Muchen Z

Hi, I am Muchen, a Architecture and Adaptive Reuse student from China.

During my undergraduate architectural studies, I mastered Rhino and SU modeling skills, D5 rendering skills, and gained a basic understanding of Grasshopper. I enjoy making handcrafted models and have tried working with various materials for models.

The oversaturation of the Chinese construction industry has led me to consider and act on a shift towards the professional direction of reusing existing buildings. Now my research focuses on the reuse and adaptive transformation of abandoned buildings, and the preliminary research based on community and geographical context is also very important in this field.

My knowledge of South Sudan comes from a relative who was a member of the Chinese peacekeeping force stationed there. I was deeply impressed by the destruction of architecture and even social culture in conflict areas. This has made me very interested and motivated to help with the reconstruction of post-war areas and the reconnection of culture and architecture.

Posted 19 Feb 2026 15:53