Organized by the ENNOVA Art Museum, the exhibition "Zhu Pei: Architecture of Nature" opened on April 25, 2026. This exhibition focuses on Zhu Pei’s long-standing and continuous exploration across the fields of architecture, art, and culture; it presents his reflections centered on the origins of architecture, regional culture, and natural order, while also tracing the conceptual threads underpinning his significant architectural practices.

On the day of the opening ceremony, guests, media representatives, and the public—amidst moments of movement and pause—collectively embarked upon a continuously flowing perceptual experience. In his opening remarks, Zhu Pei reaffirmed the core proposition of Architecture of Nature: that the significance of architecture lies not merely in the presentation of built works, but—more importantly—in a return to origins and in fostering a connection between nature and the human experience. Drawing upon practices from diverse regions, this exhibition invites us to grasp the ideas underpinning architecture and to confront the challenges of the future head-on.

This exhibition not only presents Zhu Pei’s significant works and lines of practice, but also seeks to return "architecture" to a more fundamental realm of understanding—perceiving it not merely as physical space or a visual object, but as a continuous construction concerning inhabitation, perception, order, and civilization.

In an era where artificial intelligence and digital technologies are constantly reshaping our ways of life, Zhu Pei’s reflections on the "origins of architecture" appear particularly significant. As the act of building increasingly prioritizes speed and efficiency, perhaps we are all the more compelled to ask anew: What, truly, is the meaning of architecture?

Exhibition Information

Zhu Pei: Architecture of Nature

Venue: 4F Public Space ENNOVA Art Museum

Opening: 25 April 2026, 14:00

Exhibition: 25 April – 31 December 2026

Curator: Zhang Zikang