Chongqing - In 2017, David Nicolas Derksen, a German architect, moved to Chongqing to begin his life in China. After completing his studies at Chongqing University’s architecture program, he joined the Chongqing University Architectural Design and Research Institute. Passionate about architecture, David is captivated by Chongqing’s unique blend of culture and architecture, and he regularly visits exhibitions with friends, engages in architectural discussions, and explores the city’s distinctive architectural landscape. Recently, Bridging News had the opportunity to speak with him.

(Huan Ran, Ma Manlin, as interns, also contributed to this report.)