Amongst other leading figures in Fujian’s design industry Dirk U. Moench was member of the jury in the architectural design competition “Return to Nature“ sponsored by the national developing company “Vanke”. In the preceding podium discussion Dirk pointed out that mankind’s relationship to nature is a paradox: as much as we long to live in harmony with it, we cannot avoid changing its balance in the very moment we set foot on it.

China New Vision is the first Chinese TV program focused on cutting-edge contemporary artists. Previously the show had interviewed Wang Shu, Zhang Yonghe, Ma Yansong, Cai Guoqiang, Ai Weiwei and other famous artist and architects. In the series “My City - Past, Present, and Future “, INUCE Creative Director Dirk U. Moench along with Managing Director Lin Xi were selected to represent with their refreshing office philosophy and their innovative new projects the “Future“ of Fuzhou City. Watch the video HERE:

In the context of a series of annual lectures held at Fuzhou University by architects active in China, Dirk U. Moench was invited to share his thoughts with the students.

INUCE Creative Director Dirk U. Moench and INUCE Managing Director Lin Xi were invited to the popular talkshow „Discover the Story“ with host Yu Li. Dirk expressed his concern about how easily our cultural heritage can vanish in today‘s globalized and industrialized world, and explained his thoughts on how culture can be revitalized and further developed based on the example of a series of „architectural sculptures“ he developed for his project „Memorial of Feizhu“ in the bamboo - growing village of Feizhu nearby Fuzhou. Watch the video HERE.

ArchDaily showcases INUCE‘s design for Luoyuan Church. The project had been shortlisted in the Future Projects / Under Construction category of the 2014 LEAF Awards and subsequently received this year‘s only „Special Commendation“. Read the complete article HERE.

INUCE‘s Luoyuan Church” received this year‘s only “special commendation” at the European LEAF AWARDS. The LEAF Forum pointed out that “This innovative design was a much admired favourite of the judging panel, with its exploration of new ideas for the future of religious based architecture, interpreting ideology from the past in a contemporary and artistic style”. At the awards ceremony - which this year took place in Düsseldorf, Germany - INUCE Creative Director Dirk U. Moench together with INUCE Managing Director Linxi received the prestigious architectural recognition. Read the full article HERE

Fujian‘s photographers’ magazine “PICTORIAL“ showcases INUCE office in this month’s edition. The interview encompasses Dirk‘s life and work in Fuzhou as well as the international recognitions received since the opening of his design studio in China. Read the full article HERE.

The Fujian based newspaper Strait News dedicates half a page on architect Dirk U. Moench. The article explores his self-definition as architect and artist and underlines the relevance of his receiving international awards for projects elaborated locally in Fuzhou. Read the full article HERE.

Hongkong’s leading design magazine features INUCE’s design for Fuzhou’s upcoming Jinshan Church.
Read the article HERE.

Dirk U. Moench holds keynote speech at Vanke Plaza’s contemporary visual arts exhibition hosted by FJTV at the Fujian Straight Creative Zone. The presentation culminates with the introduction of INUCE’s revitalization study for the city’s historical river island Zhongzhou Dao.
Watch the video HERE.