On the morning of November 11, Manuela Lucá-Dazio, Executive Chair of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, visited the College of Architecture and Urban Planning (CAUP), Tongji University. Dean Wang Lan, Associate Dean Philip F. Yuan, Head of the Architecture Department Wang Yi, and Assistant Professor Mo Wanli received her in the college office conference room.

The two sides engaged in in - depth discussions on international architectural cultural exchanges, joint talent cultivation, and local cultural collaboration. Manuela Lucá - Dazio, with rich experience in the Venice Biennale, explored cooperation avenues relying on its resources, such as student practical participation and joint academic activities.

Regarding local cultural projects, Philip F. Yuan introduced Shanghai Huangpu District's cultural exchange plans, and Manuela Lucá - Dazio promised to help connect relevant parties of the Venice Biennale to promote the integration of international cultural elements with Huangpu's historical and cultural blocks.

In terms of talent development, Wang Yi and Manuela Lucá - Dazio exchanged ideas on teaching guidance and faculty support, aiming to inject international resources through academic lectures and practical guidance.

This meeting clarified key cooperation areas. Manuela Lucá - Dazio looked forward to strengthening global architectural dialogue through Tongji's platform, while CAUP emphasized using this as a starting point to link global resources for mutual development of architecture and cultural dissemination.