162:. They chose the name as a rebuke of the "professional, soulless architecture" practiced in China, which they believe has contributed to the large-scale demolition of many old urban neighborhoods. The practice became known for its use of natural materials such as wood, stones, and mud, bringing in aspects of the greater landscape. In 2013 Lu Wenyu was quoted stating that " we spend an enormous amount of time experimenting, trying to resurrect the craftsmanship that is almost lost. We use a method that is passed on, hand-to-hand, to re-establish tradition instead of talking about abstract but empty concepts."
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