Shicheng Zhou

Domestic Rewilding - In 2050, animals have equal rights to access and use land, including public spaces and private residences. This has created more room for wildlife and improved the environment. However, in the past, animals faced challenges due to urban expansion and global warming. Some animals had to survive in cities without clear regulations for their protection.

To address this issue, the government enacted the Animal Welfare Act in 2050, providing guidelines for protecting urban wildlife. Before that, Charleston House, a historic landmark in Sussex, England, was left unmanned. Animals began creating their own habitat there, catching the attention of a zoologist. Intrigued, the zoologist decided to live in Charleston House and observe the behaviours and habitats of these animals. The journey of a zoologist is directly associated with the process of enacting laws.

Shicheng Zhou, a Chinese native, is a highly motivated and creative interior designer passionate about sustainable design. Throughout his education and professional experiences, he has honed his commercial and public design skills, developing a keen appreciation for material selection and usage. His primary interest lies in designing public spaces that are not only functional but also visually appealing, constantly striving to enhance the user experience. Currently undertaking a graduation project focused on proximity between animals and humans, he aspires to positively impact the environment through his innovative designs.

On the Future Platform, Shicheng says, "other ways of being" is about exploring more possibilities to create a sustainable and peaceful world, through hearing different points of view. Humans have a tendency to assess the advantages and disadvantages from our own perspective, neglecting the feelings of the grass, trees, wildlife, mountains, and rivers. In society, individuals often disregard the opinions and sentiments of minority groups. He wishes to investigate the voices we dismiss in this topic. To comprehend their requirements and lessen negative preconceptions of them. Why is the minority obligated to follow the majority? Will all voices be heard in the future?

Prior to his master's degree, he completed his Bachelor of Art in Interior & Architecture Design at the Academy of Art University from 2015 to 2019. This undergraduate program equipped him with a solid foundation in the field and helped him develop a holistic approach to designing interior and architectural spaces. Through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on experiences, he acquired the necessary skills to excel in the industry.