Xiaojie Zhou

My work explores how to revitalize lost space to cultivate sustainable communities in compact cities. I am particularly interested in urban regeneration, compact urban development and the relationship between cities and their waterfronts.

My current project focuses on the Dalmarnock–Shawfield area along the River Clyde in Glasgow. Drawing on Roger Trancik’s theory of Lost Space, the project investigates how underused industrial land, fragmented urban fabric and disconnected riverfront spaces can be restructured through mixed-use development, improved pedestrian connections and a stronger relationship with the river. The proposal aims to create a compact and sustainable riverfront community while reinforcing local identity and reconnecting the area with the Clyde.