“最爱重庆地铁”的南美设计师

□ 文/本刊记者 李静

来自智利的沙海铭

发展迅速的重庆，吸引了大量国外的设计师来寻找机会，沙海铭便是其中的一位。来自智利的他有着南美人的热情与开朗，却也不乏作为一名设计师应有的稳重与细致。沙海铭现在在国外一个设计公司工作，并负责公司在重庆地区事务的管理。谈到与重庆的故事，沙海铭更像是在讲述与一位老朋友的交情一样，倍感亲切与快乐。

2010年，沙海铭来到重庆大学攻读工程设计研究生，“来重庆以前我就在网上搜索关于这座城市的一切，‘大城市’‘发展迅速’便是对它最多的描绘，这让我也很兴奋，之前的担心似乎是多余了。”完成学业以后，沙海铭到北京工作，也许是冥冥之中的缘分，沙海铭所在的公司准备在重庆成立办事处，让他担任总经理，于是，一年以后，他又回到了重庆。

参与重庆建设

沙海铭所在的公司从事城市规划、绿色建筑及抗震工程设计，作为一名国外的设计师，在重庆工作对他来说是一个很大的挑战。“公司现在正参与重庆在渝北区的一个设计项目，在当地建造一个北美生态农庄，这是一座典型的北美建筑，集休闲观光农业为一体，以异国文化风貌为特色，建成以后重庆市民可以在这里享受天然农业，同时体验美式乡村文化。”他告诉记者，这个项目在当地有一个现成的稻田区，本身就是一个非常优良的观景区，这也是一个极具吸引力的基础设施开发项目，通过城市现有的条件进行再建设，不仅保留了原生态的东西，也可以看到创新的元素在里面。“对于国外设计师，宽泛的眼界、先进工业化进程的背景是我们的优势，但如何将这些优势与重庆的本土文化和施工条件及技术水平相结合是我们应该注意和关注的。”

沙海铭对能参与重庆本土的建设很激动，谈话中带着一丝骄傲：“重庆是一个瞬息万变的城市，像一个在成长的青年小伙，不停地吸收着来自世界的养分，并蓄势待发地准备承接未来最美好的辉煌。而作为来自国外的一名设计师，如果能在这样的变化之中有一些正面贡献的话，会感到非常的荣幸和自豪。我所在的设计公司能和重庆一起成长是让我无比自豪的。”

虽然来自国外，沙海铭的中文却非常好，在重大读研究生时他就利用空余时间自学了大部分中文课程，为了提高自己的中文水平，他刻意与自己的中国朋友用中文对话，工作时也会时不时地与同事简单交流一下。有时间会看看中国的电影和卡通片，锻炼自己的听力。

献计重庆城市建设 最爱重庆地铁

从事不同职业的人看一座城市都是不同的，对于沙海铭来说，走到哪里都会去注意这座城市的整体风貌和高楼的设计，“一座大楼，如果是政府性质的，会更注重它的社会效应；如果是私人投资设计，会更看重收益。近年来重庆发展很快，居住、商用楼的数量都在急剧增长，这是好事，城市需要这样的发展速度和动力，但是也需要在质量上更好，进行从数量到质量追求的转变。”

在沙海铭看来，重庆最有特色的地方就是包围着这座城市，缓缓流淌的两条江，“这是我在中国看到的唯一有着这样两条河的城市，非常漂亮，让重庆变得更有灵性。”但是他也表示，重庆这样的天然优势应该得到更好地利用，河流与人之间的距离应该更亲近才对。

沙海铭告诉记者，重庆有很多美丽的滨江路，但河滨被公路隔绝了，这样隔开了市民与河流的距离，人性化不够。像巴黎的塞纳河，河流绕在城中，河岸就是草地或者公园，人们可以随时到河边休息，与河流亲密接触。

不可否认，重庆的人口密度更大，交通拥挤，滨江路也是为了缓解城市交通的压力而建的。沙海銘表示，自己的家乡智利人口密度也大，地形复杂，与重庆有点相似，“对于这样的问题，我们采用了城市广场与地下高速路结合的设计方法来解决，在高速路上建设了广场与公园，利用公共空间填补缝隙，最终实现城市的重新接合。”沙海铭认为，一个好的设计可以为城市建设解决许多问题，就像重庆的地铁，非常实用方便，每个站连接着城市的重要中心，同时沿着江修建，可以看到美丽的城市景色，把重庆的特色体现出来，又缓解交通压力，非常有意义。

“万花筒”一样的城市

闲暇之时，沙海铭也喜欢去重庆的郊外踏青、泡温泉，涪陵、四面山、南山、武隆都留下了他的足迹，他将武隆的天坑地缝照片发到网上与他的家人朋友分享，让他们惊讶不已，都表示一定要来重庆亲眼见识一下。“就是去过美国的黄石公园我也觉得没有武隆这么漂亮。”沙海铭笑着说到。

说到重庆印象，沙海铭用中文说了一个词——“万花筒”。“重庆就像一个万花筒，从不同的角度去看她就有不一样的感觉，在不同的地区就会有不同的特色，重庆有着不同角度的美。”沙海铭喜欢拿着30年前重庆的照片和现在的重庆进行对比，也喜欢去瓷器口、大礼堂这样有着古朴民族特色的地方参观，琢磨它们的建筑风格，如果工作允许，他希望一直待在重庆，也为这座城市的建设献上一份薄力。

Chilean Architect Loves Chongqing Subways

The rapid development of Chongqing has attracted a large number of foreign architects seeking opportunities. Chilean born Jaime Salazar is one of them. Although he has the South American passion, he is also very prudent and careful, as an architect should be. Mr. Salazar is now responsible for managing the Chongqing office of a foreign design company. When speaking about Chongqing, Mr. Salazar sounds more like he is talking about an old friend, with warm and happy feelings.

Mr. Salazar first came to Chongqing in 2010 as a graduate student to study engineering design. “Before coming to Chongqing, I searched the internet for information about the city. ‘Big city’ and ‘rapid development’ were the descriptive words used, which made me so excited.” After completing his studies, he moved to Beijing to work, but soon his company established an office in Chongqing and a year later he returned to serve as General Manager.

Participating in Chongqing Construction

His company specializes in designing sustainable architecture, urban planning and seismic engineering. Working in Chongqing is a big challenge for him, as a foreign architect. “Right now our company is creating modern North American eco-friendly agriculture, products, sports and entertainment facilities where visitors can enjoy nature, agriculture and experience American style activities.” He told this reporter, currently there are rice fields surrounding lagoons, which have a very visible position in the landscape and offer an ideal opportunity to develop an attractive infrastructure.

We are reconstructing the city around its existing conditions, so not only the original elements can be retained, but new innovations can also be seen in it. “As foreign architects, a broad vision and advanced industrialization techniques are advantages for us, but how best to combine these advantages with the local culture and construction of Chongqing are challenges we must address and be concerned about.”

Mr. Salazar is excited to be able to participate in the construction of Chongqing. He told me humbly, “Chongqing is a city of dramatic changes, like a young boy, constantly absorbing nutrients from around the world and poised ready to undertake the next best glory. As a foreign architect, I would feel very honored and proud if I could make some positive contribution to the city. I’m proud that my company can grow with Chongqing.”

Suggestions for Chongqing Construction

People in different professions see a city from different perspectives. Mr. Salazar pays attention to the city’s overall style and design of its tall buildings. “If a building is built for government, they pay more attention to its social effects. If it is designed for private investment, they care more about the profits. Chongqing has been developing rapidly in recent years. There have been a great number of residential and commercial buildings added, which is good. A city needs to be developed with speed and power, but also needs to have better quality, transitioning from quantity to quality.”

The most unique feature about Chongqing, according to Mr. Salazar, is being surrounded by its two f l owing rivers. He suggested Chongqing should make better use of its natural advantages. The people should be able to have closer access to the rivers. Mr. Salazar told reporters that Chongqing has many beautiful river banks, but are isolated by roads, which separate the people from the rivers. This is unlike Paris, where the Seine River flows around the city, with many parks by the river banks for people to enjoy and relax.

Loves the Chongqing Subway the Most

The high population density and crowded traff i c of Chongqing cannot be denied. Although river roads reduce the traffic pressure, his hometown in Chile also had similar problems. “We solved our problems with a design combining city squares and underground high speed roads, using public places to give the people a place for a break and reconnect the city.” Mr. Salazar believes a good design can resolve many problems in urban construction. For example, the Chongqing Metro is very practical and convenient. Each line is connected to the downtown areas of the city and built along the rivers, where one can see the beautiful city views. It reflects the characteristics of Chongqing and reduces traff i c jams.

A City Like a Kaleidoscope

In his spare time, Mr. Salazar enjoys hiking and visiting hot springs. He has left his footprints in Fuling and Wulong. “I’ve seen Yellowstone National Park in the USA, but it is not as beautiful as the landscape in Wulong.” Mr. Salazar said with a smile.

Speaking of his impression of Chongqing, Mr.Salazar said, “Chongqing is like a kaleidoscope. You don’t feel the same from seeing different parts of the city. Different areas have different characteristics. Chongqing is a beauty from many different perspectives.” He hopes to stay in Chongqing and continue to make contributions to the construction of the cityy.