Building A Revolution: Chinese Architecture Since 1980Building a Revolution: Chinese Architecture Since 1980 presents a picture of Chinese architecture in transition, as the entire economy shifted from being planned and state-controlled to being market-led. The book also examines the "national form" and Chinese identity, the impact of international architecture, housing reform, and the emergence of architects in private practice. Both celebrated and young Chinese architects are portrayed, and the notable buildings in the prosperous coastal cities are highlighted. Through this book on modern Chinese architecture, the reader will appreciate the influence of globalization and modernization on the most populous country in the world. |
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Contents
| 1 | |
Burden or Chance? | 12 |
The Impact of International Architecture | 30 |
City and Dwelling | 49 |
Urban Design as a Tool for Better Living | 70 |
The Evolution of Chinas Housing | 86 |
Architects and Creations | 103 |
The Rising of the Younger Generation | 130 |
Private Practice Unleashed | 156 |
An Epilogue | 164 |
Chronicle of Chinese Architecture Since 1980 | 171 |
Architectural Education and Publication | 182 |
| 191 | |
Illustration Credits | 197 |
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| Title | Building A Revolution: Chinese Architecture Since 1980 |
| Author | Charlie Q.L. Xue |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Hong Kong University Press, 2005 |
| ISBN | 9622097448, 9789622097445 |
| Length | 232 pages |
| Subjects | › Architecture / General |
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