| Contemporary Architecture in China: Towards a Critical Pragmatism Contributor(s): Xiangning, Li (Author) |
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ISBN: 1864707798 ISBN-13: 9781864707793 Publisher: Images Shenyang OUR PRICE: $62.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Vernacular - Architecture | Buildings - General - Architecture | History - Contemporary (1945 -) |
| Physical Information: 1.6" H x 9.5" W x 11.8" (6.30 lbs) 440 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: - Critical analysis of 60 projects from 60 architects in China - Highly illustrated throughout with rich technical details Architectural exhibition is an important aspect in the study and transmission of architectural culture. The academic thoughts and design styles that influence the trends of global architecture are all established through one or a series of important architectural exhibitions. This book is produced based on the GSD (Harvard Graduate School of Design) autumn exhibition: 'Towards a Critical Pragmatism: Contemporary Chinese Architecture'. It reveals a unique perspective of contemporary Chinese architecture by showcasing 60 works from 60 contemporary architects within five thematic categories: cultural, residential, regeneration, rural, and digital. The selected architects attempt to maintain, from the earliest moments of the design process to its finished outcome, a certain level of critical thinking and quality. It is a record of the continuous evolution and growth of contemporary Chinese architecture and hopes to open up a new avenue from which to encourage further conversation regarding both the present and future state of China's architecture culture. |