New Chinese architecture / Zhi Wenjun, Xu Jie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wenjun, Zhi.

Contributor:

Jie, Xu.

Phi Beta Kappa Library Trust Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture--China--History--21st century.

Architecture.

History.

China.

Physical Description:

479 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Laurence King Publishing, 2009.

Summary:

Over the last five years, China has experienced an unprecedented boom in architecture and has become the most dynamic and active region in the world. The complex fusion of both Chinese and Western influences has given its architecture a unique style. This comprehensive, wide ranging book showcases the most exciting projects of recent years, with extensive imagery together with clear line drawings. It covers buildings all over China and of every type and scale: houses, schools, universities, offices, retail spaces, galleries, and museums. Across its 480 pages this book provides the most complete survey of contemporary Chinese architecture to date and will be indispensable for architects, students, and all those with an interest in architecture.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Phi Beta Kappa Library Trust Fund.

ISBN:

9781856696081

1856696081

OCLC:

263989043