Contemporary architecture in China : towards a critical pragmatism / edited by Li Xiangning ; translated by He Yanfei.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Li, Xiangning, editor, author.

He, Yanfei, translator.

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architects.

Architecture.

History.

China.

Architecture--China--History--21st century--Designs and plans.

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

Architects--China.

Genre:

Architectural drawings.

History.

Pictorial works.

Illustrated works.

Physical Description:

439 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans (some color) ; 30 cm

Place of Publication:

Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia : Images Publishing, 2018.

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

9781864707793

1864707798

OCLC:

1008713478