China's new dawn : an architectural transformation / Layla Dawson.

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Dawson, Layla.

Title & Author:

China's new dawn : an architectural transformation / Layla Dawson.

Publication:

Description:

191 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-187) and indexes.
Towers to the people -- Tourism, transport -- Masterplans -- State organisations -- Corporate, financial, mixed complexes -- Trade, conventions, exhibitions -- Science, technology, learning -- Culture -- Sport -- New towns and homes -- Architects -- Clients and consultants -- Place names -- A chronology of dynasties and historic landmarks -- Bibliography -- Index of names and places.
Also issued online.

Summary:

"This incisive look at the historical, social and economic forces that have shaped China's modern architecture analyses the country's struggle to define its own architectural aesthetics." "Since the early 1980s, when China opened its doors to international trade and tourism, the country's economy has expanded at an incredible rate. Today, China is poised to be a testing ground for the world's most innovative designers and engineers. Layla Dawson's survey of architectural currents in China lays out not only the historical events that have brought the country to this unique position, but explores the challenges inherent in opening up the country to outside forces and ideas. She examines projects by Chinese and non-Chinese architects, including Zaha Hadid's Soho City masterplan, Rem Koolhaas's CCTV Headquarters, Norman Foster's Shanghai Tower and plans for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. As Dawson demonstrates how conflicting architectural philosophies are visible in China's newly rising skyline, she takes an unblinkered look at the liabilities China faces by opening itself up to foreign influence."--Jacket.

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ISBN:

3791332708 (hbk.)
9783791332703 (hbk.)

Subject:

Architecture China 21st century.
Architecture, Chinese.
Architecture Chine 21e siècle.
Architecture chinoise.
Architecture.
Architektur
Städtebau
Gebouwen.
21e siècle.
China.

Form/genre:

Bildband.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 241106
Call No.: BIB 171013
Status: Available

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