Description: China Homegrown, November / December 2018 : Chinese Experimental Architecture Reborn, Paperback by Lu, Andong (EDT); Dou, Pingping (EDT), ISBN 1119375959, ISBN-13 9781119375951, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US
Today, architecture in China is at a watershed. Over the last decade, rapid urbanisation and the burgeoning economy turned the country into a playground for the world’s signature architects, making it possible to realise extravagant forms and structures at a vast scale. The Chinese government has now drawn a line under this phenomenon by issuing a directive calling an end to the 'oversized, xenocentric, weird’ buildings devoid of character or cultural heritage that have sprung up across the country, requiring that urban architecture be suitable, economic, green and pleasing to the eye.
This government directive comes at a time when homegrown architecture has become increasingly self-assured and reflective in its approach. A new generation of architects in China in their 30s and 40s are emerging, and in a wholly contemporary way they are exploring local responses to often bewildering urban and rural conditions and serious social and environmental challenges. This is often expressed through a revival of interest in traditional street patterns, courtyards and gardens. At the same time, architects are also recognising the opportunities to harness the potential of China’s established manufacturing base to develop prefabricated building systems. Innovative practices are employing new modes of working, such as research-based studio teaching and exhibitions, field workshops, cross-disciplinary collaboration, laboratory-based practice, design think-tanks and collective projects, generating a vibrant culture of design research.
Contributors: Lu Feng, Murray Fraser, Xiao Fu and Wei You, Xiahong Hua and Shen Zhuang, Xinggang Li, Yichun Liu, James Shen, Yehao Song, Hui Wang, Shuo Wang, Xin Wang and Qiuye Jin, Philip F Yuan and Xiang Wang, Li Zhang, Xin Zhang and Jingxiang Zhu.
Featured architects: Archi-Union Architects, Atelier Archmixing, Atelier Deshaus, Atelier Li Xinggang, Integrated Architecture Studio, LanD Studio, META-Project, Peoples Architecture Office, SUP Atelier, URBANUS and Zaoyuan Gardening Studio
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Book Title: China Homegrown, November / December 2018 : Chinese Experimental
Number of Pages: 144 Pages
Publication Name: China Home Grown : Chinese Experimental Architecture Reborn
Language: English
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Item Height: 0.4 in
Publication Year: 2018
Subject: Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Regional
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 22.4 Oz
Author: Pingping Dou
Item Length: 11 in
Subject Area: Architecture
Series: Architectural Design Ser.
Item Width: 8.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
