Name: China's New Architecture
Brand: Birkhäuser
Price: 39.95 EUR
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ISBN: 9783035618174

Eine neue Generation prägt die Architektur Chinas In den letzten Jahren hat sich in China abseits vom Mainstream eine erfrischend unkonventionelle Architekturszene etabliert. Oftmals im Westen ausgebildet, zeichnen sich deren Vertreter durch den sensiblen Umgang mit Raum, Licht und Material ebenso aus wie durch die Auseinandersetzung mit Kontext und eigner Tradition. Spätestens seit mit Wang Shu, einer ihrer wichtigsten Vertreter den Pritzker-Preis erhielt, rückt die neue Architektur Chinas ins Bewusstsein einer internationalen Fachöffentlichkeit. 20 faszinierende Gebäudebeispiele der unterschiedlichsten Typologien – viele davon mit gesellschaftlicher Relevanz – sowie ein einführendes Essay portraitieren das aktuelle Baugeschehen und geben Einblicke in die kulturellen und architektonischen Zusammenhänge. <UL> <LI>Einblick in Chinas aktuelle Architekturszene </LI> <LI>Gespräch mit Pritzker-Preisträger Wang Shu </LI> <LI>20 faszinierende Projekte von etwa 15 führenden Architekten </LI> <LI>Auch auf Englisch erhältlich</LI> <UL> </UL></UL>

A new generation is shaping China's architecture In recent years, a refreshingly unconventional architectural scene – outside the mainstream – has established itself in China. Its representatives, many of whom were trained in the West, are known for their sensitive handling of space, light, and material, and by their engagement with context and their own tradition. Since Wang Shu, one of the most important representatives of the profession, won the Pritzker Prize, international professionals have become more aware of China’s new architecture. Twenty fascinating examples of different building typologies—many with social relevance – as well as an introductory essay illustrate current building activities and provide an insight into the cultural and architectonic influences. <ul> <li> An introduction to China’s current architectural scene </li> <li> Conversation with Pritzker Prize winner Wang Shu </li> <li> 20 fascinating projects by about 15 leading architects </li> <li> Also availabel in German </li> </ul>

Individual architects and architectural firms

Architecture: public, commercial and industrial buildings

Architecture: residential and domestic buildings

Returning to the Context

China's New Architecture

Christian Schittich, architect, journalist, and former Editor-in-Chief of DETAIL

 A new generation is shaping China's architecture   In recent years, a refreshingly unconventional architectural scene – outside the mainstream – has established itself in China. Its representatives, many of whom were trained in the West, are known for their sensitive handling of space, light, and material, and by their engagement with context and their own tradition.   Since Wang Shu, one of the most important representatives of the profession, won the Pritzker Prize, international professionals have become more aware of China’s new architecture. Twenty fascinating examples of different building typologies—many with social relevance – as well as an introductory essay illustrate current building activities and provide an insight into the cultural and architectonic influences.    An introduction to China’s current architectural scene   Conversation with Pritzker Prize winner Wang Shu   20 fascinating projects by about 15 leading architects   Also availabel in German    

 A new generation is shaping China's architecture   In recent years, a refreshingly unconventional architectural scene – outside the mainstr