Xiangning, Li
Architecture China: RE/DEFINE Tradition (Architecture China)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781864708868
- author:
- Xiangning, Li
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 305
- Dimensions:
- 30 x 23 centimetres (0.83 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Architecture China: RE/DEFINE Tradition explores how traditional architectural practices are being reinterpreted in contemporary China. Two essays by Li Xiangning and others examine the challenges and opportunities of maintaining cultural heritage while embracing innovation. The journal delves into the complexities of creating a new tradition, featuring projects that showcase regional characteristics and critical thinking on design. This issue offers insights into the evolution of architecture in China, highlighting the tensions between preserving the past and shaping the future. Through its essays and case studies, Architecture China: RE/DEFINE Tradition provides a nuanced understanding of the role of architecture in contemporary Chinese society.