Building Shanghai
The Story of China's Gateway
Published on 12. December 2013
256 pages
978-1-118-86755-6 (ISBN)
Description
Shanghai's illustrious history and phenomenal future is celebrated in this book, which examines the evolution of the city's architecture and urban form in order to contextualise the challenges facing the city today. The physical legacies that reflect Shanghai's uniqueness historically and contemporarily are examined chronologically using specific case studies of exemplary architecture interwoven in a compelling narrative that unlocks the many mysteries surrounding this amazing metropolis. Some of the most influential colonial architecture in the world, outstanding examples of Modernism and Art Deco, and an exceptional selection of eclectic and vernacular architecture reflecting Shanghai's many adopted cultures are revealed. This is the first book ever to examine this remarkable subject in a manner that is both comprehensive and captivating in its written content and stunningly illustrated with over 300 archive and contemporary photographs and maps.
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"...a breathtaking case study...riveting book..." (TheGuardian, June 2006) "...beautifully illustrated..." (Building Design, June2006) "...expertly captioned images..." (World ofInteriors, August 2006) "...thick with historical detail." (ArchitecturalReview, October 2006) "..their sharp criticisms of contemporary planning are a usefulanecdote." (Financial Times Magazine, November 2006)More details
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Persons
Edward Denison is a design consultant, writer andphotographer, whose work focuses on preservation and regenerationin the built environment. Bridging academic and practicaldisciplines, his work in Africa, Asia and Europe includesconsulting for international agencies in heritage conservation,authoritative books on design and architecture, and internationallypublished architectural photography and writing.
Guang Yu Ren is an architect and independent consultant.Having practised in China for several years, she moved to Australiato augment her design education. Since then, she has worked withinternational agencies in Africa and the UK to conserve and promotearchitectural heritage. Her latest project has brought her back toShanghai, where she was born and raised, and where she now works toencourage heritage conservation in education and practice, and tobuild links between China with the rest of the world in thisfield.
Content
Introduction.
Chapter One: The Origins of Shaghai.
Chapter Two: Establishing and Legalishg the ForeignSetttlements.
Chapter Three: Constructing Shanghai, 1843-1899.
Chapter Four: Becoming a City, 1900-1920.
Chapter Five: Rise and Fall, 1921-1941.
Chapter Six: Anti-Design.
Chapter Seven: The Giant Awakes.
Chapter Eight: Shanghai's Future.
Notes and References.
Bibliography.
Photo Credits.
Statistics.
Index.
