China Modern
1st Edition
Published on 9. July 2012
208 pages
978-1-4629-0669-7 (ISBN)
Description
Featuring over 200 stunning photographs, this Chinese design book captures the modern, yet nostalgic style of the Chinese home.
Twenty-first century China is a country on the move. As it hurtles into the future, a new revolution- that of a fast growing creative movement - is taking place. As the country's enterprising designers draw on classical Chinese accents and blend these with modern dynamic ideas, the term "Made in China" becomes dramatically redefined to mean chic, refreshing, inspiring - and even astounding in the architectural arena, in particular inspiring new responses to modern living in China are emerging.
Author Sharon Leece together with photographer Chester Ong, explore thirty-six of the most innovative homes and interiors in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Twenty-first century China is a country on the move. As it hurtles into the future, a new revolution- that of a fast growing creative movement - is taking place. As the country's enterprising designers draw on classical Chinese accents and blend these with modern dynamic ideas, the term "Made in China" becomes dramatically redefined to mean chic, refreshing, inspiring - and even astounding in the architectural arena, in particular inspiring new responses to modern living in China are emerging.
Author Sharon Leece together with photographer Chester Ong, explore thirty-six of the most innovative homes and interiors in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
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Content
- Intro
- Contents
- The Rise of Modern China
- New China Chic
- Pretty in Pink
- Magnificent Ming
- Kaleidoscope Color
- Temple of Heaven
- X Appeal
- Far Pavilion
- Tee Time
- Pure Glamor
- Beijing Avant Garde
- The Furniture House
- The Bamboo Wall
- The Cantilever House
- Modern Romance
- At Home and At Work
- Art World
- Concrete Abode
- Stone Age
- The Tao of Design
- Artist's Retreat
- The Candy Factory
- White Out
- Fusion Central
- New Shanghai
- Factory Chic
- Art in the City
- Zen Hideaway
- Feng Shui Friendly
- Cool Customer
- Neighborhood Watch
- Echoes of the Past
- Shikumen Style
- Heart of Stone
- Au Naturel
- Precious Jewel
- Hutong Hip
- The Last Emperor
- Twenties with a Twist
- Sense of Soul
- Soho Living
- Acknowledgements
