Title China's Architecture in a Globalizing World : Between Socialism and the Market

Published Milton : Routledge, 2017

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Description 1 online resource (197 pages) Series Routledge Studies on China in Transition Ser Routledge Studies on China in Transition Ser Contents Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Introduction: multiple modernities; 1 History, ideology and Chinese architecture; 2 Chinese architecture and Chinaâ#x80;#x99;s architecture; 3 Conceiving the modern past: Liu Jiakun; 4 Renarrating the state: Cui Kai; 5 Casting a civic shadow in the city: URBANUS; 6 A delicate balance; Glossary; Illustration credits and sources; Bibliography; Index Summary China is currently in the midst of an unprecedented building boom and, indeed, interest in Chinese contemporary architecture has been fuelled by this huge expansion. Through a cutting-edge theoretical discussion of Chinese architecture in relation to Chinese modernity, this book examines this phenomenon in detail. In particular, it highlights how changes in the social-political system, the residual influence of Mao and the demands of the market have each shaped and determined style and form in recent years. Using key case studies of Liu Jiakun, Cui Kai, and URBANUS, it analyses the intricate details of historical pressures and practical strategies affecting Chinese architecture. In doing so, it demonstrates that Chinese architects contribute in specific ways to the international architectural discourse, since they are actively engaging with the complex societal transition of contemporary China and managing the dynamics and conflicts arising during the process. China's Architecture in a Globalizing World: Between Socialism and the Market offers a lens into the innovation and uniqueness of architectural design in China. As such, this book will be useful for students and scholars of architecture, Chinese culture and society and urban studies Notes Print version record Subject Architecture and society -- China -- History -- 20th century Architecture and society -- China -- History -- 21st century Architecture and globalization -- China -- History -- 20th century Architecture and globalization -- China -- History -- 21st century ARCHITECTURE -- Adaptive Reuse & Renovation. ARCHITECTURE -- Buildings -- Landmarks & Monuments. ARCHITECTURE -- Professional Practice. ARCHITECTURE -- Reference. Architecture and globalization Architecture and society China Genre/Form History Form Electronic book ISBN 9780203712672 0203712676 9781351363297 1351363298

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