Walk into the Old House: Appreciating Modern Buildings in Shanghai Changning

Author: Zhang Changgen
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Some say: Architecture is a history textbook cast in stone. Every building that emerges in different historical eras reflects the economic, political, cultural, and technological conditions of that time. The hundred years of modern social development in Changning District have led to the emergence of numerous modern buildings in the urban area, including many outstanding ones. These buildings embody the essence of architectural styles from various historical periods and countries, becoming a historical treasure of Changning. These historical remnants and memories of the past are a wealth of society, evoking reflection and teaching us to contemplate. As we develop Changning today and create its future, we continue these historical memories. Every historical building in Changning is a note in the grand symphony of modern society. The remaining outstanding modern buildings are even more precious. Interpreting their historical significance and preserving these historical remnants are our responsibilities. In recent years, a new trend of protecting outstanding modern historical buildings and neighborhoods has been gaining momentum in Shanghai, ensuring the preservation and continuation of the city's century-old historical landscape. It is hoped that the book "Getting Closer to Old Houses" will be beneficial to the old city revitalization, historical building conservation, development of scenic districts, and urban tourism development in Changning. Let us approach the old houses, appreciate and savor the art and historical culture of architecture, and allow the old houses to fully express the lingering charm of their matter and emotions in the new era.