The Story of Old Houses in Shanghai

Author: Yang Jiayou
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: When Shanghai was undergoing large-scale urban construction, with numerous major roads crisscrossing and skyscrapers lining the skyline, people gradually began to pay attention to the old houses that had weathered the test of time. These buildings are not only diverse in style and design but, more importantly, they hold rich historical and cultural significance. The author, Mr. Yang Jiayou, has long been engaged in the survey and preservation of Shanghai's outstanding modern architecture. The old houses selected in this book are all protected units of Shanghai's outstanding modern architecture or municipal cultural relic protection units. Let us together listen to the stories of these old houses. The old houses selected in this book are all protected units of Shanghai's outstanding modern architecture or municipal cultural relic protection units. Since its first publication in early 1999, the book has been deeply loved by a wide readership and has been reprinted five times. This is a completely revised and updated edition. Based on the latest materials and research findings collected in recent years, Mr. Yang Jiayou has made substantial revisions, additions, and has included 25 more old houses. With his engaging narration, readers can gain a detailed understanding of the origins and vicissitudes of these old houses.