Modern Masters of Architecture — A Directory of Important Architects and Architectural Firms in Modern China

Author: edited by Lai Delin, Wang Haoyu, Yuan Xueping, edited by Ke Chunjuan
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Features: This directory is a reference tool on the lives of modern Chinese architects and the profiles of their firms. Based on over a decade of relentless effort and extensive research in numerous libraries and archives both domestically and internationally, the compilers have gathered a wealth of precious handwritten documents and photographs. It holds significant historical value and fills the gaps in the field of modern Chinese architectural history. It is the most authoritative study on modern Chinese architectural history to date. The directory includes 250 modern Chinese architects and 11 architectural firms, supplemented by their biographies or brief histories, as well as relevant materials and works. It provides a comprehensive introduction to modern Chinese architects and firms, showcasing the development and achievements of modern Chinese architecture. This directory can serve as a reference tool for the study of modern Chinese architectural history, as well as for other historians, professionals in the field of architecture, and readers interested in modern Chinese architecture.