Shanghai Famous Buildings Chronicle: Shanghai Specialty Chronicles Series

Author: Shanghai Local Gazetteer Office
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: Shanghai Famous Buildings includes five major parts: "European and American-Style Buildings Along the Shanghai Coast," "Magnificent Seafront Mansions," "Elegant and Serene Shikumen and Jiangnan-style Residences," "Distinctive Temples, Monasteries, Pavilions, and Bridges," and "New Symbols of an International Metropolis." The first part introduces the famous Bund building complex, as well as large and outstanding financial, commercial, entertainment, hotel, restaurant, cultural, educational, residential, and municipal buildings. The second part features elegant and renowned garden residences where famous figures once lived and worked. The third part showcases the most typical Shikumen architecture, modern lanes, and ancient Jiangnan-style residences. The fourth part includes influential Chinese and foreign religious buildings and other structures. The fifth part highlights the most urban and Huaihai-style iconic buildings in Shanghai since the reform and opening-up. Each part is preceded by an introduction, and the entire book is guided by a preface. Every building is presented as an independent chapter, with titles reflecting its characteristics and features. While ensuring the authenticity of the information, the book uses lively and vivid language to engage readers. The book primarily connects famous buildings with economic, political, and humanistic history, with a few chapters linking famous figures with buildings. Additionally, the book includes a list of architectural heritage protection units, outstanding architectural units, and award-winning buildings at the end.