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

Author: Wang Haoyu Yuan Xueping Si Chunjuan
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
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, it compiles a wealth of precious handwritten documents and photographs, holding significant historical value and filling the gaps in the study of modern Chinese architectural history. It is the most authoritative research work 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 relatively complete 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, architectural professionals, and readers interested in modern Chinese architecture.