domus+Chinese architects/designers-(78)

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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The 78 projects introduced in this book are not only examples but, from certain perspectives, also foreshadow the "new phenomena" that are about to emerge in China in the coming years—prelude. These 78 projects include residential buildings, hotels, commercial centers, squares, bridges, restaurants, schools, museums, streets, communities, parks, river embankments, gardens, shops, hospitals, airports, and railway stations. They also encompass product design, fashion design, and graphic design. These are 78 concepts: they have been designed, produced, constructed, or have already been realized. Of course, from a statistical standpoint, they may not represent the most prominent and widely acclaimed projects. However, they reflect the desires, needs, expectations, rules, constraints, and conflicts across different periods of contemporary China. They symbolize the efforts of individuals and groups striving to "break free" from the stale air of architecture and design, exploring new horizons. If we interpret these 78 design concepts from this angle, they can provoke some reflections on the current state of architecture and design in China.