Chinese-style grand mansion

Author: Dai Zhikang
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: "Chinese Spirit: Grand Mansions" collects 10 traditional ancient residences that remain today, along with interviews with 7 contemporary architectural masters. It is an exploration of China's residential cultural heritage and a of Chinese spirit in contemporary architectural practice. The book has three distinctive features:
1. A perspective that bridges the past and present with a focus on the future;
2. Emphasis on existing materials, even more so on firsthand materials (nearly 300 photos in the book are selected from thousands of photographs taken on-site);
3. Examining tradition and understanding tradition through contemporary practice and case studies of architectural works.