ATLAS OF CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ARCHITECTURE

This book professionally examines the style and features of contemporary architecture in China, and comprehensively and deeply summarises architectural practices in China. Content of the book not only include the introduction specified case, but pays more attention to the connection between different cases to form scale-effect of information, thereby use a clear main line to establish ties with architectural works around China, and provide precious visual experiences to readers.

Rapid economic development and urban expansion in contemporary Chin bring a large amount of construction practices with Chinese characteristics to China. Reviewing the development of architecture in China in recent years reveals the common view of more and more architects, who are trying to explore local architectural characteristics while gradually integrating with globalised development trend. All architectural design works included in the book are the most innovative completed projects with critical consciousness in China. These buildings showcase basic understanding and innovative employment in response to local history and culture by architects from China and other countries. With the introduction and review of these works, the book will be helpful for readers to think about how to respond to more open markets; how to avoid drowning in the tide of globalisation; how to find the combination in concert with the region; how to explore new architectural concept and attitude in China, and how to create more standout architectural works reflecting the time and contemporary life in China.