描述
When people think about architecture in China, then it is usually the overpowering presence of Western masters conjuring up entire large cities that spring to mind. Be that as it may, Chinese architecture is also undergoing a massive upsurge. This book presents selected projects of eight young architectural bureaus from the Middle Empire, all of which hold their own very well alongside the large foreign firms and are making their very own contribution to the creation of a modern China. Furthermore the volume contains a selection of projects of German architectural bureaus which have successfully risked taking the step in the direction of the East.
Set apart from China’s globally critizised stance on the issues of climate protection, Internet censorship, and human rights, over the last ten years China’s economic centres have developed into genuine architectural destinations. Initially earning only a tired smile from the architects of the industial nations and accused of plagiarism, breathtaking buildings have risen out of the ground in Beijing, Shanghai and elsewhere. In many other megazities, which are virtually unknown to Europeans, building also bear witness to the country’s advancing modernisation. Extravagant high-rises, gigantic airports or extraordinary stadiums have already earned a place in the chronicle of 21st century architecture. Like the country’s internationally-recognised stars, Chinese architects are now also emancipating themselves from the anonymous mass of state-run project institutes and university planning offices …
Text by:
Christian Dubrau
Born in 1978, architect, Studied at Technical University of Berlin, woth several visits to Far East and Central Asia.
Arno Sighart Schmid
President of the Federal Chamber of German Architects
Corinne Abele
Correspondent for China of the Federal Agency for Foreign Trade
Content
9 China – more than just a Market? Arno Sighart Schmid
10 New Trends in Chinese Architecture Christian Dubrau
56 Contemporary Architecture in China 2000-2011 Brigitta Hahn-Melcher
Museums and exhibition halls
58 Historical Museum in NINGBO/zHEJIANG (2008)
68 Art Museum in Ordos/Inner Mongolia (2007)
76 Arts Centre in Xiaobo near Songzhuang/Hebei (2006)
82 Maritime Museum in Lingang/Shanghai (2009)
92 Museum of Art of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing (2008)
98 Convention and Exhibition Center in Nanning/Guangxizhuang (2005)
Buildings for culture and sports
108 National Opera in Beijing (2007)
120 Grand Theatre in Chongqing (2009)
132 Century Lotus Sports Park in Foshan/Guangdong (2006)
144 National Stadium in Beijing (2008)
156 National Swimming Centre in Beijing (2008)
Schools and buildings for science
164 Chinese Academy of Fine Arts in Hangzhou/Zhejiang (2007)
174 Sino-French Centre in Shanghai (2006)
180 German School in Beijing (2000)
Buildings for public transport
186 International Airport/Terminal 3 in Beijing (2008)
Buildings for business and administration
202 Beijing Publishing Corporation Building (2008)
208 Municipal Computer Centre in Beijing (2008)
212 Chinese State Television Station in Beijing (2011)
220 China World Trade Center/Tower III in Beijing (2009)
Hotels and residential buildings
224 Linked Hybrid Residential Complex in Beijing (2008)
230 Residential and Business Building in Beijing (2008)
236 City Distrct of Hubin in Hangzhou/Zhejiang (2004)
242 Artists’ Residence in Songzhuang/Hebei (2009)
256 Kapok Hotel in Beijing (2006)
264 Well Hall Resort in Xi’an/Shanxi (2007)
270 The Opposite House Luxury Hotel in Beijing (2008)
276 Commune by the Great Wall Hotel near Beijing (2005)
Restaurants and teahouses
286 Stone Courtyard Tea House in Daguan near Chengdu/Sichuan (2007)
292 Ceramic Hous Cafe in Jinhua/Zhejiang (2006)
298 Suquan Yuan Restaurant in Suzhou/Jiangsu (2007)
304 Qing Song Wai Garden Restaurant in Qingpu near Shanghai (2005)
308 Hongluo Clubhouse in Beijing (2006)
