the architectural revolution Hardie, Chris creator Rowe, Peter G. De Geus, Martijn Shiqiao, Li text bibliography monographic eng

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191 p. : ill.; photo.; col. ; 28 cm. This book of stunning photographs by architect and photographer Kris Provoost captures the wave of the architectural revolution in China. Internationally renowned architects such as Zaha Hadid, Rem Koolhaas, Ole Scheeren, Herzog & de Meuron, Daniel Liebeskind and many others have been engaged in creative, futuristic, and flamboyant projects in China in recent years. The sky is literally the limit, both in terms of construction, use of materials and design. Unimaginable forms, which defy all rules of gravity, come to life in immense skyscrapers. Beautified China offers an overview of these revolutionary designs, capturing their surreal impact in photographs that explore the free play of form that characterizes each building. The book features essays by Rem Koolhaas, Ma Yansong & Ole Scheeren, among others, and each photograph is accompanied by information pertinent to the project, including function, environment, and context. Beijing -- Beautified China by Chris Hardie --Shanghai -- Three in display al Shanghai Expo's 'Better City Better life' by Peter G. Rowe -- Pearl River Delta -- A way of Seeing (into) China by Martijn de Geus -- Yangtze River Delta -- The perfect storm by Li Shiqiao -- Other cities -- An Anatomy of Excess by Li Shiqiao photography by Kris Provoost ; authors of accompanying text, Chris Hardie [and three others]. "Buildings by Zaha Hadid Architects, Herzog & de Meuron, OMA, MAD Architects, Buro Ole Scheeren, gmp Architekten, UNStudio"--Cover Includes bibliographical references and index. Architecture, Modern Architecture, Modern 21st century Architecture History 21st century China Architecture China NA1545.6 B43 2019 724.60951 9789401461696 9401461694 pucpr 200930 20200930141639.0 eng