Shanghai architecture & design
Shanghai is a city of jostling juxtapositions with a long and complicated history. Once a magnet for foreigners because of its sophistication and exoticism, it has reemerged after decades of eclipse to become the economic powerhouse fueling much of China s fevered growth. This attractively designed...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Te Neues
2005
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| Series: | And guide
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Add Tag | Summary: | Shanghai is a city of jostling juxtapositions with a long and complicated history. Once a magnet for foreigners because of its sophistication and exoticism, it has reemerged after decades of eclipse to become the economic powerhouse fueling much of China s fevered growth. This attractively designed little guide gives tourists and professionals alike an overview of notable architecture created in Shanghai during this period (Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai Stadium, Three on the Bund). Hundreds of color photographs and a site map are included for easy use. |
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| Item Description: | Includes indexes |
| Physical Description: | 191 pages : chiefly colour illustrations, map 14 cm |
| ISBN: | 3832790233 9783832790233 |
Shanghai the architecture of China's great urban center