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Summary
Summary
The Discovering China series aims to serve as a window to Chinese culture for people around the world, helping them to learn about the country and develop an interest in it. This edition focuses on China's contemporary architecture, which in many ways mirrors the country's history over the last 30 years. The past 10 years, in particular, have witnessed developments at an overwhelmingly fast pace. Compiled by Archicreation, one of China's most renowned architecture journals, this is a must-read book for anyone with an interest in Chinese culture.
Author Notes
Architectural Creation Magazine is a 'must-read' for architectural designers and researchers in China. As a significant partner of many design and publishing institutions in the country, the journal's editorial board is active in promoting architectural culture.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. 9 |
| 1999 Jinmao Tower: Shanghai | p. 14 |
| Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press: Beijing | p. 18 |
| 2000 Exhibition Greenhouse of the Beijing Botanical Garden: Beijing | p. 22 |
| 2003 Bo'ao Forum for Asia International Conference Center: Bo'ao, Hainan | p. 26 |
| Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region | p. 29 |
| 2004 Oriental Arts Center: Shanghai | p. 32 |
| Jianwai SOHO: Beijing | p. 36 |
| 2005 China National Film Museum: Beijing | p. 38 |
| Feng Jicai Institute of Literature and Arts, Tianjin University: Tianjin | p. 42 |
| 2006 New Beijing Poly Plaza: Beijing | p. 46 |
| Suzhou Museum (New): Suzhou, Jiangsu | p. 50 |
| Lhasa Railway Station Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region | p. 54 |
| 2007 Library of Shandong University of Technology: Zibo, Shandong | p. 57 |
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center: Guangzhou, Guangdong | p. 62 |
| National Center for the Performing Arts: Beijing | p. 66 |
| Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium: Tianjin | p. 70 |
| Huamao Center: Beijing | p. 74 |
| Shenzhen Cultural Center: Shenzhen, Guangdong | p. 77 |
| National Indoor Stadium: Beijing | p. 80 |
| 2008 CAFA Art Museum (New): Beijing | p. 83 |
| Wukesong Indoor Stadium: Beijing | p. 88 |
| Grand MOMA: Beijing | p. 94 |
| Beijing Capital International Airport-Terminal 3: Beijing | p. 98 |
| National Stadium (Bird's Nest): Beijing | p. 102 |
| National Aquatics Center (Water Cube): Beijing | p. 106 |
| Shanghai World Financial Center: Shanghai | p. 110 |
| 2009 CCTV Headquarters (New): Beijing | p. 114 |
| China World Trade Center Tower III: Beijing | p. 117 |
| Guangzhou Opera House: Guangzhou, Guangdong | p. 120 |
| 2010 China Pavilion of the World Expo 2010: Shanghai | p. 124 |
