China Living Paperback
by Sharon Leece, A. Chester Ong
Paperback
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Gain insight into the world's hyper-modern design paradise with this stunning Chinese interior design book. In this rapidly-changing nation, the pioneering spirit of a new China manifests itself in cutting-edge design and architecture.
An insatiable appetite for creative new directions is leading interior designers to infuse their work with a fresh vision rooted in Chinese culture but totally of the moment.
The traditional aesthetic values of elegance, subtlety and proportion and a deep-rooted sense of China's ancient culture and art are still evident--but modern materials and techniques now form the cornerstones of new design movements.
China Living Provides a fascinating overview of China's diverse design landscape today.
From modernist mountain villas to high-rise condominiums, and from artistic retreats in former industrial buildings to refurbished courtyard homes--the array of lifestyles and design options in China are as varied as the country itself.
China Living unveils the most exciting homes in Beijing, Shanghai and Hongkong--three of the world's most dynamic cities.
From Beijing's creative formalism to Shanghai's energetic glamour and Hongkong's latest high-tech and cultural fusion--all of the homes in this book exemplify different facets of an emerging identity that is uniquely Chinese and yet has global appeal.
Design topics include: Back to the Future New Creativity Urban Innovation Elemental Appeal City Glamour This stunning, colorful book offers a detailed view of the lifestyle of modern China, arguably the most exiting place on the planet right now.
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- Format:Paperback
- Pages:224 pages
- Publisher:Periplus Editions
- Publication Date:01/03/2013
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- ISBN:9780794607333
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback
- Pages:224 pages
- Publisher:Periplus Editions
- Publication Date:01/03/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9780794607333
