Publisher's Synopsis
This is a special limited two volume edition compiled by Frdric Edelmann. In the Chinese City illustrates the history of urban China, from its acceleration over the 20th century to its metamorphosis over the last decade. It also explores 8 contemporary cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. Positions draws a portrait of the new generation of Chinese architects, through over 40 remarkable architectonic projects, from 2003 to 2008. These architects are making their mark within the backdrop of world class architecture stars like Koolhaas, Herzog et De Meuron, Foster, Andreu....
