China's Architecture Wave

[bhchao]

The design for the Suzhou Museum is also a favorite of mine.

The Hearst Tower is the first "Green" building in Manhattan. The building collects rainwater and uses it to replenish water lost to evaporation from the air conditioning system. This rainwater is also used to water plants in the lobby.

Another feature of the Hearst is energy efficiency. The building's sensors detect the amount of sunlight entering windows, and turn on or dim lights accordingly. Motion sensors automatically shut off office lights and monitors when an office remains vacant for a certain period of time.

[gougou]

Audiovisual feature on danwei.com about the current state of some of the above mentioned projects.

[bhchao]

Anyone been to the newly opened Suzhou Museum?

[ruoxuan]

I'm not really sure where to put this post.but I'm glad to see there were some talking about architecture here.I've been currently involved with an urban housing program and started to pay more attention to urban issues like historic precinct preservation,local context,etc. and I found this not long before:

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-09/21/content_376354.htm

http://www.chinacity.com/blog/user1/4971/archives/2006/50057.shtml

http://www.tianzifang.cn/media.htm

it's pretty old news and it's now said to be a very successful example of "culture street" restoration and Shanghai Linong preservation. maybe the first creative industry park in shanghai.I myself have never been there since I do not live in Shanghai. but I really want to find more examples that have association of chinese architecture culture (Hutong,Linong,Siheyuan,Jiexiang,etc) anyone interested in this subject?

Thanks for reading.

[bhchao]

Some construction photos of the Shanghai World Financial Center:

Proposals for a taller tower next door:

It's no secret that building tall is the craze in China and other parts of Asia. It's a symbol of status and power. But I think most people would agree that creating livable, human-oriented, and environmentally friendly cities would be more rewarding to a city's residents.

[bhchao]

Found these additional architectural designs: http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/04/chinaawards/source/15.htm

I like the Villa Shizilin by 张永和 (seems to fit with the surrounding natural landscape based on the pictures), Zhujiajiao Water Town, and Two To One House

The Hebei Educational Publishing House by 张永和: http://images.businessweek.com/ss/05/12/yunghochang/source/5.htm