Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;Gain insight into the world's hyper-modern design paradise with this stunning Chinese interior design book.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; 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 evidentand#8212;but modern materials and techniques now form the cornerstones of new design movements.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;China Livingandlt;/iandgt; 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 homesand#8212;the array of lifestyles and design options in China are as varied as the country itself.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;China Livingandlt;/iandgt; unveils the most exciting homes in Beijing, Shanghai and Hongkongand#8212;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 fusionand#8212;all of the homes in this book exemplify different facets of an emerging identity that is uniquely Chinese and yet has global appeal.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Design topics include:andlt;/bandgt; andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; Back to the Futureandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; New Creativityandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Urban Innovationandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Elemental Appealandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; City Glamourandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt; This stunning, colorful book offers a detailed view of the lifestyle of modern China, arguably the most exiting place on the planet right now.
Review
"This elegant guide to the architectural fusion of modern and traditional aesthetics in Chinese home design is gorgeously laid out and will appeal to both the practiced and novice eye."—Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
andlt;iandgt;China Livingandlt;/iandgt; unveils the most exciting homes in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kongand#8212;three of the world's most dynamic cities. From Beijing's creative formalism to Shanghai's energetic glamour and Hong Kong's latest high-tech and cultural fusionand#8212;all of the homes in this book exemplify different facets of an emerging identity that is uniquely Chinese and yet has global appeal.
Synopsis
China Living unveils the most exciting homes in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong—three of the world's most dynamic cities. From Beijing's creative formalism to Shanghai's energetic glamour and Hong Kong'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.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Sharon Leeceandlt;/bandgt; is a writer and editor based in Hong Kong and China. Formerly Editor-in-Chief of andlt;iandgt;ELLE Decorationandlt;/iandgt; Hong Kong, she helped launch andlt;iandgt;ELLE Decorationandlt;/iandgt; China and continues to contribute to both magazines. She writes articles for leading lifestyle publications in Asia, including the andlt;iandgt;South China Morning Postandlt;/iandgt;. She is the author of two books on Chinese design and architectureand#8212;andlt;iandgt;China Styleandlt;/iandgt; and the best-selling andlt;iandgt;China Modern.andlt;/iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;A. Chester Ongandlt;/bandgt;, born in the Philippines and currently based in Hong Kong, has photographed widely throughout Asia, and his work has appeared in magazines and exhibitions as well as books. Among recent Periplus books featuring his photography are andlt;iandgt;Tropical Living, China Modern, Chinese Houses,andlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;25 Tropical Houses in the Philippines.andlt;/iandgt;