Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
- Covers planning, architecture, interior design and landscape design from the perspectives of homeowners, making this a useful manual for designers - An introduction to Shanghai through the eyes of its residents - Edited by Shanghai Daily, the most popular English newspaper in China To many people their home encapsulates their life. No matter how big or small, a home is a direct representation of the homeowner's attitude, their opinions, and their individual aesthetics. Using the home as a starting point this compilation is filled with the first-hand accounts of local and international residents who live in Shanghai. People from all professions - office workers, chefs, designers, and even diplomats - describe their daily lives and how they have come to find themselves in this metropolis, whether they reside in small apartments, studio spaces, three-storey lane houses, or modern skyscraper apartments overlooking Pudong's immense skyline. Each resident tells their personal story, offering a unique insight into why so many people from around the world have made their home in Shanghai.
Synopsis
Shanghai residents from all walks of life discuss their design and furnishing ideas, their daily routines and their lifestyles, offering readers a unique insight into how these people, often from around the world, have made their home in this bustling metropolis.