Beijing: The New City

By Claudio Greco, Glaudio Greco, Carlo Santoro

A fully illustrated and in-depth investigation of the Chinese capital with a special focus on the changes in its urban layout within the last two decades (1990-2005). In view of the forthcoming Olympics, Beijing is intent on revitalizing its image as the capital of a nation capable of taking a leading role in the world. Construction is already underway and has been entrusted to the most prestigious architects on the international scene (Koolhaas, Herzog & de Meuron, Ito, Isozaki, Hadid, and Andreu).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8861303021
• ISBN13: 9788861303027
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Skira
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.5" x 8.3"