China Living

By Sharon Leece

Book Overview

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 exciting place on the planet right now.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080484593X
• ISBN13: 9780804845939
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.8" x 11.8"