My new post for Zouk Architects has been published. The piece explores the radically different routes Chinese architecture is taking as the country urbanises:

China’s rising skyline looks exclusively to the future, forging relationships with international architecture firms. As the world’s most populated country with similarly strong economic credentials, this international approach to architecture shows the part of China that considers itself ready and fully embedded in global culture. However, at the same time, many are still uncomfortable with the speed of change being witnessed in the country, and are fighting to preserve the country’s colourful history. This has become a catalyst for an entirely different type of development trend in Shanghai, and many other major cities in China.

You can read the whole post by clicking here.

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