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The Architecture of Suzhou

By (author) Dr. Fei Chen, By (author) Andre Brown, By (author) Dr. Yiping Dong

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The Architecture of Suzhou provides a thorough exploration of Suzhouâ€™s architecture and urban development through a detailed survey of key historical remains and contemporary creations in the city including houses, gardens, public buildings, bridges, streets and other structures. The book reveals how Suzhouâ€™s unique architectural and urban qualities continue to influence contemporary practice, maintaining the so-called â€œSuzhou Styleâ€, and representing a remarkable process of identity-building. It positions Suzhou within the context of Chinaâ€™s rapid growth since the 1980s, where the city tells a compelling narrative of the urban relationship between the millennia-old cultural heritage and the booming modern economy. The early part of the book charts the old cityâ€™s growth over centuries. It then examines significant transformations through the late 20th century, followed by the subsequent 30 years of industrial and economic boom. It also investigates the surrounding water towns and villages, which showcase fascinating adaptations to the natural conditions. This book serves as a companion to understanding how the city balances modernisation, environmental constraints and the preservation of cultural heritage. It also alludes to a promising future for Suzhou, with its current focus on higher education, research, creative industries, and new technologies, alongside a long-standing appreciation and reverence for local traditions, culture, and the environment.

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