Japanese Architects in Shanghai:Selected Case Studies in the Post-Mao Period

摘要

This paper reviews Japanese architectural design since 1980 in Shanghai, China's largest city, through studies of typical examples since 1980, the Ruijin Building, Garden Hotel of the 1980s, Buildings in Hongqiao of the 1990s and three projects built in the new millennium. The design merits and local people's attitudes towards these buildings are examined The study is set against a background of technical advancement and modemization within the building industry in Shanghai. The paper showcases the unique experiences a fast growing city gained in its process towards modernization.