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Beauty and the East

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The unique architectural language of China, as told through homegrown design practices and the architects shaping its future. The transformation of China in the past four decades has been nothing short of spectacular. Now a cultural and economic player on the world stage, its rise has also given air to a new generation of architects and interior designers.

Once China looked to the West for references and inspiration, but today an emerging movement is moulding a new design expression which fuses centuries of local tradition with idealistic visions. Beauty and the East presents the Chinese talent shaping an aesthetic bound by heritage and the surrounding environment. Adopting new methods and techniques, they are pushing design possibilities and influencing the watching world, from cultural institutions to cityscapes.

Design press has praised the book for celebrating the last two decades of architectural experimentation across China, highlighting how it charts the dialogue between tradition and modernity through a wide-ranging survey of projects that draw on age-old methods and materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the book focus on?

Contemporary Chinese architecture and interior design, exploring how a new generation of local architects fuses tradition with modern vision.

Is this book more architecture or interiors focused?

Primarily architecture, spanning cultural institutions to cityscapes, though interior spaces feature throughout.

Is it a good gift?

Yes, it's a striking gift for architecture and design enthusiasts.


Why You'll Love It

  • A rare survey of contemporary Chinese architecture and design talent
  • Explores the fusion of centuries-old tradition with modern vision
  • Striking photography spanning cultural institutions to cityscapes
  • A distinctive coffee table piece for architecture enthusiasts

Product Details

  • Format: Hardcover

Styling Tips

  • Style on a coffee table alongside monochrome objects for a considered look
  • A standout gift for architects, designers and travel-inspired readers
  • Pair with other architecture titles for a curated design library

The Takeaway

Beauty and the East is a hardcover survey of contemporary Chinese architecture, exploring how a new generation of designers fuses heritage with modern vision. Available at Flux Boutique, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.

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