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The Forgotten Story of Ancient China’s “First Skyscraper”
Liaodi Pagoda, once the tallest structure in the world, now stands as part of the backdrop of a crowded square in a small Hebei city
A Master Architect’s Love Affair With a Small Chinese Town
Hebei province’s Zhengding city is a treasure trove of preserved ancient Chinese wooden structures, thanks to the efforts of master architect Liang Sicheng
Industrial Evolution: Turning Old Factories into New Cultural Parks
Can heritage protection projects give new life to China’s abandoned factories?
The Ugly Truth: China’s Weird Buildings Have Their Roots in Education
Is a lack of “aesthetic education” to blame for bizarre architecture and artistic confusion in modern China?
The Sky’s the Limit: How China Fell Out of Love With Skyscrapers
Plagued by over-construction, safety issues, and environmental concerns, China’s skyscraper boom may be finally coming to an end
I. M. Pei: A Chinese Retrospective
Chinese-American architect’s bold designs spoke to a complicated relationship with his birth country
Which Assassin Killed the Bookstore?
Bookshop owner’s letter highlights contradictions in Beijing’s efforts in demolition
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