Shanghai’s illustrious history and phenomenal future is contextualised in this book by examining the evolution of the city’s architecture and urban form. Shanghai is home to some of the most influential colonial architecture in the world, outstanding examples of Modernism and Art Deco (yet to be documented internationally), and an exceptional selection of eclectic and vernacular architecture reflecting Shanghai’s many adopted cultures. First comprehensively researched book to put Shanghai’s architectural history in its social context.
