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English | Softcover | 2025 | 256 pages | 26×19 cm
Publisher Park Books
Author Xiangning Li (Editor), Wilfried Wang (Editor)
ISBN 9783038604235
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【Book Description】
This volume examines, from a professional and analytical standpoint, the extent to which architecture can articulate critical thought through built form. It investigates how residential projects, public buildings, and diplomatic architecture embody cultural and political meanings within their respective contexts. The essays consider, for example, whether modernist housing represents a collective resistance to inadequate living conditions, or whether embassies can communicate deeper messages across diplomatic and cultural spheres. Through rigorous scholarly analysis, the book develops a field that has rarely been systematically explored, revealing how architecture serves as a tangible medium for social debate and institutional reflection.
Originating from the 2023 International Conference on Architectural Criticism held at Tongji University in Shanghai, the book brings together theoretical perspectives and case studies from leading international architects and architectural practices. Situated within the dynamic tension between tradition and modernity, contemporary architecture reveals diverse critical positions, ranging from skepticism toward notions of linear progress to the re-examination of familial and social structures, as well as dialogues that challenge established systems of power. With its depth and clarity, the volume demonstrates how architecture transcends mere physical form to become a catalyst for cultural reflection and public discourse, making it an essential resource for the study of architectural theory and critical practice.
【Details】
Editors: Xiangning Li, Wilfried Wang
Publisher: Park Books
Publication Year: 2025
Size: 26 × 19 cm
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256 pages

