Zhang Jinqiu, a celebrated woman architect in contemporary China, is known for her successful designs blending tradition and modernity. With a large number of modern creations featuring distinctive traditional styles ...Zhang Jinqiu, a celebrated woman architect in contemporary China, is known for her successful designs blending tradition and modernity. With a large number of modern creations featuring distinctive traditional styles designed for the ancient city of Xi’an as well as many other historical cities in China, Zhang has contributed to diversity of urban planning concepts and made valuable explorations on cultural dimensions of architectural design.展开更多
Editor＇s note： In May 2004, the renovation of Meridian Gate Tower in the Forbidden City was launched. In May 2005, the first phase of the renovation was completed and in its new exhibition hall was displayed treasur...Editor＇s note： In May 2004, the renovation of Meridian Gate Tower in the Forbidden City was launched. In May 2005, the first phase of the renovation was completed and in its new exhibition hall was displayed treasures from Versailles Palace collections. This first exhibition in Meridian Gate Tower marked the building＇s re-opening to the public after more than 30 years. In the glass exhibition hall. viewers experienced the incredible charm of French arts.展开更多
文摘Zhang Jinqiu, a celebrated woman architect in contemporary China, is known for her successful designs blending tradition and modernity. With a large number of modern creations featuring distinctive traditional styles designed for the ancient city of Xi’an as well as many other historical cities in China, Zhang has contributed to diversity of urban planning concepts and made valuable explorations on cultural dimensions of architectural design.
文摘Editor＇s note： In May 2004, the renovation of Meridian Gate Tower in the Forbidden City was launched. In May 2005, the first phase of the renovation was completed and in its new exhibition hall was displayed treasures from Versailles Palace collections. This first exhibition in Meridian Gate Tower marked the building＇s re-opening to the public after more than 30 years. In the glass exhibition hall. viewers experienced the incredible charm of French arts.
