Architecture City Guide: Shanghai

This week, with the help of our readers, our  is headed to . is noted for having more Art Deco buildings than any other city, including László Hudec’s Park Hotel, which is not on our list but will be added in a future guide. Like many cities in , Shanghai’s rapid growth has meant a boon in contemporary architecture styles. We put together a list of 12 modern/contemporary buildings that we feel provides a good starting point. It is far from complete. There are dozens of other great buildings that are not our list, and we are looking to add to the list in the near future. Please add your favorites in the comment section below so we can add them on the second go around. Again thank you to all our readers who sent in their suggestions and photographs. The city guides would not be possible without your help.

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The Architecture City Guide: Shanghai list and corresponding map after the break.

In Progress: Xidayinggang Twin Bridge / CA-DESIGN

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Architects: CA-DESIGN / Architecture and Urban Planning
Location: Qingpu, Shanghai, China
Director in charge: Pedro Pablo Arroyo Alba
Project year: 2010
Photographs: Montse Zamorano & CA-Group

Quingpu Pedestrian Bridge / CA-DESIGN

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Architects: CA-DESIGN / Architecture and Urban Planning
Location: Quingpu, , China
Director in charge: Pedro Pablo Arroyo Alba
Collaborators: Yki Fo (project leader), Chen Junquan, Yang Yixiu, Wang Fan, Wang Xin, Pablo Sendra Fernández, Eva Jiménez del Río, Luo Wei.
Client: Shanghai Qingpu New City Construction Development (Group) Co. Ltd.
Engineering: Bridge Structures Department of Tongji University
Contractor: Shanghai Greenland Construction (Group) Co. Ltd.
Project year: 2004-2008
Site Area: 1,000 sqm
Photographs:

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