COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
Ningbo Cultural Museum: A design process of seeking modern national architecture in China
Creator:
Wang, Zhehui
Subject:
Thesis (M.Arch.) -- Architecture
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Architecture
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Abstract:
In the 1980’s, the Policy of Economic Reform & Opening Doors led the way for China to be a
modern country. But, this modernization process has brought many challenges to many Chinese cities.
Instead of following traditional forms of urbanism, modernization tore down most buildings, and abandoned
the Chinese culture. The foundation established for cities and the orginal reason that people lived in them
was lost. Without culture, the cities lose their identities. Every street in every city looks the same in an effort
to appear more “global.” Ningbo is one of those cities. Retaining the traditional building and preserving
culture for the next generation is the primary priority for the Ningbonese. This thesis addresses this goal by
offering a design for a Ningbo Cultural Center that will help to educate and inform the next generation about
modern national architecture in China.
modern country. But, this modernization process has brought many challenges to many Chinese cities.
Instead of following traditional forms of urbanism, modernization tore down most buildings, and abandoned
the Chinese culture. The foundation established for cities and the orginal reason that people lived in them
was lost. Without culture, the cities lose their identities. Every street in every city looks the same in an effort
to appear more “global.” Ningbo is one of those cities. Retaining the traditional building and preserving
culture for the next generation is the primary priority for the Ningbonese. This thesis addresses this goal by
offering a design for a Ningbo Cultural Center that will help to educate and inform the next generation about
modern national architecture in China.
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design
Date:
2014-08
Format:
PDF: 184 p. : ill