snaps | my favorite windows in shanghai ::
Sunday, September 27th, 2009:: taken in Shanghai on Huaihai West Rd.; my favorite windows in the city. // AjS
Archive for the ‘architecture’ Category
snaps | china’s twin towers ::
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009:: taken in Pudong, Shanghai with my iPhone while I was waiting at a red light. The Shanghai Financial Center and the Jin Mao Tower – my two favorite buildings in Asia. // AjS
beijing’s 2nd apple store ::
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009:: Apple is apparently opening a second official store in Beijing, near the Qianmen area. Ben Wood, the Shanghai-based architect of Xintiandi-fame, and his Shanghai Studio design firm are behind the project. Link here for more. Uh, when can we get an official Apple store in Shanghai. Pretty please? // AjS
snaps | glass shard walls ::
Sunday, June 7th, 2009:: taken in Shanghai in an alleyway near the intersection of Middle Fuxing Rd. and Baoqing Rd. Maybe I’m the only one, but I quite like the glass chard aesthetic atop brick walls in China. On some level, I think it’s artistic. I’ve seen it done with multi-colored glass and even with bits and pieces of smashed wine bottles. // AjS
snaps | protest in shanghai ::
Monday, May 18th, 2009:: I noticed these protest banners on my way into work this morning. I wonder how long they will stay there. The photos below were taken in Shanghai at the intersection of Middle Huaihai Rd. and Huating Rd. The first one says: 上交响迁建严重扰民破坏和谐, meaning “The relocation of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra to a new building seriously disturbs the people and is destroying (social) harmony.” The second one says: 上交响不要论为破坏历史建筑的罪人, meaning “The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra should not turn into criminals against historical architecture.” Does anyone know why the authors used the word “论为” instead of “沦为,” or is it just an honest typo? I like how protest banners in China are black on white. // AjS
snaps | windows ::
Sunday, April 12th, 2009:: taken in Shanghai on Huating Rd. Art deco window stylings. Bravo, well done. // AjS
“jiong” house in chongqing ::
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009:: I came across this picture on Dianping.com, a “jiong” (囧) house in Chongqing, apparently just outside Chongqing #11 Middle School. Neat. // AjS
things well done | stairwell ::
Friday, March 20th, 2009
neocha.com | townway ::
Thursday, March 5th, 2009:: a short original film titled Townway by Neocha.com-user AE (aka Yufei). In describing the film, Yufei says, “Beijing is the world’s most mysterious and mystical city. Leaving from Sihui station on the line 8 subway, pay close attention and you can see Beijing’s unusual beauty subtly emerge; however, this is something rare that you can’t experience every time.” // AjS
music by: Murcof
[full disclosure: 56minus1 is a partner at Neocha.com]
snaps | hong kong ::
Monday, December 1st, 2008:: taken in Hong Kong, China // AjS
