Tall Buildings of China

Georges Binder

jul 2015 · Images Publishing

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This breathtaking new book, compiled by tall buildings specialist, Georges Binder, showcases more than 100 of the tallest buildings in China across more than 25 cities, including those towering over the megacities of Beijing, Shanghai and emerging supercities, such as Chengdu, Guangzhou and Tianjin. Georges Binder summarises the history of the Chinese tall building landscape from the 1930s to the present day, and features the best in contemporary design, including emerging architectural trends, showcasing each project with beautiful imagery and detailed plans. The book also delves into the hard architectural statistics and buildings’ features with gritty detail. These skyscrapers are a fitting symbol of China’s new-found prosperity, ambition and architectural flair. 

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Georges Binder is the managing director of Buildings & Data SA. The Brussels-based firm specializes in research, marketing and editorial and media services for architects and developers. A 35-year special interest in high-rise buildings led Georges--who has compiled a comprehensive data bank that includes facts, plans, original marketing brochures and images of thousands of high-rises and other major significant projects from around the world--to be involved in several publications, research, exhibitions and editorial activities focusing on tall buildings. In October 2012, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) recognized Georges as a CTBUH Fellow to honour his commitment to the well-known Chicago-based organization as well as the sharing of his tall buildings knowledge.