17 Examples of New China Architecture

From Hong Kong Hip Hotels to Shanghaichitecture

Now that the Beijing Olympics have passed, China is not nearly as much on the media radar as before, particularly with regards to new buildings and architectural innovations. 

While the structures erected in Beijing are tremendous—and will no doubt influence new global architecture—there are highly noteworthy pieces being built in other metropolitans in China like Shanghai.

The photo gallery above includes some of the most amazing developments, like the Shanghai Nights tower and the People’s Building, in China, supplemented by some of the best of Beijing below.

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