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  • The Great Ride Of China

    The Great Ride Of China

    Published by Amy on January 14, 2014 | 2 Responses

    Recently completing a 146 day motorcycle trip around China allowed me to visit many of the unique cultural and architectural sites this amazing country has to offer. Over the next few weeks and months I’ll be writing in more detail about these sites, so stay tuned!

  • Lijiang and Dali - Two Historical Towns and Their Different Approaches to Cultural Preservation

    Lijiang and Dali – Two Historical Towns and Their Different Approaches to Cultural Preservation

    Published by Amy on November 20, 2013 | 3 Responses

    There are different ways China is currently preserving it’s culture and architecture and in this article a comparison between two historic old towns in Yunnan is made; one with a UNESCO World Heritage listing and the other without.

  • One Of A Kind: The Story Of 798 Art Zone

    One Of A Kind: The Story Of 798 Art Zone

    Published by Amy on May 18, 2013 | 1 Response

    My first introduction to 798 Art Zone was one of laser pointers, loud music and more leopard print lycra than you could shake a stick at. Yes, it was the… Read more →

  • All Is Not Lost: Ancient Town Preservation In China

    All Is Not Lost: Ancient Town Preservation In China

    Published by Amy on March 21, 2013 | 1 Response

    A look at a few ancient town preservation projects, proving that China does have the ability to approach building preservation in an even-handed and holistic way.

  • Welcome To Project: China Building Restoration!

    Welcome To Project: China Building Restoration!

    Published by Amy on November 12, 2012 | Leave a response

    Thanks for checking out Project: China Building Restoration, the website on all things related to building restoration and sustainable building practice in China.

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Round Table Discussion on China's Urban Development

Round Table Discussion on China’s Urban Development

In May Stanford’s Urban Studies program: Human Cities China (part of the Human Cities Initiative) organsied a round table seminar at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The discussion was led by… Read more →

Published by Jiaqi Ma on August 4, 2016 | Leave a response
The Past, Present And Future Of Preservation In Beijing's Hutongs

The Past, Present And Future Of Preservation In Beijing’s Hutongs

Beijing Courtyards Then and Now Under the summer shade of a century-old poplar tree, two elderly people are playing Chinese chess, each holding a traditional cattail-leaf fan in their hand,… Read more →

Published by Jiaqi Ma on July 28, 2016
Memory & Identity: Renovation As Narrative

Memory & Identity: Renovation As Narrative

Cristiano Bianchi (left) and Enrico Ancilli (right) BIG THANKS to those who have shown continuous interest and support to our CBR Speakers Series! We just hosted our June presentation with architecture… Read more →

Published by Jiaqi Ma on July 5, 2016 | Leave a response
LiDAR Technology Reveals Vast Underground Medieval Cities

LiDAR Technology Reveals Vast Underground Medieval Cities

 Image by Damian Evans via Journal of Archaeological Science Last Friday the Guardian reported on a groundbreaking archaeological discovery of several vast medieval cities buried underneath Cambodia’s jungle, not far… Read more →

Published by Jiaqi Ma on June 13, 2016 | Leave a response
A Second Life For The Sino-French University

A Second Life For The Sino-French University

CBR would like to say a big THANK YOU to those who attended last week’s YISHU 8 event for an interesting conversation with Caroline Odinet on “A Second Life for the… Read more →

Published by Jiaqi Ma on January 29, 2016 | Leave a response
We Wish You A Happy 2016!

We Wish You A Happy 2016!

Project: China Building Restoration wishes everyone a very happy new year! Special thanks to all of our followers for their ongoing support, we hope your 2016 has got off to… Read more →

Published by Amy on January 12, 2016 | Leave a response
The Rebuilding Of The Pear Orchard Temple

The Rebuilding Of The Pear Orchard Temple

At our last Speakers Event Chris Barclay talked about his experience restoring an old temple in Yunnan and shared with us his philosophy on building restoration.

Published by Jiaqi Ma on August 31, 2015 | 3 Responses
The Making Of The Temple Hotel

The Making Of The Temple Hotel

Zhizhusi – Temple of Wisdom CBR would like to thank everyone who joined us last Thursday for a viewing of  “The Making Of The Temple Hotel” hosted by Juan van… Read more →

Published by Jiaqi Ma on July 8, 2015
Successful First CBR Speaking Event

Successful First CBR Speaking Event

About the Speaking Series We’re happy to announce that our new speaking series got off to a good start last Thursday with the first presentation titled “Historic Preservation in China”… Read more →

Published by Amy on May 29, 2015 | Leave a response
Restoration Plans for the Eastern Qing Tombs

Restoration Plans for the Eastern Qing Tombs

The State Administration of Cultural Heritage has started restoration works on the Eastern Qing Tombs located on the north-eastern outskirts of Beijing.

Published by Amy on May 21, 2015 | Leave a response

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Heritage Treasures of Gansu

Heritage Treasures of Gansu

Published by Amy on April 30, 2015 | Leave a response
Bruce in Beijing: The Dashilar Project

Bruce in Beijing: The Dashilar Project

Published by Amy on March 31, 2015 | Leave a response
Bruce in Beijing: Interview With The Courtyard Institute

Bruce in Beijing: Interview With The Courtyard Institute

Published by Amy on March 16, 2015 | Leave a response
Happy Year of the Ram!

Happy Year of the Ram!

Published by Amy on February 27, 2015 | Leave a response
Insights from Working in a Chinese Building Restoration Company

Insights from Working in a Chinese Building Restoration Company

Published by Amy on January 31, 2015 | 1 Response
Our new partnership to advance sustainable design solutions

Our new partnership to advance sustainable design solutions

Published by Amy on January 30, 2015 | Leave a response
The Dashilar Platform Approach to Urban Regeneration

The Dashilar Platform Approach to Urban Regeneration

Published by Amy on January 14, 2015
The Temple Restaurant Beijing and China's Cultural Preservation Standards

The Temple Restaurant Beijing and China’s Cultural Preservation Standards

Published by Amy on January 9, 2015 | 1 Response
Loess Plateau Cave Dwellings

Loess Plateau Cave Dwellings

Published by Amy on May 25, 2014 | 1 Response
The Heart of Ming and Qing Dynasty Architecture

The Heart of Ming and Qing Dynasty Architecture

Published by Amy on February 6, 2014
An Accidental Night in a Mongolian Yurt

An Accidental Night in a Mongolian Yurt

Published by Amy on January 23, 2014 | Leave a response
Manzhouli- China's Russian Dollhouse Town

Manzhouli- China’s Russian Dollhouse Town

Published by Amy on August 28, 2013 | 2 Responses
Exploring Historic Harbin

Exploring Historic Harbin

Published by Amy on August 17, 2013 | 2 Responses
Half a Day in Chengde

Half a Day in Chengde

Published by Amy on August 12, 2013 | 1 Response
A Tour of China's Building Restoration and Historical Architecture Sites

A Tour of China’s Building Restoration and Historical Architecture Sites

Published by Amy on August 7, 2013 | Leave a response
Radio Interview with AM 774

Radio Interview with AM 774

Published by Amy on June 10, 2013 | Leave a response
Beijing's Dongsi Area as an Example of Building Preservation

Beijing’s Dongsi Area as an Example of Building Preservation

Published by Amy on April 30, 2013 | 2 Responses
Interview With A Forbidden City Restoration Expert

Interview With A Forbidden City Restoration Expert

Published by Amy on March 11, 2013 | 2 Responses
Tongzhou's Wall - The Fate Of A Movable Relic

Tongzhou’s Wall – The Fate Of A Movable Relic

Published by Amy on March 1, 2013 | Leave a response
An Exploration Of Chinese Imitation Towns And Architecture

An Exploration Of Chinese Imitation Towns And Architecture

Published by Amy on February 17, 2013 | 4 Responses

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