Wu Bin – författare

After thirty years of economic reform, China has reached a crossroads in its development process, and faces many challenges in the use of natural resources, the living environment, and the economic, social and political systems. The sustainability of China’s reform and development is even more salient in the face of the global financial crisis and economic recession. Taking the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing as an iconic turning-point, the book explores key themes such as economic reform and sustainability, innovation and sustainability, globalisation and social development, and analyses the prospects for sustainable reform and development in Post-Olympic China. The book includes topics such as Chinese banking reforms; the issue of regional inequalities; energy and environmental challenges; industry development and corporate social responsibility, and democracy and media bloggers. With analysis written by experts from a wide range of disciplines, the book will appeal to a wide range of readers interested in China’s environment and sustainable development, economic and political reform, and international relations.

Wu is one of China s most recognized and awarded designers, and the proposer of an original holistic design language at the crossroads of East and West. In a modern era when tranquility has become a luxury, his work seamlessly blends traditional Eastern aesthetics with Western modernism, creating majestic spaces with a distinctive calm and soothing atmosphere. This book showcases a selection of W.DESIGN recent projects: the elegant Riverside Mansion, the spectacular property Dequin Meri Poodom in the majestic mountains of South China, an estate in the Sanya Haitang Bay, and city apartments. Mindful of the relationship between man and nature, these sophisticated houses integrate the essence of Chinese traditional landscape and garden architecture into modern open layouts with clear lines, fluid transitions and a dynamic interplay between interior and exterior. The results are superb and elevated interiors of grandiose volumes, precise proportions, elegant details, and a keen sensibility for the combination of luxurious materials. Featuring a unique embroidered cloth cover, this exquisite volume will appeal to design aficionados everywhere.