Chengdu event promotes 20th-century Chinese architectural heritage

Buildings that have yet to receive widespread attention, such as InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin and two former residences of Zhu Qiqian, a politician, entrepreneur, and traditional Chinese architect in modern China, are also featured in the eighth batch.

The new batch also shines a spotlight on architectural works in China’s less developed areas, which account for nearly 20 percent of the 101 projects. Buildings in China’s hinterland, such as Yuxi in Yunan, Zaozhuang in Shandong, Jinzhong in Shanxi, and Shihezi in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, made the list of China’s 20^th-century architectural heritage for the first time.

Also included in the new batch are buildings that embody the spirit of the Reform and Opening-up policy, like the Shenzhen Museum and the China Merchants Industrial Building in Shenzhen as well as those showcasing the vigorous development of Chinese architectural techniques, like Jinling Hotel Phase I in Nanjing and the Juzizhou Bridge in Changsha.

Another highlight of the eighth batch is the Art Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts. The museum, built in 2008, was designed by Japanese architect and Pritzker Prize winner Arata Isozaki.