Shanghai is an architectural phenomenon - it has more skyscrapers than New York, yet the important buildings from the 1920s and 30s have been preserved - a place where traditional culture rests easily alongside modern aesthetics."Shanghai Architecture" is a superbly illustrated volume that takes readers on a fascinating journey through the history of the city - from the original walled enclave through the era of foreign settlements, to the steel and glass high-rises of the modern city.Organised into nine sections, each focusing on an important area of the city, and featuring little-know historic details and anecdotes about the area, this is an essential guide to discovering what makes Shanghai one of the most dynamic and vibrant cities in the world.This book provides a fascinating journey through the unique architectural heritage of one of the world's most dynamic and vibrant cities.