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.
17 Examples of New China Architecture
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World's Highest Bungee Jump
Macau Tower is 764 Ft Up
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Futuristic Movie Theatre in Hong Kong
AMC Pacific Place Cinema
15
Rolls Royce Hotel
Hong Kong Hotel Provides Guests with Sweet Ride
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2008 Olympic Architecture
China's Stadium Designs
13
130,000 Square Foot Skateboard Park New Jiangwan City China
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Skinable Buildings
Cybertecture International
11
Asian Answer To Vegas
Macau Gaming Resort Hong Kong
10
Miniature China Monuments
Beijing Lego Sports City
9
Great Wheel of China
World's Tallest Ferris Wheel in Beijing
8
Commune Hotel by the Great Wall
China's Soho
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Global Bioconstructivism
‘Emergent' Architecture
6
Bejing Olympics Architecture
Herzog & de Meuron's National Stadium
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Beijing National Aquatics Center
Water Cube
4
Opulent Chinese New Year
InterContinental Hong Kong Luxury Getaway
3
Celebrity Hotel Suites
International Rooms of Luxury
2
Transient Art Pavilion
Zaha Hadid's Chanel Design
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Mega Terminals
Beijing Terminal 3 is World's Largest Building
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