"Concrete Nostalgia: The Reinvention of Shanghai's Shikumen Alleyways"

Section 1: The Anatomy of Reinvention - 78% of protected shikumen structures now host hybrid commercial-residential functions - Case study: How Tianzifang's Artist Colony evolved into a tourist magnet - The "brick-and-glass" architectural moveme

The Renaissance of Shanghai's Historic Architecture: Blending Heritage with Modernity

Introduction: A City of Contrasts Shanghai's skyline tells two stories: the futuristic towers of Pudong symbolize China's economic miracle, while the low-rise historic districts west of the Huangpu River whisper tales of the city's cosmopolitan pa