
Like many other cities in China, Hefei is undergoing a rapid transformation. The original urban fabric was torn apart and discarded, replaced by giant blocks of anonymous structures and forms. The present Hefei is just a fleeting moment on its relentless march toward the future. So, we call it a “Momentary City”. The neighborhoods that were demolished and the new sites that are under construction fill this Momentary City with scabs. We try to...

Manitowoc Cranes has introduced a new 100 t capacity crawler crane to the Chinese market. Recent infrastructure development projects have made China one of the fastest-growing construction equipment markets in the world. The new crane, called the MLC100, is a world-class crawler crane engineered by Manitowoc in China. The company will back the crane with Manitowoc Crane Care’s China-based field technicians and local contact center. The MLC100 is...

Manitowoc recently unveiled three new GT series of truck cranes. The truck crane range will initially offer three models, ranging in capacities from 10t to 25 t. The cranes are: the GT-10, with a 10 t capacity; the GT-18, with an 18 t capacity; and the GT-25, with a 25 t capacity. The cranes are the first new models from the Manitowoc factory in Tai’an, China. Manitowoc created a joint venture, known as Manitowoc Dongyue, with Tai’an Dongyue Heavy...
Shanghai Center project will be started since Nov. 29, 2008. It is proposed to be the tallest building of China after it finished. Shanghai Tower will be a 632-meter, super-tall tower sited in the heart of Shanghai’s Luijiazui Finance and Trade Zone, adjacent to the Jin Mao Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center. As the newest icon on the Shanghai skyline, Shanghai Tower’s distinctive transparent spiral form will showcase cutting-edge sustainable...
With the escalating demands for electronic security in high rise development, outsourced solutions are drawing more attention, which is why after a comprehensive review of security providers, KOAR Real Estate Development has selected Kastle Systems as the premier choice to provide electronic access control, video and life safety security for Solair Wilshire, a 22-story mixed-use skyscraper with 186 upscale condominium units, 40,000 square feet of...
ProLogis, the world’s largest owner, manager and developer of distribution facilities, announced today that it has leased approximately 174,000 square feet (16,200 square meters) in Shanghai to Mitsubishi Logistics, a leading third-party logistics company in Asia. Mitsubishi Logistics will lease the space through its affiliated joint venture Shanghai Linghua Logistics Co. and will fully occupy one of the buildings at ProLogis Park Pudong Heqing,...
The world’s tallest building — Shanghai World Financial Center opens to the media on August 28th, 2008. Journalists enjoy a spectacular bird’s eye view across Shanghai from the observatory deck on the 100th floor of Shanghai World Financial Centre. The observatory deck, the highest in the world, offers sweeping vistas right across the city and features a special 50m-long glass floor that provides a unique perspective on the city,...
Oriental Furniture A glazed porcelain stool with raised dots and a pierced design can be used as a seat, plant stand, or side table. It may be placed indoors or out. Hand-crafted by artisans in the Guangdong province of mainland China and inspired by Chinese craftmanship of the 18th Century. This classic garden stool is hand-finished in a rich, clear lacquer. Features: -Chinese stool -Handpainted -Porcelain construction -Hand lacquered -Overall dimensions:...