05 Jan 10 | Interiors
WORKS IN CHINA BY MICHAEL
YOUNG
Back in 2004, Michael Young settled in Hong Kong in order to develop industrial design projects in China. Over the course of time, this process exposed…08 Jul 11 | Products
BEIHAI PARK
This huge maze of walks and classical gardens was originally designed for Kublai Khan around 900CE and has been added to by every succeeding Emperor. It is split into three areas,…17 Jul 08 | Content
BUMPER BLOCK
Chinese cities are changing at a tremendous pace, and this project by Sako Architects in Beijing not only provides a bold new landmark with its black and white colour scheme, but…17 Dec 09 | Architecture
SILK MARKET
Located on Changan Avenue in Sanlitun district, Xiushui Jie, as it is better known, is a mecca for foreign shoppers hunting for almost-branded watches and clothes. The market was…17 Jul 08 | Content
PALACE MUSEUM
The perpetual renovation work does little to undermine this splendour of this vast exercise in Imperial egotism. Originally intended only for the Emperor and the Royal Court, the…17 Jul 08 | Content
JASMINE RESTAURANT
For swish contemporary western and Chinese cuisine with a twist, few places in the capital equal Jasmine. Book early to beat the local celebrities for whom the restaurant is a…17 Jul 08 | Content
BANK LOUNGE & CLUB
Located just over the road from Jasmine is Bank, a key hangout for the city’s hip and beautiful. Weekends feature a respectable roster of foreign and local DJs and the roof…27 Oct 08 | Content
NANLUOGUXIANG
This strip of hippy bars, cafes and craft stores in the old city is a recent addition to the city’s nightlife scene. Many of the courtyard houses, or hutongs, date back 700…16 Jul 08 | Content
798 ART DISTRICT
Depending on the time of day, a taxi from the centre of town will take 40 minutes to Beijing’s art hub. Set aside plenty of time though - the site is huge. Shuttle…16 Jul 08 | Content
