Complete record of planning, construction, usage and recycling  of German pavilion at the World Exposition 2010 in Shanghai, China. The membrane fabric bound to this book is a part of the Shanghai Expo 2010 German Pavilion’s original facade produced by Serge Ferrari. While the pavilion was dismantled, this unique piece was saved, cleaned and bound into this book by hand.

As one of the most recognizable names in the world, Hyatt is widely known for their tradition of innovation and authentic hospitality.Their long-standing experience in designing and building hotels around the world, has made it apparent how innovative environments create impactful and memorable experiences for the guests.

This book has selected 55 Hyatt hotels designed by renowned designers worldwide which can well represent the essential values of the Hyatt brand. The design styles of those selected hotels are variable, from graceful western and eastern styles to strikingly contemporary style.There are some hotels which are conceivably exotic and unique, and also some which are edgy andinternational. A series of world-class artworks and top-of-the-line finihsing have been used throughout the hotels, offering the readers an extraordinary experience of arts. Sustainalblity has also been an Without any undoubt, all those hotels are incomparably beautiful. 

In this book, Chinese star architects/architectural design firms present their works completed since 2000. These buildings are created with innovative concepts and unique architectural languages for cultural events, such as museums, art galleries, and memorials.
They witness the inheritance and development of Chinese culture in contemporary China, and they are the windows created by Chinese leading architects for the world to know Chinese culture.

“Contemporary Architecture in China ” is a book series aiming to introduce outstanding Chinese architecture to the world. This volume covers projects of school buildings, including campuses for universities and colleges, middle schools, and primary schools.
Many of them are masterpieces that have received high praises internationally. Schools are places for education. Many schools in China have their own cultures and spirits accumulated during a long history, which should be embodied in their architecture. Thanks
to advanced construction technologies, school buildings are more likely to demonstrate cultural or regional characteristics freely. They provide better conditions for modern teaching and learning, achieving a balance between architecture and environment, form and function, tradition and innovation. With avant-garde contemporary architecture, these schools in China maintain their vigour and vitality. We are honoured to present them to the world, not only for architecture profession, but also for cultural communication.

Let’s imagine… 9 am, Monday, Brussels, crowded streets, everyone is on the way to his job. Almost each one carries a paper cup. They are from different café bars, chain cafés, bakeries, but everyone has it! Fancy ladies carrying briefcases, carry stylish cups with elegant design, from the chick bakery; Young girls carry ecologic cups, from chain cafés, with light images but very interesting and comfortable handles…

All the aspects like: lifestyle, food preferences, average age of the target, expectations, are extremely important in creating good design. These aspects influence our decisions about the material, type of construction, type of pattern, colours, importance of the brand…

Therefore, the book that you are holding right now, gathers all the factors that are important in designing paper cups. You can find here the selection of the great works that may be an inspiration, and also solid explanation of the technical part of the design. Inspire yourself! And enjoy!