Living Space=Social Class?

In her article ‘private homes, distinct lifestyles’, Li Zhang said that the rise of the commercial real estate industry in China is vital to the formation of a ‘new urban middle-class’ culture. On the one hand, the private homeownership reflects class difference to some extent, as Li Zhang said, an ‘index of status’. On the other hand, a ‘class milieu’ is also being created and influenced by the privatization of living space. I agree with her argument that in China nowadays, there has not emerged a distinct class culture shared by those so-called ‘middle class’ in economic aspect. Class making in China will be a ‘long and confusing’ process.

The 8 Bridge ：A Fashion Landmark

The 8 Bridge is located in the center of the Shanghai city- Jianguo Middle Road, No.8 to No.10.

Entrance Door at both sides of the Jianguo Middle Road

This creative campus was rebuilt from Shanghai Automotive Brake Factory.

The 8 Bridge has its own unique style. At its first floor, designer use the bridge to connect each house and make a convenient communication environment for staff or space.

Inside

One of the Bridge

According to Shanghai Real Estate (one of the famous magazine in Shanghai) point out that the 8 Bridge should be the most successful real estate projects in Shanghai among the old factory buildings transformed into commercial real estate.

Since the end of 2004, The Bridge 8 had attracted more than 50 creative industry companies from home and abroad, including construction firms, costume designing, movie production, art gallery, advertisement and PR Agency. Some of them have become the leader in their professional field. Such as S.O.M, which designed Shanghai Jinmao Building. British designer firm ALSOP and France F-emotion, public relations firm.

Company list

Orientation of The 8 Bridge

PS: Our group also did some interview from this creative zone.We will post this media product later after we tranlate into English. In addition,two more creative park will post soon.

Shanghai Concert Hall and Chinese alley

Shanghai Concert Hall  (By Liu Enhui)

Shanghai Concert Hall  (By Liu Enhui)

Shanghai Concert Hall  (By Liu Enhui)

Chinese old  alley (By Liu Enhui)

Chinese old  alley  (By Liu Enhui)

Chinese old  alley  (By Liu Enhui)

2008 Shang Hai Art Biennale

The Exhibition entrance(Shanghai Art Museum)

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The house of Chinese migrant worker (scale down)

Shining T-shirt