Shanghai at Night

Shanghai

This part of the trip is called "Family"

"The Sky is Falling"

It is impossible to fully describe the scene in Shanghai on Chinese New Year's Eve. The entire city explodes with deafening noise from the many thousands of fireworks and firecrackers set up in thousands of places. Just before midnight, the frequency of explosions ramps up even more, smoke in the air becomes thick, and the sky is filled with light and color.

Birdsnest- Olympic Stadium



A picture from inside that a friend took..

Massive signage characterize the visual experience along the city's boulevards, offering utopic visions of the future.




1000 new cars are added to the streets each day, causing perpetual traffic chaos.

Week Two

This week was intense. These are various photos that reflect my collisions with found objects, juxtapositions, urban conditions, and pieces of Americana. My visit to URBANUS revealed how the contemporary architect acts within this realm.

Olympic Anticipation