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- Futuristic library pops up in an ancient Chinese city Wed, 18 Jul 18, 2:30amIncredible, futuristic-looking libraries have been taking root across China, including in one of the country’s most famous ancient cities, Xi’an. Once the capital for thirteen dynasties, the Shaanxi Province city is now...
- China built the 'World's biggest air purifier' - and it's actually working Thu, 18 Jan 18, 1:25amWhat has been called the world's largest air purifier by its operators is now up and running in the Chinese city of Xian in Shaanxi province. The 100-meter (328 feet) tall tower has already improved the local air quality,...
- 'World's biggest air purifier' operating in China Thu, 18 Jan 18, 1:25amWhat has been called the world's largest air purifier by its operators is now up and running in the Chinese city of Xian in Shaanxi province. The 100-meter (328 feet) tall tower has already improved the local air quality,...
- Xi’an unveils plans for green and highly walkable Innovation Harbor Mon, 24 Aug 15, 6:00pmGiant towns popping up from seemingly nowhere have become a common sight in China. Xi’an, the central Chinese city best known as the home of the Terracotta Army, has unveiled ambitious plans for one such town that will...
- Chinese company ‘builds’ 3D-printed villa in less than 3 hours Wed, 22 Jul 15, 9:00pmThe company completed approximately 90 percent of the construction in an off-site factory before shipping the modular pieces to the installation site. This efficient and timesaving process dramatically reduces construction...
- China Builds an Apartment Complex in the Middle of an Eight-Lane Superhighway Fri, 11 Oct 13, 3:28amUrban planning seems to have take a turn for the worse in the Chinese city of Xi'an after a brand new set of modern apartments was constructed right in the middle of an eight-lane highway...
- Over 20,000 Kilograms of Fake Beef Seized in Xi’an, China Fri, 20 Sep 13, 4:30amLate last week police seized over 20,000 kilograms of fake beef in the Chinese city of Xi'an. Police said that the fake meat, which was made from pork and treated with chemical additives such as paraffin wax and industrial...
- Mesmerizing Guangyun Pavilion in China Inspired by London’s Underground Rush Hour Sat, 15 Jun 13, 6:56amThe Guangyun entrance pavilion was unveiled during the Xi’an International Horticultural Expo in China back in 2011. It frames the main visitor entrance to the expo site with a transparent, multi-faceted shape that shines...
- Plasma Studio’s Crystalline Xi’An Greenhouse Sparkles in the Sun Wed, 5 Jun 13, 3:00pmTo access Plasma Studio's greenhouse in Xi’an, visitors must take a boat across a lake. The glazed structure is shaped like a horseshoe with an open-air courtyard in the middle. The greenhouse features plants from different...
- Chinese Counterfeiters Copy Florentijn Hofman’s Giant Rubber Duck Across China Tue, 4 Jun 13, 4:30amChina's copycat architecture trend has already been well documented - but we never expected the country's imitators to start replicating gigantic rubber ducks! Florentijn Hofman's giant, inflatable yellow duck has graced...