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SIX MONTH PHOTO SEQUENCE Inspired by the dynamic pace of construction and general beautification of Shanghai in the months leading up to the 2010 World Exposition, we recorded a view from our office on a daily basis over a period of six months leading up to the opening.  The composite selection presented here, shows a view looking west, with the Puxi side of the Exposition site literally off frame to the left.  Framing the left-hand side is a tower that forms part of a new residential complex that overlooks the site with excellent views of the Huangpu River.  With the inevitable rezoning and development of the Exposition site after it has run its course, these privileged views may interrupted with other residential development.  Even though this complex has no dire... read full post
CONSTRUCTION WORKER HOUSING IN SHANGHAI INVESTIGATIONS OF URBAN MOBILITY – PART 2 Urban mobility in China, is intrinsically linked to prefabricated housing, and speaks to the constant need for inexpensive and practical housing for its floating population. As elucidated in Part One, the cultural and economic conditions that characterize the migrant worker in China are dynamic, complex and intrinsic... read full post
CONSTRUCTION WORKER HOUSING IN SHANGHAI INVESTIGATIONS OF URBAN MOBILITY – PART 1 Exemplified by the frenzied race to complete the World Exposition before May 1st, 2010, a substantial migrant worker force fuels the construction ambitions and pressing housing needs of Shanghai’s burgeoning population.  Consider for a moment estimates by the World Bank that suggest roughly half of the world's n... read full post
2010 WORLD EXPOSITION TRAVEL TIPS OVERVIEW With fewer than 100 days to the official opening of the 41st World Exposition on May 1st, 2010, it seems appropriate to present a general overview of the event as well as review planning essentials for international and regional travelers.   Shanghai World Expo 2010 will take place from May 1 to October 31, 2010. Under its main theme of “Better City, Better Life” the expo will showcase a number of exciting initiatives aimed at achieving greener, safer, healthier, prosperous, inclusive, well managed cities – currently where over half of the world’s population resides.     The city of Shanghai itself, which is already experiencing phenomenal growth and change, is readying itself for the Expo with a massive infrastructure p... read full post
OFFICIAL LAUNCH IN CHINA This is a view out of our new office in China. In the next year we will be photographing from this same view to track what is happening right outside our window, which by the way is the site for the World Expo 2010. SAA has been visiting China for two years now to understand the opportunities, make contacts, and to establish an Representative Office, which is a legal entit... read full post