Book Design
2019A Simulacra of Place: Architecture Mimicry and China's UrbanizationHow does architecture reflect urbanization, and how does urbanization shape architectural development? In China, this dynamic manifests through "duplitecture"—the replication of European and American townscapes within Chinese cities. Through this lens, the work explores the relationship between architecture and the rapid urbanization of modern China, raising questions about the future of the "Chinese Dream."
Clear foil debossed on the bookshell, with color foil debossed in the front cover and the spine.
Page count: 440
Paper: Mohawk Eggshell 80TA mirror is attached to the front interior of the clamshell bookcase to create a reflection of the book cover.The intro signature was curated as split pages which allow readers to compare and combine the original and the duplicates.