{"id":2326,"date":"2025-12-25T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theboudoirvixen.com\/?p=2326"},"modified":"2025-12-25T15:25:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T15:25:47","slug":"timber-tectonics-10-projects-rethinking-wood-construction-in-contemporary-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.theboudoirvixen.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/25\/timber-tectonics-10-projects-rethinking-wood-construction-in-contemporary-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Timber Tectonics: 10 Projects Rethinking Wood Construction in Contemporary China"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In much of China<\/a>, concrete<\/a> remains the dominant construction material. Despite growing concerns over its environmental impact, concrete continues to align with the priorities of many developers and clients\u2014it is fast, cost-effective, and highly durable<\/a>. As a result, most building types in China still rely heavily on concrete. This reliance is further reinforced by China’s position as the world’s largest producer of Portland cement<\/a>. A deeply entrenched supply chain, rooted in raw material manufacturing and economic infrastructure, ensures that concrete remains the default choice in the construction industry.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Yet historically, Chinese architecture was built upon a rich tradition of timber construction. The Forbidden City<\/a> is a prime example: not only is it emblematic of China’s architectural heritage, but it also remains one of the largest and best-preserved collections of ancient wooden structures<\/a> in the world. This legacy prompts an important question: does timber construction have a meaningful future in China’s contemporary building industry?<\/p>\n

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