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About the Beijing Design Week { 29 images } Created 19 Sep 2012

In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Installation at the 798 Art Zone or Dashanzi Art District, is a part of Dashanzi in the Chaoyang District of Beijing that houses a thriving artistic community, among 50-year old decommissioned military factory buildings of unique architectural style. It is often compared with New York's Greenwich Village or SoHo. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • 751 D-Park. While the internationally renowned art district 798, located in the immediate vicinity, is a hotspot for contemporary and modern art, the focus at the 751 D-Park has become a center for Beijing's design scene housing interior designers, furniture showrooms and fashion firms..*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Photo set for a photo school at 751 D-Park. While the internationally renowned art district 798, located in the immediate vicinity, is a hotspot for contemporary and modern art, the focus at the 751 D-Park has become a center for Beijing's design scene housing interior designers, furniture showrooms and fashion firms..*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Photo set for a photo school at 751 D-Park. While the internationally renowned art district 798, located in the immediate vicinity, is a hotspot for contemporary and modern art, the focus at the 751 D-Park has become a center for Beijing's design scene housing interior designers, furniture showrooms and fashion firms..*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • One of two storage tanks for coal gas at 751 D-Park, each dozens of meters in diameter and nearly 70 meters high, towering over a labyrinth of overhanging steel and iron pipes, radiating rails, vast workshops and other industrial detritus form the gritty backdrop of this worksite for fashion and other commercial designers. While the internationally renowned art district 798, located in the immediate vicinity, is a hotspot for contemporary and modern art, the focus at the 751 D-Park has become a center for Beijing's design scene housing interior designers, furniture showrooms and fashion firms..*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • The 751 d-Park is a usual location for wedding photo shooting. While the internationally renowned art district 798, located in the immediate vicinity, is a hotspot for contemporary and modern art, the focus at the 751 D-Park has become a center for Beijing's design scene housing interior designers, furniture showrooms and fashion firms..*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • The Opposite house restaurant at Sanlitun Village. Sanlitun area has been under almost constant regeneration since the late 20th century as part of a city-wide project of economic regrowth. It currently houses many bars and clubs popular with both expatriates and locals as well as international brand-name stores. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • An exhibition opening at The Opposite house restaurant, Sanlitun Village. Sanlitun area has been under almost constant regeneration since the late 20th century as part of a city-wide project of economic regrowth. It currently houses many bars and clubs popular with both expatriates and locals as well as international brand-name stores. *** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Bea Leanza at the home/studio of designer Naihan Li and BAO Atelier office in Cao Cang Di. The bikes on the back is an istallation of Ai Wei Wei. Beatrice Leanza lives and works in Beijing. Art writer and independent researcher, she held an MA in East Asian studies from Ca' Foscari University (Venice) in 2002, whereafter she joined the China Art Archives and Warehouse (CAAW) directed by artist Ai Weiwei, where she was curator and manager until early 2005. In 2006 she founded BAO Atelier (with Naihan LI a designer/architect), creative studio for integrated research in editorial, curatorial and design practice. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Patrick internal at the Parsons-the new school for design, at "Caochangdi (CCD) - The Community", a research-driven program that will host a series of art, design and technology events throughout Caochangdi. Consisting of gallery exhibitions, public art installations, live events, educational programs, workshops and seminars, CCD - The Community aims to cultivate the diversity of Caochangdi through long-term curatorial projects.  .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Alley of CCD. "Caochangdi (CCD) - The Community", a research-driven program that will host a series of art, design and technology events throughout Caochangdi. Consisting of gallery exhibitions, public art installations, live events, educational programs, workshops and seminars, CCD - The Community aims to cultivate the diversity of Caochangdi through long-term curatorial projects. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • The C- Space gallery at "Caochangdi (CCD) - The Community", a research-driven program that will host a series of art, design and technology events throughout Caochangdi. Consisting of gallery exhibitions, public art installations, live events, educational programs, workshops and seminars, CCD - The Community aims to cultivate the diversity of Caochangdi through long-term curatorial projects..*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • "Caochangdi (CCD) - The Community", a research-driven program that will host a series of art, design and technology events throughout Caochangdi. Consisting of gallery exhibitions, public art installations, live events, educational programs, workshops and seminars, CCD - The Community aims to cultivate the diversity of Caochangdi through long-term curatorial projects. .Alley of CCD.*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Chambers Fine Art Gallery at "Caochangdi (CCD) - The Community", a research-driven program that will host a series of art, design and technology events throughout Caochangdi. Consisting of gallery exhibitions, public art installations, live events, educational programs, workshops and seminars, CCD - The Community aims to cultivate the diversity of Caochangdi through long-term curatorial projects. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • IOWA commune at "Caochangdi (CCD) - The Community", a research-driven program that will host a series of art, design and technology events throughout Caochangdi. Consisting of gallery exhibitions, public art installations, live events, educational programs, workshops and seminars, CCD - The Community aims to cultivate the diversity of Caochangdi through long-term curatorial projects.   .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Diana Coca, Spain, artist and photographer at "Caochangdi (CCD) - The Community", a research-driven program that will host a series of art, design and technology events throughout Caochangdi. Consisting of gallery exhibitions, public art installations, live events, educational programs, workshops and seminars, CCD - The Community aims to cultivate the diversity of Caochangdi through long-term curatorial projects. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • IOWA commune. Zhang Qiang, sculpotor and artist, at "Caochangdi (CCD) - The Community", a research-driven program that will host a series of art, design and technology events throughout Caochangdi. Consisting of gallery exhibitions, public art installations, live events, educational programs, workshops and seminars, CCD - The Community aims to cultivate the diversity of Caochangdi through long-term curatorial projects. ..*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • IOWA commune. Elan Zeng architect and designer at CCD. The puppet, designed by her, is the face of Ai Wei Wei. "Caochangdi (CCD) - The Community", a research-driven program that will host a series of art, design and technology events throughout Caochangdi. Consisting of gallery exhibitions, public art installations, live events, educational programs, workshops and seminars, CCD - The Community aims to cultivate the diversity of Caochangdi through long-term curatorial projects. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Streets of Dashilar. Dashilar should be the most ancient, famous and distinctive commercial street in hutongs of Beijing. Located outside the Qianmem Gate, Dashilar Street takes dozens of steps to walk from southwest of Tian'anmen Square to its east end. Dashilar originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and was finally built in the Ming Dynasty by local people, who put wooden gates at both ends of the street. In the Qing Dynasty and beyond, Dashilar was enlarged and grew in prosperity day by day. Eight Beijing old stores are still located there. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Streets of Dashilar. Dashilar should be the most ancient, famous and distinctive commercial street in hutongs of Beijing. Located outside the Qianmem Gate, Dashilar Street takes dozens of steps to walk from southwest of Tian'anmen Square to its east end. Dashilar originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and was finally built in the Ming Dynasty by local people, who put wooden gates at both ends of the street. In the Qing Dynasty and beyond, Dashilar was enlarged and grew in prosperity day by day. Eight Beijing old stores are still located there. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • A Japanese restaurant with two tables in Dashilar. Dashilar should be the most ancient, famous and distinctive commercial street in hutongs of Beijing. Located outside the Qianmem Gate, Dashilar Street takes dozens of steps to walk from southwest of Tian'anmen Square to its east end. Dashilar originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and was finally built in the Ming Dynasty by local people, who put wooden gates at both ends of the street. In the Qing Dynasty and beyond, Dashilar was enlarged and grew in prosperity day by day. Eight Beijing old stores are still located there. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Justin Wang, artist from Shanghai, in the Beijing Shijingshan Electrical Relay Factory that become a hub of exhibitions and other activities during Beijing Design Week. Dashilar should be the most ancient, famous and distinctive commercial street in hutongs of Beijing. Located outside the Qianmem Gate, Dashilar Street takes dozens of steps to walk from southwest of Tian'anmen Square to its east end. Dashilar originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and was finally built in the Ming Dynasty by local people, who put wooden gates at both ends of the street. In the Qing Dynasty and beyond, Dashilar was enlarged and grew in prosperity day by day. Eight Beijing old stores are still located there. Beijing Design Week will present Dashilar Alley, an event whereby a number of vacant buildings throughout the area will be opened for exhibitions, pop-up shops and artist installations.  .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Lin Lin, co-founder Jellymon, in a former brothel in Dashilar. Dashilar should be the most ancient, famous and distinctive commercial street in hutongs of Beijing. Located outside the Qianmem Gate, Dashilar Street takes dozens of steps to walk from southwest of Tian'anmen Square to its east end. Dashilar originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and was finally built in the Ming Dynasty by local people, who put wooden gates at both ends of the street. In the Qing Dynasty and beyond, Dashilar was enlarged and grew in prosperity day by day. Eight Beijing old stores are still located there. Beijing Design Week will present Dashilar Alley, an event whereby a number of vacant buildings throughout the area will be opened for exhibitions, pop-up shops and artist installations. After being banned from the Inner City during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor, many brothels moved to Dashilar. This one, will be among the spaces used for pop-up shops during Beijing Design Week. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Nasatia Guo, owner of Nuandao brand, in the  Beijing Shijingshan Electrical Relay Factory that become a hub of exhibitions and other activities during Beijing Design Week. Dashilar should be the most ancient, famous and distinctive commercial street in hutongs of Beijing. Located outside the Qianmem Gate, Dashilar Street takes dozens of steps to walk from southwest of Tian'anmen Square to its east end. Dashilar originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and was finally built in the Ming Dynasty by local people, who put wooden gates at both ends of the street. In the Qing Dynasty and beyond, Dashilar was enlarged and grew in prosperity day by day. Eight Beijing old stores are still located there. Beijing Design Week will present Dashilar Alley, an event whereby a number of vacant buildings throughout the area will be opened for exhibitions, pop-up shops and artist installations. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Dashila(b) crew. A platform for contemporary Dashilar at the  Beijing Shijingshan Electrical Relay Factory that become a hub of exhibitions and other activities during Beijing Design Week.  Dashilar should be the most ancient, famous and distinctive commercial street in hutongs of Beijing. Located outside the Qianmem Gate, Dashilar Street takes dozens of steps to walk from southwest of Tian'anmen Square to its east end. Dashilar originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and was finally built in the Ming Dynasty by local people, who put wooden gates at both ends of the street. In the Qing Dynasty and beyond, Dashilar was enlarged and grew in prosperity day by day. Eight Beijing old stores are still located there. Beijing Design Week will present Dashilar Alley, an event whereby a number of vacant buildings throughout the area will be opened for exhibitions, pop-up shops and artist installations. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Aric Chen Beijing Design week creative director. Dashilar should be the most ancient, famous and distinctive commercial street in hutongs of Beijing. Located outside the Qianmem Gate, Dashilar Street takes dozens of steps to walk from southwest of Tian'anmen Square to its east end. Dashilar originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and was finally built in the Ming Dynasty by local people, who put wooden gates at both ends of the street. In the Qing Dynasty and beyond, Dashilar was enlarged and grew in prosperity day by day. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
    40_ADChina_12_1_01674.jpg
  • Streets of Dashilar. Dashilar should be the most ancient, famous and distinctive commercial street in hutongs of Beijing. Located outside the Qianmem Gate, Dashilar Street takes dozens of steps to walk from southwest of Tian'anmen Square to its east end. Dashilar originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and was finally built in the Ming Dynasty by local people, who put wooden gates at both ends of the street. In the Qing Dynasty and beyond, Dashilar was enlarged and grew in prosperity day by day. Eight Beijing old stores are still located there. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Streets of Dashilar. Dashilar should be the most ancient, famous and distinctive commercial street in hutongs of Beijing. Located outside the Qianmem Gate, Dashilar Street takes dozens of steps to walk from southwest of Tian'anmen Square to its east end. Dashilar originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and was finally built in the Ming Dynasty by local people, who put wooden gates at both ends of the street. In the Qing Dynasty and beyond, Dashilar was enlarged and grew in prosperity day by day. Eight Beijing old stores are still located there. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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  • Streets of Dashilar. Dashilar should be the most ancient, famous and distinctive commercial street in hutongs of Beijing. Located outside the Qianmem Gate, Dashilar Street takes dozens of steps to walk from southwest of Tian'anmen Square to its east end. Dashilar originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and was finally built in the Ming Dynasty by local people, who put wooden gates at both ends of the street. In the Qing Dynasty and beyond, Dashilar was enlarged and grew in prosperity day by day. Eight Beijing old stores are still located there. .*** General Caption *** In view of Beijing Design Week, a look at the places where there are most of the events.
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