"Between Skyscrapers and Shikumen: Shanghai's Quest for Balanced Urban Identity"

Section 1: The Architectural Dichotomy- The Bund conservation project (2002-present)- Lujiazui's vertical urbanism (63% of world's 100+ floor buildings)- Adaptive reuse of shikumen neighborhoodsSection 2: Economic Powerhouse Realities- 2024 economi