Concrete & Courtyards: Shanghai's Bold Experiment in Urban Regeneration

CHAPTER 1: THE PRESERVATION PARADOX1. Living Museums:- Shikumen alleys transformed into "time capsule" residences- Former concession buildings housing tech startups- Art deco facades protecting cutting-edge interiors- UNESCO-monitored conservation

"Concrete DNA: How Shanghai Is Rewriting Preservation Rules on the Bund"

Part 1: The Preservation Paradox (1,200 words)• Breathing Buildings- Self-healing concrete in Peace Hotel extending lifespan by 120 years- Nanotech anti-pollution coatings on Customs House- Dynamic load sensors in Bank of China Tower• Digital G

"Concrete Canvas: How Shanghai Is Rewriting Urban Regeneration Rules"

1. The Living Archive Experiment• Augmented reality facades revealing 1920s merchant histories• AI-assisted structural diagnostics for art deco buildings• Blockchain-based preservation funding models• Microclimate-responsive masonry systems