School/Department: CAUP
Discipline: Architecture
Major: Architectural Design and Theory
Candidate: Hua Xiahong
Supervisor: Pro. Zhengshiling
Abstract
Hungarian architect L.E.Hudec(1893-1958) must be an important figure in modern time of Shanghai. During the year 1918 to 1947,he executed more than 60 projects in this city, including the famous Park Hotel, which once boasted “The Tallest Building in the Far East”. From his various styles of architecture, we could find the true life of this magic metropolis, and all of them are the best reflection of the international character of Shanghai.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 In Curry’s Practice (1918-1925):
Profound Classicism and Eclecticism
Chapter 3 Beginning of His Own Practice (1925-1930):
Continuity of Classicism and Eclecticism
Chapter 4 Transmitting Period (1930-1933):
Swinging Between Old and New Styles
Chapter 5 Climax Period (1933-1947)
Star Architect of Modernism
Chapter 6 Conclusion
Chapter 7 Inspiration for Contemporary Architectural Practice
Bibliography
Appendix A:Biography of L.E.Hudec
Appendix B:Chronicle of Hudec’s Architectural works in Shanghai
Acknowlegements