Duplitecture - Revision history

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	* China.		* China.
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	* Chinese renaissance architecture in China and Hong Kong.		* Chinese renaissance architecture in China and Hong Kong.
	* Feng shui.		* Feng shui.
		+	* Shanghai's One City Nine Towns.
	* Unusual buildings.		* Unusual buildings.

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	* Chinese brutalism.		* Chinese brutalism.
	* Chinese renaissance architecture in China and Hong Kong.		* Chinese renaissance architecture in China and Hong Kong.
		+	* Feng shui.
	* Unusual buildings.		* Unusual buildings.

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	Many of the Chinese duplitecture projects built in the 2000s have lost their residential appeal. People have moved away from the novelty communities, leaving the cities largely abandoned. However, they are still relatively popular as tourist attractions and as backdrops to photoshoots - particularly for weddings.		Many of the Chinese duplitecture projects built in the 2000s have lost their residential appeal. People have moved away from the novelty communities, leaving the cities largely abandoned. However, they are still relatively popular as tourist attractions and as backdrops to photoshoots - particularly for weddings.
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	= History =		= History =

−	Copycat buildings are not new in China. Its origins trace back to the ~~Emperor~~ Qin Shi Huang, who is ~~perhaps better~~ known for his terracotta army.	+	Copycat buildings are not new in China. Its origins trace back to the first emperor of a unified China, Qin Shi Huang (259 BC - 210 BC), who is known for his terracotta army.

	As a display of power and superiority, replica landmarks were made for imperial rulers to show off noteworthy places they defeated. These leaders would also replicate foreign gardens by importing plants and wildlife that would have been found in the conquered area.		As a display of power and superiority, replica landmarks were made for imperial rulers to show off noteworthy places they defeated. These leaders would also replicate foreign gardens by importing plants and wildlife that would have been found in the conquered area.

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	= History =		= History =

−	Copycat buildings are not new in China. As a display of power and superiority, ~~premodern imperial rulers would have~~ replica landmarks made of noteworthy places they defeated. ~~They~~ would also replicate foreign gardens by importing plants and wildlife that would have been found in the conquered area.	+	Copycat buildings are not new in China. Its origins trace back to the Emperor Qin Shi Huang, who is perhaps better known for his terracotta army.
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		+	As a display of power and superiority, replica landmarks were made for imperial rulers to show off noteworthy places they defeated. These leaders would also replicate foreign gardens by importing plants and wildlife that would have been found in the conquered area.

	In its modern iteration, duplitecture gained popularity during Shanghai's "One City, Nine Towns" plan. This government initiative, which was meant to ease overcrowding in Shanghai’s city centre, resulted in the creation of 10 duplitecture satellite cities based on the architectural styles of different European countries.		In its modern iteration, duplitecture gained popularity during Shanghai's "One City, Nine Towns" plan. This government initiative, which was meant to ease overcrowding in Shanghai’s city centre, resulted in the creation of 10 duplitecture satellite cities based on the architectural styles of different European countries.

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	* Chinese renaissance architecture in China and Hong Kong.		* Chinese renaissance architecture in China and Hong Kong.
	* Unusual buildings.		* Unusual buildings.
−	* Vernacular architecture.

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	= Decrease in duplitecture popularity =		= Decrease in duplitecture popularity =

−	Many of the Chinese duplitecture projects built in the 2000s have lost their residential appeal. People have moved away from the novelty communities, ~~and many have become~~ largely abandoned. They are still relatively popular as tourist attractions and as backdrops to photoshoots - particularly for weddings.	+	Many of the Chinese duplitecture projects built in the 2000s have lost their residential appeal. People have moved away from the novelty communities, leaving the cities largely abandoned.
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		+	They are still relatively popular as tourist attractions and as backdrops to photoshoots - particularly for weddings.

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	Some duplitecture projects replicate easily identifiable buildings. One example is the US White House - which is one of the most popular duplitecture structures in China.		Some duplitecture projects replicate easily identifiable buildings. One example is the US White House - which is one of the most popular duplitecture structures in China.

−	Others reproduce large portions of identifiable European or American cities. These examples may be older cities, such as Venice (complete with canals) or Paris (with 12 square miles of housing along with ~~copies~~ of the Eiffel Tower). ~~These~~ duplitecture communities are ~~both~~ located in the suburbs of Hangzhou.	+	Others reproduce large portions of identifiable European or American cities. These examples may be older cities, such as Venice (complete with canals) or Paris (with 12 square miles of housing along with a copy of the Eiffel Tower). Both of these duplitecture communities are located in the suburbs of Hangzhou.

	Other duplitecture examples may be a patchwork collection of familiar architectural styles and iconic elements associated with specific countries. One instance is Thames Town in the outskirts of Shanghai - with its mock Tudor buildings, red telephone boxes, English pub, statues of Churchill, Shakespeare and James Bond and so on.		Other duplitecture examples may be a patchwork collection of familiar architectural styles and iconic elements associated with specific countries. One instance is Thames Town in the outskirts of Shanghai - with its mock Tudor buildings, red telephone boxes, English pub, statues of Churchill, Shakespeare and James Bond and so on.

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	* Chinese brutalism.		* Chinese brutalism.
	* Chinese renaissance architecture in China and Hong Kong.		* Chinese renaissance architecture in China and Hong Kong.
		+	* Unusual buildings.
	* Vernacular architecture.		* Vernacular architecture.

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:Design]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:Design]]

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−	\| This example of duplitecture is a copy of the main ~~Square~~ Halstatt. It was built near Huizou, Guangdong Province.	+	\| This example of duplitecture is a copy of the main square Halstatt. It was built near Huizou, Guangdong Province.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Duplitecture is a term that ~~has been used to describe~~ duplicated architecture, replicated architecture or copycat architecture. This form of architectural mimicry is primarily found in China.	+	Duplitecture is a term that describes duplicated architecture, replicated architecture or copycat architecture. This form of architectural mimicry is primarily found in China.

	= History =		= History =

−	Copycat buildings are not new in China. As a display of power and superiority, premodern imperial rulers would have replica landmarks made of noteworthy places they defeated. They would also replicate foreign gardens by importing plants and wildlife ~~native~~ that would have been found in the conquered area.	+	Copycat buildings are not new in China. As a display of power and superiority, premodern imperial rulers would have replica landmarks made of noteworthy places they defeated. They would also replicate foreign gardens by importing plants and wildlife that would have been found in the conquered area.

	In its modern iteration, duplitecture gained popularity during Shanghai's "One City, Nine Towns" plan. This government initiative, which was meant to ease overcrowding in Shanghai’s city centre, resulted in the creation of 10 duplitecture satellite cities based on the architectural styles of different European countries.		In its modern iteration, duplitecture gained popularity during Shanghai's "One City, Nine Towns" plan. This government initiative, which was meant to ease overcrowding in Shanghai’s city centre, resulted in the creation of 10 duplitecture satellite cities based on the architectural styles of different European countries.
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	= What defines duplitecture? =		= What defines duplitecture? =

−	Duplitecture should not be confused with scaled down replicas found in places such as Las Vegas or Disney World’s Epcot theme park. ~~Its~~ structures are commonly produced on (or close to) the same scale as the originals, although there may be some changes due to material availability or other matters. There may also be aesthetic changes, such as colour.	+	Duplitecture should not be confused with scaled down replicas found in places such as Las Vegas or Disney World’s Epcot theme park. Instead, its structures are commonly produced on (or close to) the same scale as the originals, although there may be some changes due to material availability or other matters. There may also be aesthetic changes, such as colour.

−	These buildings are primarily designed by Chinese architects. They are often meant to be entirely functional ~~living~~ spaces. They may incorporate ideological adaptations, such as those associated with Feng shui, to enhance their habitability.	+	These buildings are primarily designed by Chinese architects. They are often meant to be entirely functional spaces. They may incorporate ideological adaptations, such as those associated with Feng shui, to enhance their habitability.

	Some duplitecture projects replicate easily identifiable buildings. One example is the US White House - which is one of the most popular duplitecture structures in China.		Some duplitecture projects replicate easily identifiable buildings. One example is the US White House - which is one of the most popular duplitecture structures in China.
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	Others reproduce large portions of identifiable European or American cities. These examples may be older cities, such as Venice (complete with canals) or Paris (with 12 square miles of housing along with a copy of the Eiffel Tower). Both of these duplitecture communities are located in the suburbs of Hangzhou.		Others reproduce large portions of identifiable European or American cities. These examples may be older cities, such as Venice (complete with canals) or Paris (with 12 square miles of housing along with a copy of the Eiffel Tower). Both of these duplitecture communities are located in the suburbs of Hangzhou.

−	Other duplitecture examples may be a patchwork collection of familiar architectural styles and iconic elements associated with specific countries. One instance is Thames Town in the outskirts of Shanghai - with its mock Tudor buildings, red telephone boxes, English pub, statues of Churchill, Shakespeare ~~and~~ James Bond and so on.	+	Other duplitecture examples may be a patchwork collection of familiar architectural styles and iconic elements associated with specific countries. One instance is Thames Town in the outskirts of Shanghai - with its mock Tudor buildings, red telephone boxes, English pub, statues of Churchill, Shakespeare, James Bond and so on.

	Instances of duplitecture can be found in the suburbs of several Chinese cities. While some critics take issue with their lack of authenticity, others acknowledge the craftsmanship of the reproductions.		Instances of duplitecture can be found in the suburbs of several Chinese cities. While some critics take issue with their lack of authenticity, others acknowledge the craftsmanship of the reproductions.
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	= Decrease in duplitecture popularity =		= Decrease in duplitecture popularity =

−	Many of the Chinese duplitecture projects built in the 2000s have lost their residential appeal. People have moved away from the novelty communities, leaving the cities largely abandoned.	+	Many of the Chinese duplitecture projects built in the 2000s have lost their residential appeal. People have moved away from the novelty communities, leaving the cities largely abandoned. However, they are still relatively popular as tourist attractions and as backdrops to photoshoots - particularly for weddings.
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−	~~They~~ are still relatively popular as tourist attractions and as backdrops to photoshoots - particularly for weddings.	+

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