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British Empire Public/government

Burma (Myanmar): A Colonial Possession within a Colonial Possession

Historically known as Burma, present day Myanmar has gone through significant transformations in power structures and national identity.  This struggle can be symbolically represented through the architectural presence left by imperialist superpowers, most commonly, Great Britain. The imposition of architectural styles is one method of establishing empire and declaring power over a nation. Its strong presence […]

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Asia British Empire

The Bund: An Architectural Archive of Imperial Processes and Colonial Legacies

The Bund, known as a historical and acclaimed strip of Shanghai’s riverfront, lends itself as a symbol of Sino-British relations and a shift in its Chinese architectural identity. Amongst the many tourist hot spots, The Bund iconizes itself as a “must see” destination both in historical and contemporary contexts. Littered with displaced architectural styles, buildings […]

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