New Cities/New Soviets

February 23, 2006

China III: Hutongs

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The Hutongs are the alleyways of the old city, in a constant balance of decay and rebuilding. Or should I say overbuilding, because it looks as if things are less removed than built on top of.


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this building has absorbed a light pole!

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Posted by Sam at February 23, 2006 11:28 PM

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