The following are the buildings and celebrities built by foreigners in Hangzhou:
Hangzhou TV Tower
Hangzhou TV Tower is one of the landmark buildings in Hangzhou. It was designed by the famous American architect Julian Chesant and completed in 2002. This 270-meter-high TV tower has a viewing platform overlooking the downtown area of Hangzhou. Its unique shape is one of the landmark buildings that Hangzhou citizens are proud of.
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport:
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is also a building designed by foreigners. Designed by British Foster+Partners, 20 1 1 was put into use. Its design is inspired by dandelion seeds, showing elegant curves and smooth appearance. This airport is one of the largest buildings in China and one of the most advanced airports in China.
Hangzhou Library: Hangzhou Library is also a building designed by foreigners, designed by Norwegian architect Keira Twender, and completed on 20 19. It looks like a huge cloud, located in the Cultural Square in Yuhang District. Inspired by China's traditional culture and natural landscape, it is a multifunctional building integrating library, cultural center, art exhibition and scientific and technological innovation.
Hood Bridge:
Hood Bridge, one of the famous scenic spots in Hangzhou, is a stone arch bridge designed by French engineer Mao Zefan and completed on 19 10. It spans the Qiantang River and is one of the important passages connecting the urban area of Hangzhou and the West Lake. The design of this bridge combines elements of China tradition and western architecture, and it is a valuable legacy in the modern history of China.
celebrity
Hangzhou has also attracted many international celebrities, such as:
Kyle Polo, an Italian explorer, came to China in the/kloc-3rd century, stayed in Hangzhou for several years, and wrote Travel Notes of Marco Polo.
Zhang Zhidong: An official of the Qing Dynasty, who worked in Hangzhou to promote the urban planning and construction of Hangzhou.
Tao Xingzhi, a famous educator in modern times, once founded an educational model of "entertaining through education" with students' autonomous learning as the core in Hangzhou.
Lin Yutang, a famous writer and cultural scholar, used to be a professor at Hangzhou University, and made important contributions to the inheritance and development of China culture. Lee Kuan Yew: The first Prime Minister of Singapore, who once worked in Hangzhou University, made important contributions to the reform, opening up and modernization process in Hangzhou. The architecture and contribution of these foreigners have brought an international vision and cultural atmosphere to Hangzhou, enriching the humanistic heritage of the city.