What this substantial piece of city land is doing unpaved and undeveloped is a mystery of commerce and real estate. Whatever the reason, that red flag piercing the mud surely indicates a coming edifice. A new age high rise, perhaps? Another shopping mall? Share this:EmailRedditStumbleUponDigg
Jun 17, 2009 | Categories: China, Nanjing, Prime Real Estate | Tags: building, chinese construction, Humor, land, mud, property, real estate, social commentary | 1 Comment »
Who doesn’t like to stare off into the beautiful coal filled abyss of nothingness? And, more pertinently, who can afford such a luxury in China? You? Perfect. This is your dream home. The street sound free/view free apartments start on the 50th floor and rise to heaven. No more will you hear the cardboard man’s [...]
May 29, 2009 | Categories: China, Nanjing, Prime Real Estate | Tags: air, buildings, Humor, living space, nothingness, real estate, skyscrapers, smog, social commentary, the future, views | Leave A Comment »
When Henry D. Thoreau went off on his famous experiment in living simply and deliberately, he need not to have constructed his own cabin in the woods – he could have come over to China, to this little metal-roofed monument to truth. While there may be no pond to reflect upon, there are ample puddles [...]
May 14, 2009 | Categories: China, Nanjing, Prime Real Estate | Tags: garbage juice, henry david thoreau, Humor, karaoke, KTV, necessities of life, property, real estate, social commentary, walden pond | Leave A Comment »
This handsome structure is a classic – even the grime coating the exterior is original. While it may not scream luxury or social prominence, this architectural ode to grayness allows its many residents the comfort of knowing they are living in a building erected at the absolute lowest cost possible – no frills, no silly [...]
Apr 29, 2009 | Categories: China, Nanjing, Prime Real Estate | Tags: apartment, buildings, chinese homes, housing, Humor, property, real estate, social commentary | Leave A Comment »
Mobility! Nature! Simplicity! Here one of the great ironies of modern life presents itself in full – by opting against a central location, the endless conveniences of a civilized city, and the benefits of living elbow to elbow in a thirty-floor cement block, you may actually be able to find peace, quiet, and space in [...]
Apr 20, 2009 | Categories: China, Nanjing, Prime Real Estate | Tags: chinese city, Humor, nature, peace, property, quiet, real estate, simplicity, social commentary, space, xinjiang, yurt | Leave A Comment »
This property proves that privacy is no more than bourgeois decadence. In place of four walls, the living room of this home enjoys all the benefits of openness – natural breezes in place of sterile air conditioning, the red sun instead of pricey fluorescents, and panoramic views. There is also plenty to foster the children’s [...]
Mar 07, 2009 | Categories: China, Nanjing, Prime Real Estate | Tags: homes, housing, property, real estate, walls | Leave A Comment »
A solid two stories of concrete set on a pedestrian-heavy thoroughfare, with outdoor sink, doormat, and space for a bicycle. Offers an unbeatable view of both the butcher’s table and the tofu stand – the perfect vantage point for swiping a hunk of pork when the vendors get distracted by skirmishes down the street. Impending [...]
Feb 19, 2009 | Categories: China, Nanjing, Prime Real Estate | Tags: architecture, chinese homes, houses, property, real estate | Leave A Comment »
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What this substantial piece of city land is doing unpaved and undeveloped is a mystery of commerce and real estate. Whatever the reason, that red flag piercing the mud surely indicates a coming edifice. A new age high rise, perhaps? Another shopping mall? Share this:EmailRedditStumbleUponDigg
Jun 17, 2009 | Categories: China, Nanjing, Prime Real Estate | Tags: building, chinese construction, Humor, land, mud, property, real estate, social commentary | 1 Comment »