Most projects in China have been designed by Chinese architects. Foreign architects, however, often design large projects. Large-scale projects are designed through teamwork combining various disciplines. In China there is a master plan for everything. This concept is very new.
Most planning is from the center of the city.
In Chongqing, they are taking a different approach. The planning concept has first taken into account the surrounding communities. This is due to the mountainous topography. Great attention has been given to preserving the skyline. Some land is marked for green space.