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Echoes of the Wall:A Visual Catalog of Inscribed Brick Treasures from the Nanjing City Wall Archives, Jiangsu Phoenix Education Publishing,Ltd | International Design Awards Winners

Echoes of the Wall:A Visual Catalog of Inscribed Brick Treasures from the Nanjing City Wall Archives

CompanyJiangsu Phoenix Education Publishing,Ltd

Lead DesignersZhouChen & GaoSen

ClientNanjing City Wall Protection and Management Center

Prize(s)Silver in Print / Books

Entry Description

"Echoes of the Wall" blends history with innovative design. Inspired by Zhonghua Gate ramp, "slope-binding" lets readers "climb" history; closed, it mimics a Ming brick. A tripartite mix of brick photos, rubbings, and archival shots balances depth and visuals. Textured paper distinguishes bricks/rubbings; calibrated pages ensure smooth turning. Landscape format matches brick size; a color system (full-color textures, monochrome rubbings, spot typography) connects eras. It records 200 at-risk inscriptions (lost post-restoration), becoming an irreplaceable testament preserving fleeting traces.