A group of men gather outside a newly reconstructed home in the earthquake-stricken area north of Chengdu. In contrast to entire towns that are being reconstructed, cookie-cutter-style, by state-owned construction companies from faraway places like Hunan and Guangdong, many of the individually reconstructed homes feature traditional styles as well as intricate woodwork and colorful designs.
Nice that it it doesn’t repel the eye, but will it withstand an earthquake?
Good question, Lew. I believe most of the houses are now built with concrete and rebar, even if they have a nice stone facade and a colorful paint job.