Old City New World presents both the traditional and cultural charms of Indonesian cities, and the ambitious aspirations of the ultra modern city of Shanghai. AA Asia’s tenth monograph demonstrates how a society’s cultural roots are the significant foundations for new and evolving contemporary forms, and underscores the equal importance of a society’s global ambitions. Old City New World is a travelogue and a collection of essays from various contributors that offers insights on the culture and architecture of these two Asian societies.