The pavement (yong lu) in traditional Chinese buildings refers to the main road between buildings in a courtyard complex.
Apr 29, 2024
The full-length floor-to-ceiling partition (bisha chu) is an interior decoration form in traditional Chinese architecture.
Apr 23, 2024
The flush gable roof (yingshan ding) is a traditional Chinese architectural form featuring double-sloped roofs.
Apr 23, 2024
Polychrome decorative painting (cai hua) is a highly distinctive style of decoration in traditional Chinese architecture.
Apr 19, 2024
The drum-shaped door stone (men gushi or men guzi) is placed on both sides of the gate of a traditional courtyard house.
Apr 19, 2024
In traditional Chinese architecture, interior pillars (jin zhu) provide structural connection and support.
Apr 18, 2024
The eave column (yan zhu) is a column that supports the weight of the roof at the eaves of a building.
Apr 18, 2024
Bracket sets (dougong) are a distinctive component in Chinese wood-frame architecture and serve as a transition between the roof and the walls of a structure.
Apr 18, 2024