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
On either side, a festooned gate features a short wood column suspended from its eave, its end sculpted in the shape of a lotus bud.
Apr 12, 2024
Baosha, a projecting section of the main structure of a traditional-style building, is connected to the main building and forms a convex shape from an aerial view.
Apr 11, 2024
The finial of a four- or five-sided pyramidal roof consists of a pedestal and a top.
Apr 11, 2024
Suspended ceiling tiles (tian hua), also known as canopies (ding peng), are generally located inside the hall or room of classic buildings.
Mar 28, 2024
Ventilation bricks (toufeng zhuan) are typically installed on the gable walls (side walls) and rear walls of classic Chinese buildings.
Mar 28, 2024
Assorted patterned windows (shijin chuang) are a type of window style in traditional Chinese garden architecture.
Mar 28, 2024