architecture

In ancient China, almost every dynasty went in for lage-scale constructions of gardens and palaces at the beginning of the establishment of the new state political pwer. But most of these gardens were burned down by subverters when the power was overthrown. The rise and decline ...
The earliest evidence of the spread of Christianity in China was first recorded in a stone tablet unearth in the Ming Dynasty in Xi an. In it, it traced the spread of Chiristianity to the Tang Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Taizong in 635. At that time, Emperor Taizong ...
With wars commonly waged in ancient China, the mechanism for defense and protection such as city walls, trenches and moats were created out of sheer necessity, but inadvertently led to the development and building of cities. The creation of enclosed cities meant that the most ...
China s grottoes had their originations in India s grotto temples, and this model was spread into China sometime during the period of the Southern and Northern Dynasties. It blended in rapidly with Chinese traditional elements and left behind a huge number of grottoes. The ...
Symbolism and Allegories Confucius said that the wise take pleasure in water, and the kind find happiness in a mountain . The idea contained in this apothegm that wisdom is as comprehensive as water that could contain infinity and kindheartedness is as firm as a mountain from ...
Seek Poetic Mood The building of a garden often comes from literary inspirations. Gardening, poetry, calligraphy and painting influence, infiltrate and supplement each other. The usage of poems, verses and ballads in gardens can be found in the inscriptions-to describe the ...
Gathering Scenic Wonders and Historical Sites from all over the Country Whether in imperial gardens or private gardens, it is always a common practice to introduce the scenic wonders and historical sites into garden building. Even from the same scenic spot that appears in ...
Part Project Brief 1.Project Name: Solicitation for the Conceptual Architectural Design of National Art Museum. of China 2.Project Location:B04 land plot in Area for Cultural and Miscellaneous Purposes, central area, Beijing Olympic Green 3.Design Specifications: Complete the ...
Lingering outside the Changmen Gate to admire reflecting pools, rockeries and the Little Penglai fairyland was all in a day's coursework for a group of Cornell students this summer, as they took part in a new design exchange program between the College of Agriculture and Life ...
London chef Ruth Rogers is culinary royalty. She and partner Rose Gray (who passed away last February), opened River Caf in 1987. The restaurant started as an employee cafe for her husband's architectural firm (Ms. Rogers is married to Lord Richard Rogers, who worked on the ...
2011 Chengdu Rural Tourism Festival, with the theme of urban life and countryside travel , will kick off on March 22 with colorful programs to attract local residents to a number of rural spots around the city. The month-long event is sponsored by Chengdu municipal government, ...
On the morning of September 15 in 1st Conference Room of Sanya Municipal Government, Li Baiqing, Deputy Mayor of Sanya, met with a delegation from State of Victoria in Australia led by Dome Tassone, Director of Construction & Engineering Service Bureau of Ministry of Innovation, ...
On the morning of July 8, Golden Glass formally got listed in the GEM of Shenzhen Stock Exchange. So far the number of Shantou enterprises in the security amounts to 15. Founded in 1992, Guangdong Golden Glass Technology Ferial Demo Limited is a key high-tech enterprise in the ...
A business delegation headed by the new British Consul-General in Guangzhou Alastair Morgan, visited the three west Pearl River Delta cities Zhuhai, Zhongshan and Jiangmen from March 28 to 30. 13 British companies from different sectors, such as infrastructure and transport, ...
A total of 18 countries will send delegations to the China Hi-Tech Fair which will open tomorrow at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. Among them will be 500 enterprises from seven countries, including the United States, Spain, Germany and Japan. Technologies and products ...
Ganzhou held an appraisal meeting for conceptual architectural design scheme of Ganzhou's tungsten and rare earth buildings on November 28. 6 well-known design agencies at home and abroad participated in the competitive bidding. The expert group made a critical examination and ...
The opening ceremony of Jiangxi Hakka Museum was held in Gan County on the morning of November 28. Jiangxi Hakka Museum is the first professional museum of ecological landscape architecture style in Jiangxi Province, comprehensively displaying Hakka culture and Hakka folk customs...
A scientific exhibition on low carbon life using solar energy was co-held by Hefei Solar Energy Association and Hi-min Solar Corporation on April 28th. Hi-min Solar Corporation, the world's largest comprehensive clean energy brand, focuses on low-carbon life and sustainability. ...
On the afternoon of March 22nd, the 1st Awarding Ceremony for the Top 10 Landmarks of Jiangyin was held grandly in the beautiful valley of Yu Mountain. Over 10 celebrated guests, including world famous architects, experts in environmental design and color, and officials of UN, ...
On evening of May 20th, Zhu Shanlu, standing member of the CPC Jiangsu Committee and Secretary of the CPC Nanjing Committee met the visiting MCM Group delegation led by CEO Michael C Mitchell. Both parties exchanged ideas on architectural design, urban planning and preparation of ...
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Folk House of the Bai Ethnics
Folk House of the Bai Ethnics
The folk house of the Bai ethnics is the folk architecture of the Bai ...
Chinese Tamales
Chinese Tamales
Zongzi (or zhongzi) are traditionally eaten during Dragon Boat ...
Benzhu religion of the Bai
Benzhu religion of the Bai
The Bai spiritual tradition consists of a set of syncretic beliefs, ...
Martial arts extravaganza hits Beijing’s Poly Theater
Martial arts extravaganza hits Beijing’s Poly Theater
Now on tour, the show "Kungfu Revelations: Nine scrolls" is making a ...
Exhibition showcases classic Chinese art
Exhibition showcases classic Chinese art
A staff member at the National Library shows the process of repairing ...
14th Shanghai International Film Festival
14th Shanghai International Film Festival
The 14th edition of the annual Shanghai International Film Festival ...
Relics featuring ancient Dian culture unearthed in Yunnan
Relics featuring ancient Dian culture unearthed in Yunnan
Photo taken on May 23, 2011 shows the gallipots unearthed from a relic ...
The west wind-tunnel travels An qing of China
The west wind-tunnel travels  An   qing of China
Introduce The west scenic spot of wind-tunnel is that China spent the ...
Ruyi - Granters of Wishes
Ruyi - Granters of Wishes
In China, there have been numbers of "Auspicious Pattern" that is ...