Beijing siheyuan architecture

Author: Ma Bingjian
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book introduces the Beijing Siheyuan. It covers the history, culture, layout, feng shui, space, structure, decoration, design, construction, conservation, and restoration of Siheyuan. It is the most comprehensive Siheyuan architectural monograph to date, containing the most extensive technical and artistic information and encompassing the widest range of aspects. The book is the result of the author's extensive experience in protecting, researching, designing, and constructing Beijing Siheyuan, forming an academic and technical monograph. It covers all aspects of Siheyuan, including history, culture, layout, feng shui, space, structure, decoration, design, construction, conservation, and restoration. It is the most comprehensive Siheyuan architectural monograph to date, containing the most extensive technical and artistic information and encompassing the widest range of aspects. This book not only provides detailed content with fluent and accessible language but also incorporates numerous photographs and ink line drawings to complement the text, making it easy for readers to understand and use. The book is suitable for a broad range of readers, including professionals engaged in the protection of ancient architectural heritage, architectural history research, ancient building and garden design and construction, faculty and students in architecture departments of universities, Chinese and foreign architectural professionals, real estate developers, and avid enthusiasts of ancient architecture for reference.