Fujian Tulou (A Treasure of Traditional Chinese Residential Architecture)

Author: Huang Hanmin (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Fujian Tulou is a unique marvel of traditional Chinese residential architecture and the world's greatest earthen building. It is a precious "living fossil" in Chinese folk culture. With its distinctive architectural forms, rich regional characteristics, profound cultural connotations, and mysterious unsolved mysteries, it has attracted countless scholars and visitors from home and abroad. Since the 1980s, the author has tirelessly ventured into remote mountainous areas to investigate and survey Fujian Tulou, clearly defining the concept of Fujian Tulou and classifying it scientifically. The author combines text, photographs, and hand-drawn line drawings to comprehensively depict the magnificent evolution of Fujian Tulou. In the book, he analyzes numerous typical examples of earthen building complexes and settlements, delving deeply into the residential patterns, defense systems, architectural techniques, spatial characteristics, couplet culture, and historical origins of Fujian Tulou. This book, rich in illustrations and accessible in language, presents the world with this unique treasure among global traditional residential architectures. It is an invaluable reference for architectural scholars, cultural heritage workers, architects, artists, and tourism enthusiasts.