A Brief History of Residential Architecture in China: Cities, Residences, Gardens (Second Edition)

Author: Liu Zhiping, with supplements by Wang Qiming
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Publishing Date: 2000-09-01
Features: This book provides a concise history of the development of ancient residential architecture, gardens, and urban construction in China. It primarily discusses the development of private residences and gardens, describes the zoning relationships of residential buildings within cities, and explores the planning methods and evolution of major urban centers. Additionally, it analyzes and elaborates on architectural layouts, structures, and artistic forms. At the end, appendices such as Residential Architecture in Sichuan and Yunnan's "One-Print" Houses are included, which are the result of the author's extensive surveys of folk residential architecture in Sichuan and Yunnan during the War of Resistance. These are among China's earliest academic papers on vernacular architecture and will be beneficial for research on the development of ethnic architectural forms. This book serves as a reference for architects, researchers in architectural and historical studies, and faculty and students of architecture at universities and colleges.