the architecture of beijing by jordan labonte ancient and modern
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THE ARCHITECTURE OF BEIJING
By Jordan LaBonte
Ancient and Modern
Feng Shui
An ancient Chinese system aesthetics believed to use the laws of both heaven and earth to help one improve by receiving positive qui.
“Evil things travel on straight lines”
WARD OFF EVIL, AND SYMBOLIZE GOOD FORTUNE
Ancient Hutongs
Ordinary Wealthy
A hutong is a group of four houses centered around one courtyard.
Most Hutongs are traditional multigenerational one family.
Walls Around Houses
Protection against war lords
Olympic stadium in 2008
Birds nest is cuisine delicacy
$423 million to build
National Stadium (Birds Nest)
A reference to cut work ceramics and a vessel to hold people.
National Aquatics Center (Water Cube)
All water events at 2008 Olympics
Pangu Plaza
What does Feng Shui literally mean?
Why are the roofs in Beijing curved not straight?
What kinds of things do the Chinese use to ward off evil and bring good fortune into
their lives?
What are the names of some of the Olympic venues in Beijing?
Bibliography
http://bellespics.eu/keyword/suzuki%20550e/
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/China/photo943935.htm
http:// arts.cultural-china.com/en/84Arts6063.html
http://www.lotusinstitute.com/bagua.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_National_Stadium
http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/olympiccities/beijing/n214259359.shtml
http://www.chinaeconomicreview.com/hotels/2008/08/27/pangu-plaza-may-be-worlds-most-mysterious-and-expensive-
residence.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_National_Aquatics_Center