TOPIC 1(A) Traditional dwellings around the world.

The Fujian Tulou

Built the Neolithic period (6,000 years ago). During the Western Jin Dynasty (307-12 CE),

people from central China began to migrate. The Fujian tulou first built in the Song and

Yuan Dynasties (11th-13th centuries)

History

Developed from the 14th and 16th centuries (Early and Middle Ming Dynasty)

The first tulou Small Rectangular or square Plainly decorated Without stone foundations.

During Ming Dynasty much larger tulou were constructed.

Structure and Layout Each building can fit up to 800 people.

Built for defense purposes around a central

open courtyard. Drying clothes and rice Communal activities Children's play

Only one entrance and windows to the

outside only above the first floor.

Materials Outside Pathways and buildings material Clay

250 two- or three-story small uniform rooms Wooden structures

References http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-

cnt.aspx?id=20101120000033&cid=1801

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1113/

http://www.chinadwelling.dk/hovedsider/clan_homes-tekst.htm

https://www.google.com.my/

https://www.google.com.my/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi&ei=ONbFVIyJB4X08QW2-4DABQ&ved=0CAQQqi4oAg

RELIGIOUS BUILDING

Student Name: Chong Ke Qun 0319214

Religious Building

Example:

Westminster Abbey

Historical Background

Structure and Layout

Ground floor

Ornamentation

Materials

Interior Design

Exterior Design

Use

Famous People and the Abbey

Use

Royal and the Abbey

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