A plinth (tai ji) is a protruding platform underneath a building, serving as its base.
Jun 28, 2024
A patterned-tile roof (huawa ding) is a type of wall cap commonly found in traditional Chinese architecture, particularly in garden structures or small buildings.
May 20, 2024
Traditional Chinese structures often feature mythical creatures as decorative figures on the ends of roof ridges as residence guardians.
May 07, 2024
A screen door (ping men) is a type of plain-surfaced paneled door crafted from relatively thin wooden boards.
May 07, 2024
A rafter (chuan zi) is a wooden component comprising the frame of a traditional piece of Chinese architecture.
Apr 29, 2024
The pavement (yong lu) in traditional Chinese buildings refers to the main road between buildings in a courtyard complex.
Apr 29, 2024
The full-length floor-to-ceiling partition (bisha chu) is an interior decoration form in traditional Chinese architecture.
Apr 23, 2024