Tsui Chung Man. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 247-251). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter Chapter One: --- Effective memory cues are the keys to sustain collective memory in China --- p.13 / Chapter 1.1 --- Cultural dimension: the Chinese sustainable chain of memories --- p.13 / Chapter 1.2 --- Social dimension: collective memory in the city --- p.15 / Chapter 1.3 --- Psychological dimension: effective memory cues to sustain collective memory --- p.22 / Chapter Chapter Two: --- Effective tangible cues in Guangdong cities --- p.30 / Chapter 2.1 --- Regional level study: a region developed with the landscape --- p.30 / Chapter 2.2 --- City level study: the landscape as reference for planning --- p.43 / Chapter 2.3 --- Architectural level study: the place that persists through time --- p.68 / Chapter Chapter Three: --- From tangible memory cues to intangible memory cues --- p.104 / Chapter 3.1 --- Scene: the visualization of the city --- p.105 / Chapter 3.2 --- Text: the highlight of the city's characters --- p.123 / Chapter Chapter Four: --- The inter-relationships of the memory cues in Huizhou --- p.133 / Chapter 4.1 --- Huizhou: a city evolved with the landscape --- p.136 / Chapter 4.2 --- City Planning of Huizhou as shaped by the landscape --- p.164 / Chapter 4.3 --- Manifesting landscape into place: the maintaining of the spirit of the place in Huizhou inner city --- p.170 / Chapter 4.4 --- Extracting tangible memory cues to intangible ones: texts and scenes on the West Lake --- p.198 / Chapter 4.5 --- Incarnating intangible memory cues to tangible ones: the formation of new places --- p.212 / Chapter 4.6 --- The intertwining of cffective memory cues in Huizhou: the: Lake-City-River relationship --- p.224 / Chapter Chapter Five: --- Principles to revitalize the inter-relationship of the effective memory cues in Huizhou --- p.231 / Chapter 5.1 --- Revitalizing the landscape and place in Huizhou --- p.232 / Chapter 5.2 --- Extracting the distinctiveness of the landscape and place in Huizhou into visualized and readable forms through public participations --- p.235 / Chapter 5.3 --- Incarnating the texts and distinctive scenes in Huizhou into recreated physical environment --- p.239 / Chapter 5.4 --- Reinforcing the l.ake-City-River relationship through the recreation of the water bodies --- p.242 / Conclusions --- p.245 / Bibliography --- p.247 / Attachment: Urban morphology of Guangdong cities in late imperial China

Chan Sze Chung. / On double leaves. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 00-02, design report." / by-productsample --- p.07 / sample analysis --- p.47 / pre-design conclusion --- p.61 / 2 conditions 1 goal 3 strategies --- p.75 / beauty reference --- p.89 / design manifesto design statement --- p.113 / beauty factory --- p.127 / site observation --- p.137 / pre-design imagination --- p.145 / measure drawing --- p.155 / design strategy --- p.169 / architectural expression --- p.187 / architectural result --- p.207

Seto Kit Yee Shirley. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2005-2006, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 93). / Thesis Statment --- p.4-15 / Theory --- p.16-18 / History --- p.19-23 / Events --- p.24-32 / Land --- p.33-42 / Place --- p.43-48 / Final Design --- p.49-91 / Bibliography --- p.92-93

This study proposes a systematic approach for investigators to judge how architecture of a given cultural group can be considered as culturally identifiable. More specifically, it proposes the steps in unveiling the relationships between chosen core elements of cultural distinctness and various design patterns. The suggested sources of core elements are political, social/behavioral, and economic influences on architectural design and approaches to create architectural signs. It is presupposed that a design pattern is considered culturally identifiable when important core elements are communicated via noticeable signs. The communication is perceived from a semiotic analogy of architectural signs, whereby the importance of one core element over the other is identified by the investigator through research into the cultural context under study. A case study on China's architecture is presented to illustrate these steps and test the proposed hypotheses. The steps are so designed that testing the relevance of core elements to architectural signs is essential. Forty-six sample buildings selected from China served as stimulus materials in the case study. These building patterns were rated as different types of signs on the basis of the core elements elicited from China's present-day culture. These buildings also were judged in a survey by forty-four Chinese students and their spouses at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University who represent samples of overseas Chinese laypersons. The findings show that survey results deviated significantly from the semiotic results as laypersons considered traditional architecture most representative of Chinese identity. The semiotic results show that culturally identifiable designs are the hybrid forms of traditional and modern architecture. Most laypersons ignored the relationships between their perception of distinct identity in architecture and core elements of economic meanings and sign-creation approaches. This deviation implies a significant cultural lag in perceiving distinct identity between professionals and laypersons, and led to modification of the presupposed hierarchical importance of core elements. Through the case study and findings, this research illustrates the procedure by which investigators can determine from a specific range of cultural elements the most effective means of communication of identity. It enables the inclusion of core elements of popular culture in comparing various design patterns and in differentiating built forms of one culture from that of others. The study ends with the factors and suggestions that are related to communication of Chinese identity in architecture. / Ph. D.

Lam Tin Cho Eric. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1998-99, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / Chapter 001 --- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS / Chapter 002 --- INTRODUCTION / DESIGN OBJECTIVES / Chapter 003 --- PROJECT NATURE / SITE/CONTEXT / CLIENT & USER PROFILE / Chapter 004 --- DESIGN CONCEPTUALIZATION / Chapter I --- [ HYPOTHESIS & TESTING ] / Chapter STAGE 1: --- TRANSLATION [SPACE SEARCHING] / Chapter STAGE 2: --- TRANSFORMATION 1 [PLACE MAKING] / Chapter STAGE 3: --- TRANSFORMATION 2 [PROGRAMMING MAPPING] / Chapter II --- [BUILDING DESIGN] / Chapter STAGE 4: --- CULTURE EMBASSY / MISSION / PROGRAMMING / Chapter STAGE 5: --- A BOX OF RE-UNION / Chapter 005 --- APPENDICES / PRECEDENTS / BIBLIOGRAPHY

Choy Pui Cheung Edman. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2000-2001, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 95). / prologue --- p.p. 1 / initiation --- p.p. 2 / short study --- p.p. 3-15 / issue --- p.p. 16-17 / hypothesis --- p.p. 18 / project goal --- p.p. 19 / user profile --- p.p. 20 / justification of the site --- p.p. 21-22 / site history --- p.p. 23 / site analysis --- p.p. 24-30 / program --- p.p. 31-34 / design concepts --- p.p. 35-38 / design strategies for environmental improvement --- p.p. 39 / design record on conceptual design --- p.p. 40-41 / design record on design development --- p.p. 42-63 / design record on final design --- p.p. 64-84 / precedents --- p.p. 85-93 / epilogue --- p.p. 94 / bibliography --- p.p. 95

本研究以土樓為案例，引入了跨學科的方法考察社會政治機制對中國鄉土建築的變化產生的作用。針對目前認為土樓視為客家族群特有的家族性防禦建築的觀點，我指出了土樓建築形式具有異質性，而這一異質性必須從業主的產權結構出發去理解。通過結合分析社會結構和空間組成，我提出大部分的土樓形式是由相對貧困並且貧富分化不明顯的社區成員合資建造的一種低造價的合作社住宅。我進而以1958至1983年間的建造高峰為例，揭示了土樓地區的居民如何策略性地利用社會主義集體共有的農村產權關係大量建造合作社住宅。 / 論文從建築的空間結構與建造過程、業主的社會組織以及政治環境的歷史變化三個方面考察土樓。第一章回顧現有的土樓研究，提出從業主的角度研究鄉土建築的方法，並介紹了本研究的資料來源。第二章提出了一個從業主社會結構考察鄉土建築的分析架構。通過考察集合住宅中的兩個層次的社會團體，家庭與集體，我提出了一組將社會結構與空間構成相聯繫的表達式。第三至五章分別從建築學、社會學和歷史學的角度具體證明與業主有關的各種因素如何將土樓塑造成住宅合作社，並展示了政治制度的轉變如何影響到建築形式的變化。最後一章總結了本研究的貢獻。 / 本研究運用了多學科的研究方法，通過結合建築形式與建造過程的分析、人類學的調研方法、社會學的社區分析理論以及地方史的研究，探討鄉土建築的形成原因與演變邏輯。此外，本研究也試圖在研究土樓的基礎上探討多層面的問題，包括對地方建築形式的定義方法、鄉土建築的研究方法論以及如何從社區在住宅建造上的策略性選擇理解地方與國家的關係。 / This dissertation is an interdisciplinary research on the socio-political system to explain the transformation of Chinese vernacular architecture within the context of tulou, an architectural form in Fujian Province, Southeastern China. I challenge the myth that tulou are Hakka clan houses or fortresses and argue that most tulou are affordable cooperative houses. I further suggest that these cooperatives were adapted to the People’s Commune property system and hence, experienced construction peak from1958 to 1983. / This dissertation examines the architectural form of tulou, the social structure of its proprietors, and the socio-political changes that occurred during China’s socialist transformation. Chapter 1 opens with a review of the tulou literature, which also introduces a socio-political approach in studying Chinese vernacular architecture. In Chapter 2, I propose a set of symbolic expressions and models to analyze the property structure and spatial configuration of collective houses. The next three chapters engage in different perspectives of tulou built in the 1958-1983, including the architectural issues in Chapter 3, the social issues of the proprietors in Chapter 4, and the political issues in Chapter 5. Finally, the concluding chapter summarizes the contributions of the research. / This research combines architectural analysis, anthropological investigation, sociological analysis, and historical studies. Issues addressed include the definition of regional architectural styles, the methodology used for studying vernacular architecture, and conflicts between the state and the local communities. / Detailed summary in vernacular field only. / Detailed summary in vernacular field only. / Detailed summary in vernacular field only. / Zheng, Jing. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2012. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 214-233). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstract also in Chinese. / Chapter ABSTRACT --- p.i / Chapter 摘 要 --- p.ii / Chapter ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --- p.iii / Chapter TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.v / Chapter LIST OF FIGURES --- p.ix / Chapter CHAPTER 1 --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Research Problem --- p.2 / Chapter 1.2 --- Literature Review --- p.13 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- Studies on Tulou --- p.13 / Chapter 1.2.2 --- Debates on the Definition of “Tulou“ --- p.21 / Chapter 1.2.3 --- An Interrelated Region Divided by Administration --- p.25 / Chapter 1.2.4 --- Cultural Heritage: Homogeneity as a Political Comprise --- p.30 / Chapter 1.3 --- Methodology --- p.33 / Chapter 1.3.1 --- Toward a Socio-political Approach --- p.33 / Chapter 1.3.2 --- Analyzing Forms: Vernacular Architecture as a Process --- p.35 / Chapter 1.3.3 --- Understanding the Communities: Evidence in the Field --- p.38 / Chapter 1.4 --- Organization --- p.41 / Chapter CHAPTER 2 --- COOPERATIVE HOUSES --- p.44 / Chapter 2.1 --- Residential Communities and Collective Houses --- p.45 / Chapter 2.1.1 --- Bridging Communities and Houses: Ownership Structure --- p.45 / Chapter 2.1.2 --- The Variations of Collective Houses --- p.47 / Chapter 2.1.3 --- Communities in Southeastern China --- p.50 / Chapter 2.1.4 --- Collective Houses in Southeastern China --- p.53 / Chapter 2.2 --- The Symbolic Expressions of Collective Houses --- p.57 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Spatial Configuration and Ownership Structure --- p.57 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Variables and the Order of Operations --- p.58 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- The Expressions --- p.60 / Chapter 2.3 --- Structure Models of Collective Houses --- p.63 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Clan Model and Cooperative Model --- p.63 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- The Hybridity of Models --- p.65 / Chapter 2.3.3 --- The Alternatives between Models --- p.68 / Chapter 2.3.4 --- The Diverse Forms of Tulou Cooperatives --- p.77 / Chapter 2.4 --- Unit-Proprietors of Cooperative Houses --- p.81 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Unit Proprietors: Owner-builder-occupiers --- p.81 / Chapter 2.4.2 --- The Recruitment of Unit-proprietors --- p.82 / Chapter 2.4.3 --- The Allocation of Units --- p.84 / Chapter 2.5 --- Variations of Tulou Forms in History --- p.85 / Chapter 2.5.1 --- Historical Background --- p.85 / Chapter 2.5.2 --- Fortresses --- p.87 / Chapter 2.5.3 --- Merchants’ Mansions --- p.89 / Chapter 2.5.4 --- Houses Funded by Overseas Chinese --- p.90 / Chapter 2.5.5 --- Communal Houses --- p.91 / Summary --- p.92 / Chapter CHAPTER 3 --- SPACE, FORM, AND CONSTRUCTION --- p.93 / Chapter 3.1 --- Spatial Configuration --- p.94 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- A Collective House --- p.94 / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Public Domain: the Central Courtyard --- p.95 / Chapter 3.1.3 --- Family Spaces: Vertical Units --- p.96 / Chapter 3.2 --- Form and Structure --- p.99 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Separating Form and Structure --- p.99 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Forms --- p.100 / Chapter 3.2.3 --- Structure --- p.105 / Chapter 3.3 --- Affordability --- p.108 / Chapter 3.3.1 --- Location --- p.108 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- Site --- p.110 / Chapter 3.3.3 --- Materials --- p.111 / Chapter 3.3.4 --- Labors --- p.113 / Chapter 3.3.5 --- Cooperate to Reduce Cost --- p.114 / Chapter 3.4 --- Building Techniques --- p.116 / Chapter 3.4.1 --- Craftsmen and Local Traditions --- p.116 / Chapter 3.4.2 --- Critical Issues on Construction Process --- p.121 / Chapter 3.4.3 --- Modular Design System --- p.128 / Chapter 3.5 --- Construction Organization --- p.129 / Chapter 3.5.1 --- Time Control --- p.129 / Chapter 3.5.2 --- Budget Control --- p.130 / Chapter 3.5.3 --- Unit-proprietors in the Project --- p.131 / Summary --- p.131 / Chapter CHAPTER 4 --- HOUSEHOLDS,CLANS,AND COOPERATIVES --- p.132 / Chapter 4.1 --- The Property Structure of Tulou --- p.133 / Chapter 4.2 --- Household Division and House Division --- p.136 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- Households --- p.136 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- Household Division --- p.136 / Chapter 4.2.3 --- House Division --- p.138 / Chapter 4.2.4 --- House Division in Tulou --- p.144 / Chapter 4.3 --- Stoves and Cooperative Houses --- p.147 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Stoves as the Affiliation Symbol --- p.147 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Stoves in Tulou --- p.148 / Chapter 4.3.3 --- The problem and the Solution --- p.149 / Chapter 4.3.4 --- A unit-proprietor’s Life --- p.152 / Chapter 4.4 --- The Multiple Identities of Unit-Proprietors --- p.153 / Chapter 4.4.1 --- Household Member --- p.153 / Chapter 4.4.2 --- Cooperative Member --- p.155 / Chapter 4.4.3 --- Clan Member --- p.156 / Chapter 4.4.4 --- Ritual: A presentation of the multiple identities --- p.158 / Summary --- p.160 / Chapter CHAPTER 5 --- THE RISE AND DECLINE OF COOPERATIVE HOUSES --- p.161 / Chapter 5.1 --- Property System in Rural China --- p.162 / Chapter 5.1.1 --- Background: Before 1911 --- p.162 / Chapter 5.1.2 --- The Revolution 1911-1983 --- p.163 / Chapter 5.1.3 --- Owners in China’s Rural Property System --- p.169 / Chapter 5.2 --- Built under Socialism (1958-1983) --- p.171 / Chapter 5.2.1 --- The Political Circumstances and Housing Policies after 1949 --- p.172 / Chapter 5.2.2 --- Housing Production Teams: A Case Study on Hekeng --- p.173 / Chapter 5.2.3 --- Democratic inside the Cooperatives: A Case Study on Tianluokeng --- p.184 / Chapter 5.2.4 --- Discussion: Private Property vs. Public Goods --- p.192 / Chapter 5.3 --- Build after Socialism (1983- ) --- p.196 / Chapter 5.3.1 --- Household-Responsibility System --- p.196 / Chapter 5.3.2 --- On the eve of Reform (1979-1983) --- p.196 / Chapter 5.3.3 --- After the Reform (1983- ) --- p.198 / Chapter 5.4 --- Socio-political System and Architectural Forms --- p.202 / Chapter 5.4.1 --- The Communist style --- p.202 / Chapter 5.4.2 --- The Post-communist Style --- p.205 / Summary --- p.206 / Chapter CHAPTER 6 --- CONCLUSION --- p.208 / Chapter 6.1 --- On Tulou and Cooperative Houses --- p.209 / Chapter 6.2 --- On Socio-political System --- p.210 / Chapter 6.3 --- On Chinese Vernacular Architecture --- p.211 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.214

Gordon Kwok Tung Fong. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes Bibliographical references (p. 275-289). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest Information and Learning Company, [200-] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese.