This thesis design explores the integration of traditional temple architecture with modern design principles. The study focuses on reinterpreting and modernizing traditional elements using contemporary materials and building techniques, while still preserving traditional religious culture and elements.
The research commences with the analysis of traditional temple architecture, encompassing aspects such as spatial layout, key elements, and architectural techniques. It then delves into various methods of integrating these traditional features with modern elements.
The design shows how traditional temple architecture can be modernized to fit today's urban environments. By blending time-tested designs with contemporary innovations, can create spaces that honor the past while serving the present and future. / Master of Architecture / The environment in which we live has undergone tremendous changes with the development of our society. However, traditional temples in China have always maintained their classic methods. This thesis primarily focuses on exploring how to modernize traditional Chinese temples and traditional temple elements.
The thesis began by studying traditional temples, including their spatial layout, traditional styles, and historical background. Then, the thesis studied modernization methods through exploring permutation and combination, extraction and reconstruction of elements. Finally, it determined the design to modernize traditional elements in order to better integrate them into modern social spaces.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:VTETD/oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/119238 |
| Date | 03 June 2024 |
| Creators | Zhang, Jitong |
| Contributors | Architecture, Pennell, Benjamin Nelson, Zellner Bassett, Paola A., Washco, Kristin Nicole |
| Publisher | Virginia Tech |
| Source Sets | Virginia Tech Theses and Dissertation |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | ETD, application/pdf, application/pdf |
| Rights | In Copyright, http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
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