The beauty of ancient Chinese architecture

    Chinese architecture, especially the common landscape in gardens, but do you know what they look like, what are their characteristics, and how to distinguish between each other? If you saw them in real life, would you be able to name them correctly? Today we will come together to increase knowledge!

     Pavilion (gazebo) is a kind of traditional Chinese architecture, which originated in the Zhou Dynasty. The pavilion in the garden should be the "reproduction" of natural landscape or roadside pavilions in villages and towns. Pavilion is generally open structure, no walls, the top can be divided into hexagonal, octagonal, round and other shapes. It is widely used in landscape architecture because of its lightweight shape, flexible material selection and flexible layout.

    Building is two more than the house, so there is a "double floor called Lou" said. The position of the building in the Ming Dynasty is mostly located after the hall, in the garden is generally used as a bedroom, study or to enjoy the scenery. Because the building is high, it often becomes a scene in the garden, especially when it is near the water and backed by mountains.

    Corridor is characterized by long, narrow and unobstructed, curved and empty, used to connect scenic spots and scenic spots, it is a kind of "guide" and "view" architecture. Long and unobstructed can promote life hair a certain kind of expectation and seek the mood, can achieve attractive purpose; Curved and empty through can enjoy the ever-changing scenery, "step by step different scenery". In addition, the columns also have the function of framing the scene.

    The cloister enclosing the courtyard is the key to the treatment of the courtyard space and the beautification of the volume. The verandah in the garden can divide the scenic area, form a change of space, increase the depth of field and guide visitors. Corridors in ancient Chinese architecture are often equipped with geometric patterns of balustrades, benches, goose chair (that is, beauty leaning), hanging down, color paintings; The partition wall is often decorated with various decorative components such as assorted lamp Windows, leaky Windows, moon door, bottle door.