Chinese Houses: The Architectural Heritage of a Nation

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Winner of ForeWord Magazine’s Architecture “Book of the Year” Award!

Exquisite examples of traditional dwellings are scattered all the way through brand new-day China. Chinese Houses specializes in 20 well-preserved traditional Chinese homes, presenting examples from a range of rural and metropolitan areas all the way through China.

The photographs of each and every are accompanied by extensive background information and historical content. An introductory essay examines the several types of Chinese homes and provides an overview of the wealthy regional number of Chinese dwelling forms. It also provides insights into little-known design concepts that emphasize the versatility, adaptability, and flexibility of traditional building forms and the work of classical craftsmen.

Richly illustrated with photographs, woodblock prints, historical images, and line drawings, Chinese Houses portrays an architectural tradition of unbelievable range and resilience.

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