Decoding Chinese Classical Architecture for Contemporary Architectural Design - With Special Reference to Modern Architectural Development in Taiwan

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dc.contributor.authorSung, Li-wenen
dc.contributor.committeecochairWang, Joseph C.en
dc.contributor.committeecochairRodriguez-Camilloni, Humberto L.en
dc.contributor.committeememberWong, Young-tsuen
dc.contributor.committeememberKilper, Dennis J.en
dc.contributor.committeememberSchneider, Mark E.en
dc.contributor.departmentEnvironmental Design and Planningen
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-14T21:22:37Zen
dc.date.adate2006-12-01en
dc.date.available2014-03-14T21:22:37Zen
dc.date.issued2006-10-11en
dc.date.rdate2009-12-01en
dc.date.sdate2006-10-26en
dc.description.abstractThis research began with an exploration of the phenomenon of cultural conflict and fusion in the process of architectural modernization in Taiwan. It will examine the impact of modern and contemporary theories on the practice of architecture of the island. It will then seek out the essence of Chinese classical architecture in order to develop an approach for the development of the future Chinese/Taiwanese architecture. In addition, the findings of the study could serve as a reference for scholars who would pursue historical and theoretical studies of in the subject, or for architects who are seeking design concepts to enhance their projects. The study utilizes an interpretive-historical methodology. It emphasizes that researchers should investigate social phenomena within broader and more complex contexts of what to uncover the underlying cultural factors. To highlight their significance, the author will pursue a hypothetic project to examine and demonstrate the meaningfulness and applicability of the concepts learned from the research. Efforts were made to discover ways in which Taiwanese and Chinese architectural culture can deal with foreign influences, such that it will be able to enjoy the benefits of modernization while maintaining its unique character and identity. Moreover, it will attempt to uncover ways in which Chinese architecture can in fact influence the global contemporary architectural culture. Finally, it is hoped that this work will produce a useful reference for students, scholars and architects who wish to develop design projects that reflect and celebrate regional cultures.en
dc.description.degreePh. D.en
dc.identifier.otheretd-10262006-003043en
dc.identifier.sourceurlhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-10262006-003043/en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/40260en
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.relation.haspartDecoding_Chinese_Classical_Architecture.pdfen
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subjectTaiwanese architectureen
dc.subjectrelativityen
dc.subjectregionalismen
dc.subjectstructural beautyen
dc.subjectdesign concepten
dc.subjectform and essenceen
dc.subjectChinese classical architectureen
dc.titleDecoding Chinese Classical Architecture for Contemporary Architectural Design - With Special Reference to Modern Architectural Development in Taiwanen
dc.typeDissertationen
thesis.degree.disciplineEnvironmental Design and Planningen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.leveldoctoralen
thesis.degree.namePh. D.en

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