Travel Abroad - ct design
Travel Abroad - ct design
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China 2011<br />
A view of the past, a glimpse of the future.
Beijing<br />
One of the worlds greatest cities, Beijing serves as the<br />
capital for the peoples republic of China and is<br />
known for its opulent palaces, temples and huge<br />
stone walls and gates.<br />
This photo journal documents the progression<br />
through China from West to East and from<br />
Confucianism to Taoism.<br />
The photos enclosed capture the rich tradition and<br />
history of the chinese people, the governance of china<br />
and the cultural and archite<strong>ct</strong>ural relics that span<br />
nearly 600 years.<br />
From Beijing’s Forbidden City of the Ming and Qing<br />
dynasties, to the modern reformation of Shanghai in<br />
the 1990’s and the development of Pudong into the<br />
major economic and archite<strong>ct</strong>ural center it is today.
National Center for the Performing Arts - (the egg) - The refle<strong>ct</strong>ion on a man made lake resembles an egg<br />
floating on water
Tian’anmen Square - largest city square in the world<br />
The square lies between two ancient, massive gates: the Tian’anmen to the north and the Qianmen to the<br />
south.
(left) Monument to the People's Heroes and the Great hall of the people and map of the forbidden city.<br />
(right) Map of the forbidden city emphasizing symmetry and cardinal order
The Palace of Heavenly Purity<br />
The palace of heavenly purity is the largest of the three halls in the inner court at the northern end of the<br />
city and was the residence of the emperor during the Ming dynasty.
Details of mortise & tenon constru<strong>ct</strong>ion, the traditional chinese archite<strong>ct</strong>ure of articulation and bilateral<br />
symmetry, the use of cardinal dire<strong>ct</strong>ions, numbers and certain colors which refle<strong>ct</strong> a belief in a type<br />
immanence, where the nature of a thing could be wholly contained in its own form.
(left) Chinese Imperial Roof Decoration- Only allowed on official buildings of the empire.<br />
(right) Imperial Guardian Lion (female holding cub in hand)
Imperial Garden at the forbidden city
Summer Palace<br />
(left) Typical serving platter for family style meals<br />
(right) One of many arched bridges
(left) Pavilion and decorated Paifang (archway)<br />
(right) Traditional chinese art and calligraphy scrolls
(left) View over Kunming Lake towards Yu Quan Hill with Yu Feng Pagoda<br />
(right) Details of a typical pavillion
Long Corridor
Seven Arches Bridge
(left) Top of Juyongguan Pass<br />
(right) Tower entrance
Juyongguan Pass
Great Wall of China
Ming Tomb entrance
Spirit Way - Arranged in accordance with Feng Shui principles and lines with guardian statues
Beijing National Stadium - Birds Nest
Temple of Heaven complex - (View from circular mount altar)
Hall of Prayer for Good harvest & detail (taoist stru<strong>ct</strong>ure)
Beihai Park (northern sea park)<br />
(left) Bai Ta stupa<br />
(right) Archite<strong>ct</strong>ural Detials
Archite<strong>ct</strong>ural Details + Bamboo grove
Bai Ta stupa details
(left) Boats on the Taiye pool + Nine Dragon Wall<br />
(right) Bai Ta overlooking the Taiye pool
Beijing University of Technology<br />
Bike parking at CAUP - Rear <strong>design</strong> of CAUP
(CAUP) College of archite<strong>ct</strong>ure and urban planning<br />
Interior - University entrance - CAUP entrance
Transportation and infrastru<strong>ct</strong>ure<br />
Subway - Car - Walking
Transportation and infrastru<strong>ct</strong>ure<br />
Bus - Taxi - Bicycle
The Vertical city<br />
Beijing is a city with many tall office and apartment buildings that span for several blocks at a time (as seen<br />
at left) on occasion a modern building (such as the CCTV at right) has a chance to dominate the skyline.
Beijing night life
Navigating the city
Xi'an
Western peace<br />
Xi’ an is located in the middle of<br />
China and was the cultural and<br />
political center of the country for<br />
many years as well its capital during<br />
the 11th century Zhou dynasty.
Terracotta Warrior Replica Fa<strong>ct</strong>ory
Road to the Terracotta Warriors site
Terracotta Warriors - World Heritage Site<br />
The Terracotta warriors and horses site was discovered by farmers in 1974 and is said to date back to 210<br />
B.C., depi<strong>ct</strong>ing the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China.
Terracotta warriors and Horses
Terracotta warriors
Here the fallen soldiers lay
Xi’an city wall<br />
Originally constru<strong>ct</strong>ed in 194 BCE as the first city wall of Xi’an (formerly known as Chang’an), the current<br />
wall was completed during the Ming Dynasty in 1370
Approach + Entry
Top of city wall - benches + lamp post detail
Pagoda + bell tower
City beyond
Greenspace below
Sights of the city<br />
Art + Theater + Canal
Entering the Muslim quarter<br />
Home of the Hui people, many are dire<strong>ct</strong> descendants of silk road travelers
Qianling Mausoleum
Qianling Mausoleum<br />
Tang dynasty tomb located in the Shanxi province<br />
(618-907). Includes various members of the royal Li<br />
family including Emperor Gaozong and his wife Wu<br />
Zeitan, China’s first and only female empress.
Qianling Mausoleum<br />
Statue of foreign ambassadors + guardian statues along Spirit way<br />
The tombs of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu are located here
‘Unchartered Stele’<br />
Built to commemorate Wu Zeitan - Decorated with dragons and oysters - 1 of 2 located on site
The road to the past
Simple + sustainable living
A glimpse of daily life
Commercialization
Shanxi Provincial History Museum
Hongcun Village
Hongcun Village<br />
150 residences dating back to the Ming and Qing<br />
dynasties
Road to Hongcun village
Road to Hongcun village
Hongcun village<br />
The village is said to resemble the shape of an ox and dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties
Refle<strong>ct</strong>ions on the water
Archite<strong>ct</strong>ural passageways
Interior wood stru<strong>ct</strong>ure and carvings
(left) archite<strong>ct</strong>ural details<br />
(right) central clearing
Food + lifestyle
Food + lifestyle
Interior details + carvings
Interior details + carvings
Village life
Bridge over Jiyin stream
(left) Archway bridge<br />
(right) Village at sunset
Mt. Huangshan
Mt. Huangshan<br />
Also known as the Yellow mountain, it is known for<br />
its sunrises, pine trees and strangely jutting granite<br />
peaks and views of clouds touching the mountain<br />
tops and stands 1,864 meters tall at its highest peak.
Huangshan Mountain<br />
(left) Base of mountain<br />
(right) Artist at work + rock formation
Cantilevered walkway + modern cable car + shear cliffs
Mountain rhododendron in bloom
(left) Overlooks at grand canyon<br />
(right) Stairway to base of grand canyon
(left) Cast in place trash bin + tree in staircase + monkey railing<br />
(right) Locks
From the peaks to the valley
Flying rock + touching rock for luck (males touch 3 times with left hand)
Sunset
Sunrise
Shanghai
The showpiece of China’s economy<br />
The most populous city in China, its influence in<br />
finance, commerce, fashion technology and culture<br />
have quickly catapulted it into the ranks of global city<br />
in the past 30 years and it’s Pudong new distri<strong>ct</strong> area<br />
is well know for its modern archite<strong>ct</strong>ure.
Pudong new distri<strong>ct</strong>
Old Shanghai
A city on the move
Public transportation is key
Overpass to Pudong
Tunnels
Yuyuan Garden<br />
Established 1559 by Pan Yunduan and is considered one of the finest in the region<br />
Entrance to garden and koi pond
Archite<strong>ct</strong>ural details
A back alley
Circular doorway
Doorways + Portals
Benches + Pathways
A glimpse of the garden
Nature abounds
Archways + Gateways
Free-flowing wall
(left) Pagoda on the lake<br />
(right) Circular doorway attached to temple
(left) Garden wall<br />
(right) A different perspe<strong>ct</strong>ive
(left) Archite<strong>ct</strong>ural Roof detail<br />
(right) Portal door
Oriental Pearl Tower Plaza
Oriental Pearl Tower + view of street below
View of city from 259th floor
View from observation deck
Vertical power
A city on the rise
City sights
Moganshan Art Distri<strong>ct</strong><br />
Contemporary art distri<strong>ct</strong> + artist in residence
Perspe<strong>ct</strong>ive
Focal point
Obje<strong>ct</strong> as art
(left) Diverge + Converge<br />
(right) Balance
(Left) Tongji University distri<strong>ct</strong> at night<br />
(right) Night life in the city
Shanghai Nights
City of lights
Night life along the Bund
Suzhou
Venice of the east<br />
Built in 514 BCE Suzhou is well known for its many<br />
gardens and canals such as the grand canal which<br />
stretches from Beijing to Hangzhou and is the longest<br />
artificial river in the world.
Liuyuan Garden (lingering garden)<br />
The garden was commisioned by Xu Taishi in 1593 CE and is divided into four distin<strong>ct</strong> themes<br />
based on cardinal dire<strong>ct</strong>ions.
Performance on the water (man)
Performance on the water (nature)
Pavilion and pathways
Marker on ancient chinese tree
Rock formations
Pathways
Passages
Framing
Flowering
(left) Forrest + Foliage<br />
(right) Flute
Canals outside Tiger Hill
Zhen Niang Tomb
Pathways
Bonzai Garden at Tiger Hill
Huqui Tower and Archite<strong>ct</strong>ural detail
Gateways
Bamboo Forrest + Huqui Tower
Tree lined path + Horse and trolley
Bridge below Huqui Tower
Fruit stand
Store shop doors + Art + Culture
The Suzhou Museum - By I.M. Pei 2006<br />
Entrance + Interior details
Interior details
Framed views + roof details
Traditional wood building with thatched roof + Garden statue
Interior Detail of thatched roof building<br />
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Archite<strong>ct</strong>ural details
Garden at Suzhou Museum
(left) Pathway through pond at Suzhou Museum<br />
(right) Lily pads on pond
Old Suzhou Museum (Prince Zhongs residence) 1860<br />
Archite<strong>ct</strong>ural details
Loggia + Interior courtyards
Doorway and tile details
Great hall
Museum Exit
Charge!
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