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A Chinese structure is based on the principle of balance and<br />

symmetry. Office buildings, residences, temples, and palaces all<br />

follow the principle that the main structure is the axis.<br />

The secondary structures are positioned as two wings on either side<br />

to form the main room and yard.<br />

The distribution of interior space reflects Chinese social and<br />

ethnical values. For example, a traditional residential building<br />

assigns family members based on the family's hier<strong>arch</strong>y.

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