AM774>Bruce in Beijing
Considerable benefits in preserving and learning from traditional architecture in China
2015-06-19 09:36:05
China has many magnificent mountain-side temples and grottoes (Gary Feurestein)
China has preserved many fine temples (Gary Feurestein)
Historic Bell Tower at Zhonggulou Beijing (Gary Feurestein)
Jianlou Tower Qianmen (Bruce Connolly)
Traditional temple architecture (Gary Feurestein)
Gary Feuerstein is an architectural engineer who has conducted considerable research into the preservation of China's architectural legacy. Recently he was sharing his research with an enthusiastic audience at Beijing's Courtyard Institute. Gary strongly believes in the benefits of preserving older buildings which are an important part of the country's long heritage.
Today, he and Bruce start by talking of magnificent structures such as the Temple of Heaven where unique Chinese traditional craftsmanship involved the use of no metal nails. The Forbidden City has long been regarded as one of the greatest representatives of Ming architecture and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Close by is the Tai Miao in very similar building style and near Jianguomen the Zhihua Temple is one of the finest Ming temples in Beijing.
Today, he and Bruce start by talking of magnificent structures such as the Temple of Heaven where unique Chinese traditional craftsmanship involved the use of no metal nails. The Forbidden City has long been regarded as one of the greatest representatives of Ming architecture and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Close by is the Tai Miao in very similar building style and near Jianguomen the Zhihua Temple is one of the finest Ming temples in Beijing.
Gary goes on to explain how China's cities were very efficient simply by having many people living in close proximity. Districts such as Dongcheng still have some of the world's highest population densities - certainly when compared to the low-density sprawl of many US cities. Higher densities mean easier provision of public services, for example. Also, the older areas of cities such as Beijing retain a much greater feeling of community compared to modern suburban high-rise developments.
Finally, Gary talks of how China for many centuries operated a system of discipline within building styles and colours used.
More information on preserving China's architectural heritage can be found at www.chinabuildingrestoration.com
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