the architecture of beijing by jordan labonte ancient and modern
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THE ARCHITECTURE OF BEIJING
By Jordan LaBonte
Ancient and Modern
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Feng Shui
An ancient Chinese system aesthetics believed to use the laws of both heaven and earth to help one improve by receiving positive qui.
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“Evil things travel on straight lines”
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WARD OFF EVIL, AND SYMBOLIZE GOOD FORTUNE
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Ancient Hutongs
Ordinary Wealthy
A hutong is a group of four houses centered around one courtyard.
Most Hutongs are traditional multigenerational one family.
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Walls Around Houses
Protection against war lords
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Olympic stadium in 2008
Birds nest is cuisine delicacy
$423 million to build
National Stadium (Birds Nest)
A reference to cut work ceramics and a vessel to hold people.
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National Aquatics Center (Water Cube)
All water events at 2008 Olympics
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Pangu Plaza
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What does Feng Shui literally mean?
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Why are the roofs in Beijing curved not straight?
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What kinds of things do the Chinese use to ward off evil and bring good fortune into
their lives?
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What are the names of some of the Olympic venues in Beijing?
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Bibliography
http://bellespics.eu/keyword/suzuki%20550e/
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/China/photo943935.htm
http:// arts.cultural-china.com/en/84Arts6063.html
http://www.lotusinstitute.com/bagua.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_National_Stadium
http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/olympiccities/beijing/n214259359.shtml
http://www.chinaeconomicreview.com/hotels/2008/08/27/pangu-plaza-may-be-worlds-most-mysterious-and-expensive-
residence.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_National_Aquatics_Center