This book focuses on twenty well-preserved traditional homes, presenting examples from various metropolitan areas throughout China as well as rural examples found in Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Henan, Jiangxi, Shanxi, Sichuan, and Zhejiang.

Each Home Includes:

• Extensive captions
• Background information
• Historical Context
• Photographs and plans

Chinese Houses is an inspiration to design professionals everywhere!

Contents

The Architecture of The Chinese House

The Chinese House As Living Space

China's Fine Heritage Houses

• A Beijing Courtyard House
• Northern Mountain Houses
• Jiangnan Canal Houses
• An Educator's Residence
• A Scholar's Study
• A Millionaire's Home
• A Three-Story Ming Dynasty House
• A Merchant's Residence
• The Five Phoenix Mansion
• Round Fortress Ramparts in Fujian
• Hakka Encircling Dragons
• A Mandarin's Mansion in Hong Kong
• A Country Farmhouse
• A Landlord's Village Home
• Urban Dwellings in Northern Sichuan
• A U-Shaped Farmhouse
• A Grand Qing Manor and a Simple Ming Courtyard House
• The Manor of a Bean Curd Maker
• Walled City Residences
• Cave Dwellings of the North

Bibliography

Index

Acknowledgements

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