Asian Architecture Project 1 Case Study Paper

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse and discuss the relationship between architecture and its social, cultural and intellectual context within the Asian region.
2. Differentiate the way in which many varied factors contribute to the development of Asian architecture and urbanism.
3. Produce, orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of Asian architecture and urbanism in relation to relevant theories within the contemporary discourse of architecture.
4. A paper (3,000 to a maximum of 4000 words, double-spaced).

5. A power point presentation (10 minutes) – which contains an outline of the paper covering key issues and themes explored, as well as bibliography. 

With the title of The Development and Declination of Chinese Double-hipped Roof, a paper of 3000 words are written including some diagrams and photos for further understanding. The case study report talked about the Chinese double-hipped roof from Han dynasty until modern times. Due to the global modernisation, the Chinese roof is now declining and replaced by new architectural elements. However, to represent the country identity of China, the old Chinese roofs are still preserved in some buildings.

The presentation introduced the development of Chinese double-hipped roof and case studies of the Shaanxi History Museum and the National Museum of China. 

 The final report is done with sources of books, internet and notes to produce precise and more information. The issue of declination Chinese roofs is further explained in the case study report.