Epc oral presentation 1

Epc oral presentation 1

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  SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE,BUILDING & DESIGN Foundation in Natural & Build Environment (FNBE) RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS Temple of Heaven - Beijing Name : Chong Jin Feng Student ID : 0319645 Module : EPC Oral Presentation Part 1 Lecturer : Miss. Persis Rodrigues
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  Historical Background 1. Constructedfrom 1406 to 1420 2. Extended and renamed in the 16th century 3. Was renovated in the 18th century under the Qianlong Emperor 4. Occupied by the Anglo-French Alliance during the Second Opium War 5. Turned into force’s temporary command in Beijing by the Eight Nation Alliance 6. Temple has been desecrated 7. Resulted in serious damage to building complex and garden 8. In 1998, temple turned into a park and open to the public
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  Structure of theHall of Prayer for Good Harvests(祈年殿)
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  Structure of theHall of Prayer for Good Harvests • Three tiers of marble form a circle 90m in diameter and 6m high. • The balusters on the upper tier are decorated with dragon carvings to signify the imperial nature of the structure. Marble platform Caisson ceiling • The splendid circular caisson ceiling has a gilded dragon and phoenix at its center. • The hall is entirely built of wood • Without a single nail
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  Layout of theHall of Prayer for Good Harvests • Grounds covers 2.73 km² of parkland • Comprises three main groups of constructions • It is a magnificent triple-gabled circular building • 32m in diameter and 38m tall • 3 levels of marble stone base • Completely wooden • No nails • Surrounded by a smooth circular wall • 360m long raised walkway
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  Layout of theHall of Prayer for Good Harvests - Four seasons - Twelve months - A day’s twelve hours - For supporting the building Meaning of Pillars
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  Type of materialsused Bricks Dark blue glazed tile roof Wood
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  Ornamentation of theHall of Prayer for Good Harvests
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  References • http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/881 • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Heaven •http://www.chinaspree.com/china-travel-guide/china-tours-beijing-temple-of-heaven-more.html • Undress me in the Temple of Heaven By Gilman, Susan Jane. Grand Centre Pub 2009 • Temple of Heaven By Zumbrun, John D. J.D Zumbrun 1913
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  Thank you.