History of Chinese Architecture

The figure (image credit: https://ich.unesco.org/) shows the timber frame structural system of

• chuan-dou (pillars-and-transverse tie beams system)

• tai-liang (lifted-beam system)

• cha-liang (hybrid system)

The enclosed-and-open space configuration of the courtyard house shown in the above figure achieves the following (you may pick more than one):

• Division of public-private realm

• Circulation

• Signifying hierarchical relationship of spaces

Figure above shows a generic traditional Chinese building. How many bays (jian)does it contain?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

The timber frame structure shown in above figure belongs to which regional origin?

• Teochew

• Southern Fujian

• Cantonese

• Hainan

Label X shown in the timber frame structure above refers to

• Purlin

• Beam

• Column

• Short-post

Label Y shown in the timber frame structure above refers to

• Bracer

• Rafter

• Batten

• Short-post

Figure above is the Hiang Thian Siang Ti Temple in Kuching, Srarwak. Referring to the facade, which regional style does it belong to?

• Teochew

• Southern Fujian

• Cantonese

• Hakka

Figure above shows the bracket system of the Song dynasty model. Component with label Y refers to

• dou

• gong

• ang

Which of the following is NOT a building typology in traditional Chinese architecture in Malaysia?

• Traditional temples

• Traditional shophouses

• Mansions and bungalows

• Palace

In traditional Chinese architecture, the basic measurement unit of a building size is signified by label

• X

• Y