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Fujian's Tulou

A Treasure of Chinese Traditional Civilian Residence

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Authors:
  1. Hanmin Huang

    1. Fujian Provincial Institute of Architect, Fuzhou, China

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  • Provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to all research areas of Fujian’s tulou from the perspective of an architect as well as a scholar

  • Puts forward a number of innovative ideas regarding tulou, especially circular tulou

  • Illustrates tulou with selected photos and a wealth of line sketches

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. The Tulou Study: A Historical Review

    • Hanmin Huang
    Pages 1-12

  3. A Rich Variety of Tulou Forms

    • Hanmin Huang
    Pages 13-88

  4. Fujian Tulou: A Definition

    • Hanmin Huang
    Pages 89-93

  5. The Communal Nature of Fujian Tulou

    • Hanmin Huang
    Pages 95-97

  6. Outstanding Marvels of the Fujian Tulou

    • Hanmin Huang
    Pages 99-158

  7. Harmony and Unification Between Man and Nature

    • Hanmin Huang
    Pages 159-184

  8. Home Impregnable: Defense Mechanism

    • Hanmin Huang
    Pages 185-196

  9. Ancient and Unique Construction Techniques

    • Hanmin Huang
    Pages 197-212

  10. Habitable Inner Environment

    • Hanmin Huang
    Pages 213-226

  11. A Centripetal Order: Architectural Space

    • Hanmin Huang
    Pages 227-238

  12. Perfection and Simplicity: Architectural Treatment

    • Hanmin Huang
    Pages 239-257

  13. Solving Mystery: Success of the Circular Building

    • Hanmin Huang
    Pages 259-277

  14. An Inspiration: Tulou Tablets and Couplets

    • Hanmin Huang
    Pages 279-284

  15. A Fantasy Land: Legends and Tales

    • Hanmin Huang
    Pages 285-293

  16. A Pressing Matter: Protection and Development of Tulou

    • Hanmin Huang
    Pages 295-304

  17. Conclusion Fujian Tulou in the Future

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    Pages 305-317

  18. Back Matter

    Pages 319-333
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About this book

This book analyzes a large number of typical tulou buildings and compact communities in detail, and painstakingly studies the way of life practiced in these communities, their defense systems, building techniques, spatial features, antithetical couplets culture, and historical origins. As such, it offers readers access to a unique treasure of traditional civilian residence, while also representing a valuable asset for architects and researchers in architectural history, cultural relics and fine arts.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Fujian Provincial Institute of Architect, Fuzhou, China

    Hanmin Huang

About the author

Hanmin Huang received his Master’s degree from the Department of Architecture at Tsinghua University in 1982. He is currently chief architect of the Fujian Provincial Institute of Architectural Design and Research Co., Ltd., executive director of the Architectural Society of China, vice president of the Earth Construction Division, and president of the Fujian Provincial Architect Division. He has been awarded the first prize for Fujian Provincial Excellent Architectural Design for his projects like “Ancient Walls with the Setting Sun” in Fuzhou West Lake Park, Fujian Library, Fujian Academy of Painting, and Fujian Hall. He has published several books, including Fujian Tulou (published in Taiwan), Fujian Traditional Civilian Residence, Hakka Tulou Civilian Residence, and The Old House – Fujian Civilian Residence (in collaboration with Li Yuxiang). He is the editor-in-chief of National Architecture of China: Fujian Volume, and compiled Profiles on Fujian Culture, The Collected Works of Chinese Architectural Art: Houses of Minority Nationalities in Southern China.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Fujian's Tulou

  • Book Subtitle: A Treasure of Chinese Traditional Civilian Residence

  • Authors: Hanmin Huang

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7928-4

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: SDX Joint Publishing Company 2020

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-7927-7Published: 06 September 2019

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-7930-7Published: 06 September 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-7928-4Published: 23 August 2019

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 333

  • Number of Illustrations: 59 b/w illustrations, 428 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Architectural History and Theory, Building Types and Functions, Cultural History

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