4/19/2015

The Relation Between Feng Shui and Architecture

Just a trivial picture showing the Archicture tri-principles found in modern Chinese architecture practitioners.



Architecture 架构 (Jiaguo) is the result of three principles :
艺术 (yishu) / Techonology
技术 (jishu) / Art
风水 (fengshui) / Fengshui


As opposed to Vitruvius' three principles : 

  • Firmatis (Durability) - It should stand up robustly and remain in good condition.
  • Utilitas (Utility) - It should be useful and function well for the people using it.
  • Venustatis (Beauty) - It should delight people and raise their spirits. (link)

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