Fujian's Tulou

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xvii

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2. The Tulou Study: A Historical Review

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   Pages 1-12

3. A Rich Variety of Tulou Forms

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   Pages 13-88

4. Fujian Tulou: A Definition

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   Pages 89-93

5. The Communal Nature of Fujian Tulou

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   Pages 95-97

6. Outstanding Marvels of the Fujian Tulou

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   Pages 99-158

7. Harmony and Unification Between Man and Nature

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   Pages 159-184

8. Home Impregnable: Defense Mechanism

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   Pages 185-196

9. Ancient and Unique Construction Techniques

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   Pages 197-212

10. Habitable Inner Environment

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    Pages 213-226

11. A Centripetal Order: Architectural Space

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    Pages 227-238

12. Perfection and Simplicity: Architectural Treatment

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    Pages 239-257

13. Solving Mystery: Success of the Circular Building

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    Pages 259-277

14. An Inspiration: Tulou Tablets and Couplets

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    Pages 279-284

15. A Fantasy Land: Legends and Tales

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    Pages 285-293

16. A Pressing Matter: Protection and Development of Tulou

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    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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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.

• Fujian Tulou
• Architecture
• Chinese Traditional Civilian Residence
• Tulou Stories
• UNESCO World Heritage

• Fujian Provincial Institute of Architect, Fuzhou, China

  Hanmin Huang

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.

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