Tradition, Present, and Future: Dwelling in Suzhou

dc.contributor.advisorNoonan, Peteren_US
dc.contributor.authorZhu, Hongen_US
dc.contributor.departmentArchitectureen_US
dc.contributor.publisherDigital Repository at the University of Marylanden_US
dc.contributor.publisherUniversity of Maryland (College Park, Md.)en_US
dc.date.accessioned2012-02-17T07:15:41Z
dc.date.available2012-02-17T07:15:41Z
dc.date.issued2011en_US
dc.description.abstractGlobal universalization constitutes a subtle destruction of both traditional cultures and original essence. Rapid modernization in Asian cities has created an identity crisis. Suzhou, located in the southeast coast of mainland China, is a city that has more than 2500 years of history preserved in its landscape but at the same time has embraced modern times and technology. The project seeks to revitalize the ancient in a modern landscape. Buddhists stress mercy, Christians embrace fraternity, and Confucians strive for Goodness. All three concepts convey a similar idea: that human life will only improve when people set aside their differences and live together harmoniously. Contacts generated in the concrete jungle define the well being of the city.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1903/12405
dc.subject.pqcontrolledArchitectureen_US
dc.subject.pquncontrolledBelief Systemen_US
dc.subject.pquncontrolledDwelling Formsen_US
dc.subject.pquncontrolledLandscape Settingsen_US
dc.subject.pquncontrolledSustainabilityen_US
dc.subject.pquncontrolledTraditional Craftsen_US
dc.titleTradition, Present, and Future: Dwelling in Suzhouen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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