4. Quadrangle in Beijing The coalition of four buildings Facing East, West, South, North A definite circulation realm The practice of family hierarchy ( 長幼有序 , 男尊女卑 ) Layout
5. Earth Towers( 土樓 ) in Fujian Mountainous location A closed, concentrated center building Living large family unit Important custom of ancestor worship
6. Furniture & Decoration Varieties of Sculpture decoration e.g. wooden door, brick wall, roof, beam ( 樑 ) Many meaningful themes e.g. lively animals, pleasing plants, glorified gods and heroes Differences between social classes
7. Major activities & guest serving area Stressing symmetry Confucianism Chairs without back Special meaning Inferior women status Furniture & Decoration
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13. Cultural Interaction in the context of home design Traditional China Traditional Europe Quadrangle in Beijing & Courtyard House in Rome
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