Pagoda

Multi-tiered tower with upturned eaves.

Overview

Pagodas, built with wood and tile, serve as Buddhist or Taoist structures with tiered roofs.

Core Characteristics

• Multi-tiered and tiered.
• Upturned eaves.
• East Asian prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Horyu-ji Pagoda (Japan, 607, wooden pagoda).
• Wild Goose Pagoda (China, 652, brick pagoda).

Architectural Connections

• Ancient: Religious focus.
• Religious: Temples.
• Buddhist Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by East Asian builders, it shapes spiritual architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Timber Framing (technique), Iconography (theory), Roof (element), Vernacular (movement)