East Asian Architecture

Traditional and modern regional style.

Overview

East Asian architecture, using wood and tile, blends tradition and modernity in China, Japan, and Korea.

Core Characteristics

• Curved roofs, wooden frames.
• Symmetry and balance.
• Nature integration.

Notable Examples

• Forbidden City (China, 1420).
• Kinkaku-ji (Japan, 1397).

Architectural Connections

• Historical: Traditional focus.
• Palatial: Temples and palaces.
• Chinese Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Shapes regional identity with harmony and nature.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Joinery (technique), Feng Shui (theory), Courtyard (element), Buddhist Architecture (movement)