A Brief Introduction of Shan-Shaan-Gan Guild Hall
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DOI: 10.25236/ssehr.2018.072
Author(s)
Li Li, Lan Cheng
Corresponding Author
Li Li
Abstract
Kaifeng is a capital of eight dynasties with many cultures. Therefore, the architectural style in Kaifeng has both exotic and local features. The Shan-Shaan-Gan Guild Hall was built by rich merchants in Shanxi, Shaanxi and Gansu. The surveying and mapping of Shan-Shaan-Gan Guild Hall tells its internal architectural layout, architectural style and decorative features. The author focused on its various roof forms and learned about building construction techniques, building structures and roof waterproofing of traditional buildings, which will provide reference to the research of traditional buildings.
Keywords
Shan-Shaan-Gan Guild Hall, Surveying and Mapping Research, Roof Waterproofing of Traditional Buildings