Monday, July 25, 2011

Assignment 3: Field Research

pre research on khoo kongsi temple.


the khoo kongsi is completed build around 1906 ,this temple belong to the khoo konhdi clan.The temple feature fine Chinese architecture and craftsmanship.

the Khoo Kongsi features :
  • tall thin columns supporting a gently sloping, 
  • red tiled roof, 
  • topped with carvings of dragons
  • phoenixes
  • mythical animals 
  • various scenes from popular Chinese legends. 
example of my studies 
  A pair of giant green stone lions guarding the courtyard of Leong San Tong




                Stone of the Royal Way(picture at the back)
       

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