A Study on National Characteristics in Contemporary Chinese Architecture through Architects’ Design Theories （1）: Content and Design Approach Focused on Chinese Characteristics

摘要

In the study, the design theories about Chinese characteristics areanalyzed in 2 aspects: content and design approach. Contents ofChinese chracteristics are mainly focused on abstractness. Regardingto design approaches, it is shown that most architects tend to realizeChinese chracteristics indirectly.