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Architectural Model of Universal Structure: Light, Material and Natural Elements in Architectural Symbol and Aesthetics

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This paper discusses abstract and empathy roles of physical elements in architecture. The earliest palace was constructed as representation of "universal structure", and architecture was the first model of universe. Therefore, light, material and natural elements in architecture have fundamental significance and aesthetic importance as symbol of universal structure. This paper discusses the thought of natural elements in both eastern and western culture, and summarized basic metaphorical meanings of light, material and natural elements as architectural symbols and aesthetic images. The conclusion is that architectural thinking about the material is values reason and ontology which is different from that of engineering mechanics concerning tool reason. The light, material and natural elements in architecture have archetype significance beyond cultural differences.

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Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 174-177)

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1804-1811

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https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.174-177.1804

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May 2012

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Yi Feng Wen

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Aesthetics, Architectural Model of Universe, Light, Material, Natural Elements

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