Initial Analysis on the Chinese Traditional Symbol and the Contemporary Regional Architecture

Abstract

The Chinese traditional architectural symbols are on behalf of Chinese outstanding traditional culture and inheritance of value.Chinese traditional architectural symbol's refine and expression should be combined with some metropolitan aspects, such as landscape, environmental design, space shape design and architectural single body design.On the analysis of Chinese traditional architectural symbols and the comparison between the modern creating techniques and the characteristics of modern building material,five principles were creatived through the harmonious symbiosis view between modern architecture and Chinese traditional architecture. Meanwhile,taking the design of office area of Xi'an city administrative center as example, it was discussed how to embodying Chinese traditional cultural and regional culture connotation in a deep level in the design methods of architectural components.