Vertical Mandala

This thesis aims to explore the expression of Buddhist cosmic diagram- Mandala in a Vertical monastery. WHAT? [1] 19th Century Japanese scroll painting of the universe with Mt. Sumeru in the center [2] Samye Monastery, Tibet  [3] High density urban

Vertical Mandala

This thesis aims to explore the expression of Buddhist cosmic diagram- Mandala in a Vertical monastery. WHAT? [1] 19th Century Japanese scroll painting of the universe with Mt. Sumeru in the center  [2] Samye Monastery, Tibet  [3] High density urban

AMBIGUOUS SPACE

  A courtyard in Tunghai University, Kelvin Lam Ka Cheung Ambiguity exists between domains. The gallery connects the house and the courtyard but it is neither indoor nor outdoor. Raindrops and moss, shadow and wind, are inter-weaved under the eaves. The boundary