Chinese pagoda is the traditional part of chinese architecture which is applied to the China Pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010. It is considered to be the "The Crown of the East," which contains serveral main structure. A distinctive roof, made of traditional dougong or brackets, which date back more than 2,000 years. It was widely used in the Spring and Autumn Period. The dougong style features wooden brackets fixed layer upon layer between the top of a column and a crossbeam. Interlocking of wooden brackets is one of the unique and important structural that being used in traditional Chinese architecture. The structure still implicits the impression of the traditional chinese pagoda. The platform of the pavilion is elevated above the ground level and is higher than other pavilions in the World Expo in order to give the importance and emphasize the building. The timber joint allows the expansion ability to the roof of the structure and is considered as a sophisticated construction system which helps to support. The pavilion mostly underline the statement of being significant and powerful by using the red color which represents ‘power’, ‘chinese culture’ and ‘good fortune’. Also, the pavilion is located on a strong axial which is North, South, East, and West according to the belief of Feng Shui.
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