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BHUTAN
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among
the diverse architectural expressions of the
country, the castle-like Dzongs, with their
massive stone walls, large courtyards and
beautiful architectural details and galleries, are
the finest examples of Bhutanese architecture
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ARCHITECTURE IN KINGDOM OF BHUTAN
Architecture
is a significant feature of the Bhutanese
identity. Dzongs (fortresses), Lhakhangs
(temples), Goenpas (monasteries), Chortens
(stupas), palaces, bridges and vernacular housing
that can be seen across the countryside from the
diverse but harmonious architectural expressions
of the cultural heritage and living traditions of
the Bhutanese people.
Among
the diverse architectural expressions of the
country, the castle-like Dzongs, with their
massive stone walls, large courtyards and
beautiful architectural details and galleries, are
the finest examples of Bhutanese architecture.
Impressive monasteries, set in commanding
positions on hilltops or at the confluence of
rivers, are the administrative centers of their
regions.
The
Dzongs represents a unique architectural
marvel. Hundreds of wooden planks re-joined
together without a single nail and no formal
architecture plan goes into its construction.
Secular
architecture in Bhutan finds its main form in
traditional farmhouses. Bhutanese houses have a
distinct character from those of other Himalayan
countries. Due to steep terrains, they are usually
built as scattered houses or in clusters, rather
than in rows.
Most
traditional houses are relatively spacious and
take advantage of the natural sunlight. Family
dwellings are often three storeyed, with room for
livestock on the ground floor, storage and
sometimes living quarters on the second floor,
while the third floor houses living quarters and a
Choesham (Shrine). Between the third floor
and the roof an open space is usually kept for
open-air storage.
Boulders over the lath are used
to hold down wooden shingles on the roof truss.
Windows and doors are normally painted giving the
house a very festive appearance.
Floral, animal
and religious motifs are mainly used as themes for
colorful paintings. The typical construction
materials used in traditional Bhutanese houses are
timber, stone, clay and bricks.
courtesy
'Window on Bhutan, 2002"
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Stupas, monasteries & temples in
the land of spiritual bliss
The unmatched combination of
engineering skill and aesthetic beauty is
reflected in all structures. Traditional shapes,
colors and patterns on the walls, doors, windows, places
Bhutanese architecture in a class of its own
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