September 8th, 2009
Feng Shui in Singapore Architecture
Much of the architecture and building designs in Singapore are reflective of certain cultural elements and historical aspects. This is an intriguing part of any city’s aspects for tourists and is a significant part of its society. The Chinese art and geomancy of feng shui is considered in many of the Singapore hotels designs as well as with the construction of major building complexes such as the Suntex City Mall down by the Marina Bay. This ancient perspective on design and lifestyle is an essential aspect in many cultures, and likely contributes to a guests overall enjoyment and satisfaction with their stay whether they are aware of it or not.
Feng shui is based on a recognition of the contributing elements of astronomy and geography in human life. A balance and respect for these forces is a central component of this aesthetic system. In English, the phrase translates literally as wind – water. There are many levels of feng shui practice and it has become common in Western countries to apply elements of this belief system into home interior design, as well as business office design. However, traditional Chinese practice of the art requires strict recognition of its laws and the use of an exceptionally accurate compass called the luo pan.
The lua pan is used to measure and determine the exact direction and coordinates of any desired sector or energy flow of a specific location. Some of the main components and philosophical considerations of feng shui include Qi, which is a positive or negative life energy force. Polarity is another major component and relates to the idea of yin and yang or on a scientific level to the bipolar magnetic field. The Bagua, or eight trigrams is another structural component and forms the basis for feng shui chart design elements.
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