THE META-ARCHITECTONICS -

FENG SHUI

AS A STRATEGY IN ARCHITECTURAL THINKING AND MAKING

facilitated by

Master Shang Zong Wei

Modern architecture is essentially a manifestation of western architecturalconcepts and strategies, which emphasize on aesthetics, functionality,economy, environmental context, etc.. While there have been studies withregards to its social and psychological impacts, it remains lacking in objectivearticulations of the relationship between habitat and inhabitants, particularlywhere the well-beings of inhabitants are concerned.

Feng Shui

used to be a closely guarded secret employed by the rulers and military of imperialChina. Behind its architectural veil, it was primarily a tool for political exploits. Following theturbulences and disintegration of the imperial dynasties,

Feng Shui

found its way to thecommoners and other parts of the world. It gradually dissociated from mainstream architectureto become a school of its own within the sphere of metaphysics.Whilst modern architecture operates on more subjective / tangible grounds,

Feng Shui

seeks toestablish an objective / intangible relationship between man and environment. However, bothare meant to create better conditions for human occupation - in architecture, through attainmentof the ‘timeless quality’; whereas in

Feng Shui

, through alignment with the omni-potent/present

. They are but different means to achieving similar end.Upon perceiving the relevance of

Feng Shui

in the modern context, Master Shang hopes to re-position it as a crucial strategy in architectural thinking and making.

THE META-ARCHITECTONICS

series is created to achieve this aim.Its main objectives are:1) To expose participants to and equip them with concepts and strategies in both disciplines ofarchitecture and

Feng Shui

;2) To inspire a collective quest for the boundless wisdom of Chinese metaphysics, withemphasis on the process of mutual learning between facilitator and participants;3) To promote a wider perspective of architecture, in light of

Feng Shui

.Its course contents may be a combination of the followings:1) Classroom based modules or workshops. Lessons will be presented in powerpoint slides,marker-board and/or other audio-visual media. Worksheets or workbook will be distributedto participants as course materials and for written exercises;2) Take-home assignments or participants’ personal case studies, culminating in projectsubmission and presentation by participants;3) Out-of-classroom activities such as field trips and/or study tours;4) Club gatherings for sharing of practical experiences, knowledge updates or refinement oftheories and techniques;5) Seminars conducted by invited guest speakers.

Note: The Institute, jointly with the facilitator who is the author of the course contents, reserve their rightsto alter the course contents and fees from time to time, as and when they deem fit, without giving anyprior notice to the participants.

The Practical Feng Shui Modules form the classroom core of

THE META- ARCHITECTONICS

series. The modules are structured to facilitate participant’s appreciationof different spatial realms, from private to intermediate (semi-private/public) and to public.Participants will be conveyed the essential meta-architectonic (

Feng Shui

& architecture)concepts and strategies. At the end of each module, participants will put to practice theacquired knowledge based on a given assignment or their own case studies.

Module 1 - FengShui Applications In Private Realms

Module 1 aims to equip beginners with the founding concepts and strategies of

FengShui

and architecture, which can then be immediately applied to each individual’sprivate realm, namely their workstations, office cubicles, home offices, etc., without thecomplications of involving other individuals. This module will establish the intellectualfoundation which will enable participants to further their quest in the meta-architectonics.

1. The Fundamental Concepts Of FengShui And Architecture2. Definition Of Spatial Boundaries3. Direction And Location4. The Concept Of Space - 8 Mansions (

八宅

)5. Associated Attributes Of 8 Mansions (

八卦纳甲

)6. Application Of 8 Mansions Across The 24 Mountains (

廿四山八宅法

)7. Relationships Between Ba Gua And 8 Mansions (

宫星生克关系

)8. The Concept Of Time - Flying Stars (

玄空飞星

)9. Erecting And Interpreting Flying Star Charts10. Annual & Monthly Stars11. Feng Shui Placement, Enhancement And Remedies Based On Combinational ApplicationOf 8 Mansions And Flying Stars (

八宅

玄空化解之道

)12. Ambiguity Margins, Death & Emptiness Lines (

空亡线

)13. Case Studies And Assignment

Course details: 8 lessonsCourse fee: $400