Fujian Tulous, China
Masterpiece of Rammed Earth Architecture
Above, an unrestored wooden carving at Shengwu Lou.
Shengwu lou features elaborate decorations and greater artistic value than other tulous. Shengwu lou is also different in its layout as a combination of “unit tulou” and “communal corridor tulou” whereas the others are all “communal corridor tulou.”
Many of the decorative elements are in need of conservation and will receive the attention of professional conservators, while structural deficiencies will be strengthened in order to ensure the continued survival of this important example of a unique architectural form.
