Symmetries of the Beijing Heping Temple Complex

• Main Authors: Fan Xie, Shuaijie Cui, Dongqi Sun
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
• Series: Symmetry
• Subjects: 3D laser scanning technology; ancient architectural buildings; symmetry; point cloud model; scale analysis
• Online Access: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/13/9/1700

Three-dimensional laser scanning technology has been more mature, and its application fields are expanding. It is being used in key projects and important work such as ancient building recording, restoration and reconstruction. In this paper, the technology is applied to the 3D scanning, data splicing and model simplification of Heping temple building complex in Beijing. After innovative research on ancient architecture, it is found that the group layout, single form and local components of Heping temple building complex in Beijing show symmetry everywhere, vividly reflecting the extensive and profound ancient architectural culture and order. This points out a new direction for the development and application of 3D laser scanning technology and opens up a new path for the in-depth study of the protection of ancient buildings in China.