Background
Chang, Amos Ih-Tiao was born on December 2, 1916 in District Pu-nin, Kwangtung, China. Came to the United States, 1967. Son of Sia-tee and Sok-gat (Lin) Chang.
( In a contemplative essay that develops a parallel betwe...)
In a contemplative essay that develops a parallel between void, space, time, and the science of vision in Laotzu's philosophy and in modern architecture, Amos Ih Tiao Chang reveals the vitality of intangible, or negative, elements. He writes that these qualities make architectonic forms "come alive, become human, naturally harmonize with one another, and enable us to experience them with human sensibility." The author expands Frank Lloyd Wright's thoughts on the affinity between Laotzu's philosophy and modern Western architecture by discussing "Natural Life-Movement in Architectonic Vision," "Variability and Complement," "Balance and Equilibrium," and "Individuality and Unity." He accompanies his text with architectural drawings and four Chinese paintings.
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Chang, Amos Ih-Tiao was born on December 2, 1916 in District Pu-nin, Kwangtung, China. Came to the United States, 1967. Son of Sia-tee and Sok-gat (Lin) Chang.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, National Chung King University, 1939. Master of Fine Arts in Architecture, Princeton University, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture, Princeton University, 1951.
Archt. engineer, China, 1934-1946; teacher, architect, Princeton Graduate School, New Jersey, 1951-1952; architect, Bangkok, Thailand, 1952-1967; teacher, archt., Kansas State University, 1967-1973; associate professor archt., Kansas State University, 1974; professor, Kansas State University, 1974-1987; retired, 1987.
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Member American Institute of Architects, International School Chinese Philosophy, International Shell Structure Association, Chinese Society Engineers United States of America (Paul Harris fellow), Rotary Club, Phi Tau Phi, Tau Sigma Delta.
Married Jennie Ming chio, August 3, 1938. Children: Chung Yue, Chung Tsiang, Chung Ling, Songsri.