[NANJING UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS - Sparrow Brace - COVER IMG] The Sparrow Brace with the Phoenix Perched on a High Branch/贾方（Jia Fang）
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Sparrow Brace

PrizeHonorable Mention in Exterior Architecture Photography / Exterior Details
LocationNanjing, China
StudioNANJING UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS
PhotographerFang Jia

The sparrow brace is one of the characteristic components of ancient Chinese architecture. It was called "corner brace" in the Song Dynasty and "sparrow brace" in the Qing Dynasty. It is a product that combines structural functionality with aesthetic beauty. The "sparrow brace with the phoenix perched on a lofty branch" implies a fish leaping over the Dragon's Gate and winning the top place in the imperial examinations, metaphorically representing the achievement of great success. It carried the meaning of wonderful blessings in ancient China.