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Liem Bwan Tjie (1891-1966): westerse vernieuwing en oosterse traditie

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Liem Bwan Tjie (1891-1966): westerse vernieuwing en oosterse traditie

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De Chinese architect Liem Bwan Tjie (1891-1966), opgeleid in Nederland, Frankrijk en China, heeft het grootste deel van zijn carrière in het voor- en naoorlogse Indonesië gewerkt. Liem was in Semarang opgegroeid als lid van de door het Nederlandse koloniale bewind als `vreemde Oosterlingen' beschouwde Chinese minderheid, aan wie grondbezit en officiële functies waren ontzegd. Liem's ouders waren welgestelde textielhandelaren, die de mogelijkheid hadden hun zoon in Nederland te laten studeren. Van omstreeks 1910 tot 1924 verbleef Liem in Nederland, waar de middelbare school en de MTS volgde en enkele jaren Bouwkunde aan de TH Delft studeerde. In 1924 vertrok hij naar Parijs, aangetrokken door het intellectuele en artistieke klimaat aan de Ecole des Beaux Arts.In 1926 vertrok hij naar Peking, waar hij zijn architectenopleiding aan de Yenching Universiteit voltooide en vervolgens als ingenieur-architect in overheidsdienst trad, waar hij zich bezighield niet de houw van bruggen in Shaokan in de provincie Kwangtung. Veel Indonesische jongeren van Chinese afkomst zagen in China, waar in 1911 een revolutie een einde aan liet keizerrijk had gemaakt, een nieuwe toekomst. In 1929 keerde Liem echter terug naar Indonesië; de situatie in China, dat in een opeenvolging van staatsgrepen terecht kwam en waar plaatselijke `war lords' de bevolking terroriseerden, was te onveilig geworden.In Nederland had Liem praktijkervaring opgedaan op de bureaus van B.J. Ouëndag, M. de Klerk, Gulden en Geldmaker en Ed. Cuypers. In Nederland vond hij tevens de gelegenheid om zich meer te verdiepen in zijn Chinese culturele achtergrond. Tijdens zijn jaren aan de TH Delft was hij lid van de Chinese studentenvereniging Chung Hua Hui. Liem zou zijn hele carrière trachten een brug te slaan tussen de moderne westerse architectuur en de Chinese traditie. Terwijl de westerse traditie op natuurbeheersing gericht is, is de Chinese traditie meer gebaseerd op respect voor de natuur en aanpassing daaraan. Veel van zijn werk kenmerkt zich door een strak en zakelijk expressionisme, waarbij altijd veel aandacht is voor een geleidelijke overgang van buiten naar binnen door middel van veranda's en terrassen. In zijn woonhuizen gebruikt hij soms traditionele vormen, zoals de hoogopgaande kappen met veel overstek, waarbij zich meteen onder de kap een bandvenster bevindt, zodat de kap lijkt te zweven. Liem paste dikwijls decoratieve motieven in zijn werk toe; vaak zijn dat gestileerde Chinese karakters. Hij nam het liefst het totale interieurontwerp in zijn werk mee en ook alle meubels, woningtextiel, enz. In het interieur vinden we vaak bijzondere kleurencombinaties; Liem's meubels zijn vaak strakke versies van traditionele Chinese meubels.

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Length 144 Pages
Language Nl
Imprint Stichting BONAS
Released 2002
Identifier (ISBN) 12713910
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"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem."
Amanda Hernandez
Amanda Hernandez July 01, 2024
"I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem."
Dorothy Wilson
Dorothy Wilson December 23, 2025
"Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Karen Campbell
Karen Campbell May 10, 2024
"Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Sarah Garcia
Sarah Garcia September 14, 2024
"Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars."
Laura Moore
Laura Moore July 26, 2024
"Masterpiece from start to finish. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Mark Campbell
Mark Campbell June 24, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem."
Nicholas Lopez
Nicholas Lopez March 06, 2024
"A very strong entry. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A very distinguished novel."
Jessica Wright
Jessica Wright May 23, 2025
"I find myself somewhat conflicted. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Suitable if your reading queue is empty."
Charles Williams
Charles Williams December 12, 2024
"Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars."
Carol Hernandez
Carol Hernandez November 26, 2025
"An acceptable diversion. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. A fair 3 stars."
Nicholas Anderson
Nicholas Anderson November 18, 2025
"A very strong entry. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
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