Abstract
In terms of composition elements, spatial forms and flow lines, the authors of this thesis respectively investigated and analyzed the entrance space, main-square space and subsidiary spaces of the campuses of the only three colleges/universities in Nanjing (including National Central University (NCU), University of Nanking (UN) and Ginling College (GC)) in the period of the Republic of China (ROC) (1912-1949), with a view to ascertaining the features of spatial composition of university campuses in Nanjing in the period of the ROC. According to the research findings, the key composition features of each of these three universities are “principal axis + stub-end buildings + main square in the style of three-sided courtyard + lawn space” in the Western style, the separation of teaching space and dormitory space, and the setting of large-sized sport spaces. In addition, based on the Chinese-style treatment of campus buildings and spaces, church universities present a style combining both Chinese and Western elements for the “localized” missionary purpose. In contrast, campus spaces of national universities assume a “completely Westernized” style different from the traditional one, so as to convey the brand-new administrative philosophy of the National Government.
