The Chief Executive Officer of Beijing Aiqi Technology Yang Zhang has revived the Chinese cultural practice of using the mortise and tenon (榫卯) technique for construction which is on the edge of extinction.
He used the ancient mortise and tenon technique (construct) the Turret of Palace Museum at a 1:81 mini-scale. The choice of "Turret of Palace Museum" the theme for the mini building block project (base) on several factors.
(locate) in the Forbidden City of Beijing, this architectural treasure boasts the (delicate) design and elegant shape among Chinese royal buildings. It was historically responsible for protecting the palace. The complex layout of the turret posed unprecedented (史无前例的) technical challenge for Zhang and his team of designers and （develop）. Unlike conventional building block toys, Zhang aimed to create a model made (complete) of authentic mortise and tenon components. The entire process of design took nearly five years, with hundreds of design iterations and continuous adjustments.
The mortise and tenon technique, is the primary construction method used in ancient Chinese architecture and represents the core of traditional Chinese woodworking, is gaining (increase) among recognition the public.
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