The birth of a bronze door handed down from ancient times

What kind of door do you think can be passed down from generation to generation?

What are the existing gates passed down from generation to generation?

Answer: Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, Golden Gate in Kiev, Ukraine, Gate of Paradise in Florence, Italy, etc.

What are the requirements for a door that can be passed down from generation to generation?

A. The materials used can last for tens of millions of years

B. The design of the door is quite unique

C. The design of the door has certain cultural connotations

D. The location of the door and the importance given to the door by the architecture

E. Others

Answer: The original intention of building the handed down doors is different. The designs of the doors are unique and the materials used are also very different. The only thing that is the same is the cultural connotation behind them.

So, how to create a door that will be handed down from generation to generation? From design, development, to the final product, what is the specific process?

Today, Jinxing Copper Engineering will give you a detailed explanation using the bronze door of the Guanyin altar – the Dapeng Garuda bronze door as an exampleThe birth of a copper door.

Project Design

Aoyu jumps into the water

Aoyu leaping into the water line draft and renderings

In the beginning, we started with Putuo Mountain Guanyin Culture itself

Ao fish, the legendary mount of Guanyin Bodhisattva, is an auspicious animal with a dragon head and a turtle body. Ancient people regarded it as an auspicious animal, and its beautiful meaning has been passed down to this day. The ao fish jumped into the water and came out of Putuo. Dharma Realm Altar The main body of the building is located at the top of the picture, and together with the waves below, it creates the solemnity of the Buddhist Kingdom of the Sea and Sky

Twenty-Eight Tribes of Guanyin

Line drafts and renderings of the twenty-eight divisions of Guanyin

Luojia Mountain is said to be the place where Guanyin Bodhisattva attained enlightenment. The temple above is filled with Buddhist music and incense. Protected by the two gods of wind and thunder on the left and right, twenty-eight tribes are present one by one. The turtles and sea tribesmen below are worshiping in ceremonies. .

However, both versions of the plan were rejected. The plan design seemed to be at a deadlock untilThe proposal of the protector god \”Garuda\”.

Detailed design

Garuda is the leader of birds in ancient Indian mythology and the mount of Vishnu. The Sanskrit name is Garuda. After Buddhism was introduced to China, the image of Garuda was convenient for Zhuangzi\’s \” The combination of the roc in \”Xiaoyaoyou\” is called Dapeng Garuda

Dapeng Garuda is one of the eight heavenly dragons and an important protector of Buddhism. He is a voice This wonderful bird is called the Bird of the Pure Land in Buddhist scriptures.

The Garuda directly above Sakyamuni

My Master Sakyamuni Among the six kinds of solemnity that the Buddha had when he attained enlightenment on the Vajra Seat in India, the one adorning the top is this Garuda,Symbolizes the victory of the cause of promoting Dharma and benefiting people.The design of the Dapeng Garuda, the entry door of the Guanyin altar, also has the same ambition.

Dapeng Garuda Bronze Door First Edition Clay Sculpture

After internal discussions between Zhu Bingren and Venus Copper Engineering, they decided not to completely follow the traditional image of the golden-winged Dapeng bird with a human face and a bird body in the design.But to make it more anthropomorphic and human-like. The face has a human body, wings and feet, plus backlight lights and streamers rich in religious elements.

The owner came to the factory to inspect the actual scene of the copper gate, accompanied by Chairman Zhu Junmin

This image has been recognized by the design institute and the owner, and can continue to be deepened.

Before adjustment

After adjustment

Moderately scale the character proportions based on screen coordination,Zhu Bingren adjusted the head and shoulder structure of Dapeng Garuda many times, appearing more vivid;

Head refinement process and final effect

The final avatar refers to the facial processing techniques of the early Dharma Buddha system, which is charitable but not stiff, as if looking at the worshipper;

Before adjustment

After adjustment

Several adjustments were made to enhance the dynamics and angles of the claws, making the Garuda more majestic;

Before modification

After modification

Adjust the proportions of the wings multiple times to make the momentum and dynamics larger, more brilliant, and more majestic;

Before modification

After modification

The body is slightly strong, the style is slightly realistic, the strength of the bones in the belly is enhanced, and the vest line is extended;

Before modification

After modification

The fluttering ribbons not only bring the beauty of flying in the wind, but also hide the claws of the mighty Dapeng behind, and repeatedly refine the flame and cloud patterns.

Final effect of Dapeng Garuda

Design again and again, revision again and again, setbacks again and again, condensed into the final perfection.In the in-depth design of the Garuda bronze door of the Guanyin Dharma Realm Dapeng, Venus Copper Engineering combines craftsmen who are dedicated, striving for excellence, meticulous, and pursuing excellence. The spirit has reached its peak.

Bronze door scene renderings

After several clay sculpture inspections and modifications, the copper door has officially entered the construction stage.

Final presentation

Real view of the Dapeng Garuda bronze door scene

Dapeng Garuda Bronze DoorGundam6.3 meters, 4.8 meters wide, and weighing nearly 2 tons, ultra-high fire-resistant door core Beautiful and practical.

Dapeng Garuda Bronze Door

In order to achieve the perfect combination of religious elements and decoration and present the most perfect visual effect, the copper door pattern was layered and forged and cast to increase the overall layering of the composition.

Garuda bronze door details

The Garuda and streamers are made of extremely precision casting, with flames and moiré patterns on the back. It is completed using forging technology. The two complement each other and are very dynamic, making the copper door more distinct and elegant.

Details of Garuda door knocker

The door knocker is designed with an eight-leaf lotus pattern. The eight-leaf lotus and the eight auspicious symbols symbolize the three realms of heaven, earth, and man. That is, there are eight-spoke wheels in the sky, eight-petal lotus flowers on the earth, and eight auspicious symbols in the world. Pious blessings Good luck and happiness to all my friends

Dapeng Garuda front view

Tourists from all over the world come here to step into the Avalokitesvara Altar, appreciate the majesty of the Garuda Bronze Gate, enjoy the ethereal and holy image of Mount Sumeru, and fully experience the The sacred atmosphere of the altar will definitely give you an extraordinary experience when visiting.

Two masters Zhu Bingren and Zhu Junmin led Venus Copper Engineering to study religious and cultural architectural decoration ,Joined the construction of the Guanyin Dharma Realm Cultural Park in 2016. He has elaborated, polished and refined copper decoration projects such as copper doors and copper roofs, integrating modern materials and processing techniques with ancient Chinese architectural culture and religious culture. The harmonious integration of other elements helps Guanyin Dharma Realm create a model of modern Buddhist architecture, using unique ingenuity to perfectly recreate a century-old work.