further interests about fractal geometry

In the self-similar world, the smaller part is the reduced-size copy of the whole. It is known that fractal geometry and fractal architecture has many applications in the western art and architecture, from the pattern to structure, from facade to plans. But actually, in the east countries, you can find the very close relationship between fractal theory and Chinese imperial urban and building designs. Although these designs have already existed for a long time, the essence of the designing method surprisingly approach the fractal geometry. I think it is very interesting to make a bridge from western architecture theory to Chinese classical architecture styles. 
In addition, this pattern, obviously, could allow the space more interesting and have more possibility. In other words, the larger space could be considered as the container of the smaller one. From a broader perspective, this relationship could create a mysterious organized pattern. And behind this pattern, there may be some other metaphor and symbol that relate the cultural background of the city and palace. For example, the most famous pattern for urban design in ancient china was nine grids, which possessed the features of symmetry and self-similarity. As far as I know, it came from a Chinese scientist’s research about the universe and space in ancient china. With the functional and aesthetic value, this form gradually became the main architecture pattern in the design of imperial city and palace.