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Comparative Architecture of Macau by Cindy Chou, Grade 6 student March 6, 1998    As I walked along the quiet streets of Macau, I saw the different  kinds of architecture on the houses and buildings.   There are two  kinds of architecture on the buildings in Macau; the light, pastel  colors on the attractive buildings are an example of Portuguese  architecture.  For example, many of the colors are light blue, light  green, beige, or pink.     There are also examples of Chinese architecture, which use more non-obvious colors including brown, gray, and other subdued colors. In addition to the colors that  differ, the structures are also unlike.  Many of the Portuguese  architecture-type buildings are bigger and bulkier, and have a taste  of Greek and Roman architecture in them.  The Chinese buildings are  mostly 1-to-3-story buildings, and often have shops, especially  restaurants, combined with their home. Inside the houses, though, the  furniture is also different; you can tell because the designs and  materials used are very unique, each in their own way.  As an  example, the patterns on the sofas, chairs, and beds are different;  the dragons, gold-colored fabric are examples of more Chinese  architecture that obviously contrasts from the light-colored  furniture, which represent Portuguese architecture.