For example, on the stone platforms installed in the two golden halls of Jiangshan and Sheji, there are carved patterns of seawater and river cliffs.
When it rains, water from all sides slowly flows into the courtyard along the ridge of the roof.
Gu Yu means that rain produces a hundred grains.
This ideology also permeates the field of architectural design, forming six major styles in the evolution of history: the Anhui style, the Beijing style, the Jin style, the Min style, the Sichuan style, and the Su style.
In an agricultural society that depends on nature for food, people respect and rely on nature, and regard “Unity of Heaven and humanity” as the highest realm.
Ancient people drew inspiration from it and expressed their aesthetic taste and taste of life through architecture.
The concept of Hui Style architecture comes from the mechanical thought of “Unity of Heaven and humanity”, with compact layout.
In the last solar term of this spring, overwintering crops turn green and elongate, and spring sown crops break through the soil and emerge.
In this issue, let’s follow the footsteps of spring rain and go to various parts of the country to search for the spirit of traditional architecture.
The decoration is called “Shoushan Fuhai”, and the waves in the sea are rolling against the raised mountains and stones
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Anhui Hongcun Architectural Complex/Vision: The ancestors of Huizhou in China have a unique attachment to water.
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Beijing style: Haishui River Cliff.
Huizhou merchants scattered along the waterways, pursuing opportunities and wealth in the distance.
The front courtyard is high and deep, with a courtyard located in the center.
The layout of water in Hui Style architecture, which emphasizes one “gathering” and four water returning to the hall, is a vivid expression of “gathering”.
Regardless of the style, clues about nature run through it.
Anhui style: Four rivers return to the hall, and water gathers in the heart of heaven.
There is a folk custom of “walking in the valley rain”, which advocates going out and taking a look during this season.
This rain is crucial for agriculture.
Green tiles and white walls, as well as brick carved gatehouses, are its distinct aesthetic characteristics.
When it comes to Beijing style architecture, the Forbidden City is undoubtedly the “pearl on its laurel crown”, and every building contains the ingenuity of craftsmen and rich historical origins.
In addition to its practical function of storing water, when rainwater accumulates in the green tiles and continues to fall, the courtyard also becomes a unique sight.
The streams in the mountainous areas of southern Anhui flow long, and the Huizhou Ming and Qing ancient residential buildings distributed here are situated along the mountains and rivers, as depicted in the painting.
Jiangshan State expresses the imagination of ancient kings towards the “state”, and ancient people were skilled in using natural elements to symbolize territory and imperial power.
Hui Style architecture is one of the Anhui style, and also its model.
The patio/vision of Hui Style architecture: Chinese water gathers in the heart of heaven, and houses gather water and people, but Huizhou people are not confined to this comfortable courtyard.
