Open AccessThe Transmutations of the Hakka Enclosed Dwelling Displayed Historically and Geographically by its Watchtowers
Author(s) -
Li He
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the open construction and building technology journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 22
ISSN - 1874-8368
DOI - 10.2174/1874836801509010032
Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , vernacular , vernacular architecture , architecture , architectural engineering , civil engineering , geography , engineering , history , archaeology , art , literature
The paper analyzes the “Origin” and the “Derivative” of Hakka Enclosed Dwelling’s by a specific transmutationinstance of Longsheng House of Liuzhou in Qing Dynasty, and researches on Hakka Enclosed Dwelling’s layout,size, and the transmutation of forms. It points out that as one of the fittest to the environment among the vernacular dwelling,Enclosed Dwelling’s construction site and defence structure, more specifically: the Watchtower’s trade-offs and layoutshave a close relationship. By comparing with the architectural forms between “the Origin” and “the Derivative” inEnclosed Dwelling, and analyzing the relevant heritage of dwellings in Hakka culture influenced areas, it shows thatHakka vernacular dwelling like Qing Liuzhou Longsheng House should be protected because it not only is built on the basisof the original form but also was shaped in the way of combination of the local context and historical architecture features.