“Prototype”Analysis of Waterfront Spaces in Ancient Towns in South of the Yangtze River

On the basis of architecture typology theory, this paper explored the waterfront building layout and space in "Prototype", conducted a fi eld trip research on Ancient Fengjing Town, with empirical analysis on the impact of "Prototype" due to natural conditions in South of Yangtze River. This study also analyzed and verified the continuous space section presented as the main features of waterfront space by using visualized approaches.

Acculturation and translation:Modern architectural heritage of Zhongshan Park in Xiamen from typological perspective

The modern architectural heritage is the core carrier of city’s historical inheritance and vitality.Its value is related to the spatial and temporal evolution of the urban landscape,along with the collective memory of society and transformation in public life.The contradiction between high-speed urban construction and architectural heritage preservation has proliferated,and the problems of loss of heritage culture and fading of relics are very significant,but there is a lack of research on modern architectural heritage.This study analysed indepth the artistic archetypes and evolutionary characteristics of the architecture of Zhongshan Park in Xiamen through field research and historical data collation,adopting the theory method of architectural typology.Afterwards,we analysed the architectural typology of Zhongshan Park in Xiamen and the process of acculturation and translation with foreign cultures,explored the motives of its formation and the cultural meanings of the public space embodied in it.Based on this,we proposed a sustainable development heritage approach for the modern architectural heritage of Zhongshan Park in Xiamen.Our results indicate that modern architectural art has inherited classical Chinese historical and cultural traditions and ideological foundations.Its unique characteristics reflect the spirit of the times and result from the gradual development of Western influence.Moreover,it embodies a strong sense of national identity.These findings enrich the academic research on the cultural interaction between Chinese and Western architecture,offering valuable insights for the conservation and living heritage of modern architectural heritage in other regions.

Architectural typology of rural housing in Jaen,Peru

Jaén is one of the most important cities in the northern highlands of Peru due to its strategic location,commerce,and agricultural activities.Jaén has more than 185 thousand inhabitants,of which 48%live in rural areas,representing approximately 31 thousand rural housing.This research aims to determine the types of rural housing in Jaen,showing the possible variations and architectural manifestations due to the territorial and cultural characteristics.A field observation sheet has been used to study the rural dwellings of populated centres previously classified by altitudinal regions.The results show six architectural types of rural housing classified into two groups:"rural-residential housing"and"rural-agricultural housing"'These architectural types are generally located near water sources,within agricultural plots,and on hillsides.The architectural program is characterised by agricultural activity and family composition,which has grown over time.The most commonly used construction systems are"pirca"and"quincha"',using natural materials such as"ichu"and adobe.There is also evidence of cultural traditions rooted in the construction,such as"cambio de fuerzas""paracaico",and"minga".Therefore,the relevance of Jaen's rural housing is its geographical reading of the territory through the architectural and cultural legacy of these buildings.