What is the formation process of Huizhou architecture?

Huizhou architecture is one of the important schools of ancient architecture in China, which is mainly popular in ancient Huizhou. Up to now, there are still a large number of Huizhou ancient architectural remains scattered in Huizhou villages.

The formation of Huizhou architecture is influenced by Huizhou's unique historical and geographical environment and humanistic concept. It used to be the settlement of Guyue people, and the living form was a "dry column" building that adapted to the life in mountainous areas.

Later, the large-scale migration of gentry in the Central Plains brought advanced Central Plains culture. The exchange and integration of Central Plains civilization and ancient Yue culture is directly reflected in the architectural form.

As a typical form of "upstairs hall" in early Huizhou architecture, the upstairs hall is particularly spacious and is a place for people to rest in their daily activities. This is because the mountainous area is humid, and in order to prevent the gas of boils, the pattern of Vietnamese "dry column" buildings has been retained.

At the same time, due to the influx of a large number of immigrants and narrow population, Gai Lou has become the best choice. However, with my back to the mountain, I am embarrassed. In order to solve the problem of ventilation and lighting, the "quadrangle" in the Central Plains has evolved into a closed and unobstructed "patio" in Huizhou to adapt to the sinister mountain environment.

But wooden houses in mountainous areas are prone to fire. In order to prevent the fire from spreading, the Horsehead Wall was created. The early Huizhou architectural form is the product of the integration of foreign immigrants and local culture.

After the mid-Ming Dynasty, Huizhou merchants rose. After getting rich, Huizhou merchants rushed to build houses, gardens, ancestral temples, memorial archways, Taoist temples and temples in their hometown.

Because Huizhou merchants are good at Confucianism, they have injected their own opinions into the layout, structure, interior decoration and hall layout in their buildings, which has gradually formed a unique architectural system and made Huizhou architecture not only practical, but also rich in cultural connotation.