Characteristics of Huizhou architecture
First, the horse head wall
Horsehead wall is an important feature of Huizhou architecture. In densely populated villages, the density of residential buildings is high, which is not conducive to fire prevention. The high horse head wall can cut off the fire source in the case of fire in the adjacent residential building, so the horse head wall is also called the accumulation wall.
Second, the courtyard
Courtyard has been the main form of architecture in China for thousands of years. In the form of housing enclosure, it carries the ideas and aesthetic tastes of China people. This introverted, closed, warm and comfortable courtyard space has nurtured the temperament and character of China people from generation to generation and has become the most common traditional way of life. In use, the courtyard space contains almost all the life contents of the home. Siheyuan attracts people with the humanistic spirit hidden behind the architectural form.
Third, hollow out the flower window.
There are often hollowed-out carved windows on the fence, and the pattern is often the good news that the magpies climb the plum blossoms to show that spring has come, which is not only the yearning for the wife and children at home, but also the blessing for the family members who are away from home. Window carving patterns are mostly homophonic and metaphorical. For example, carving bergamot and longevity peach means "both longevity and happiness". For example, a rose pattern is carved on a carved vase, which means "peace in the four seasons". For example, carving a horse and a monkey means "happiness in the four seasons".
Fourth, the sloping roof.
The sloping roof plays an important role in traditional Huizhou architecture. The traditional sloping roof design will make the building have a unique rhythm of being vigorous, straight, lofty, flying and elegant, and will also make the residential building feel kind, natural and warm. The sloping roof has many advantages, such as energy saving, gathering heat at the top in summer and not feeling cold indoors in winter; Indoor ventilation will also be better; No water accumulation, good waterproof performance.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) cornice
Cornice is a unique architectural structure in China. It is a special treatment and creation of eaves in ancient buildings in China, and is often used at the corner of roofs of pavilions, terraces, buildings, pavilions, palaces and temples. The cornice is an upturned eaves, which looks like a bird spreading its wings. It is light and lively, and it is one of the important manifestations of China's architectural national style. In the traditional architecture of China, the eaves, especially those in the corner, are upturned. The cornice design and composition are ingenious, and the beautiful roof gives people a pleasing artistic enjoyment.