| Title |
Public Value and Spatial Principles of Huizhou Private Gardens: A Case Study of Shuikou Garden in Tangmo Village |
| Authors |
마샤오통(Ma, Xiao-Tong) ; 김호정(Kim, Ho-Jeong) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.10.191 |
| Keywords |
Huizhou Garden; Shuikou Garden; Confucianism; Fengshui; Public Green Space; Traditional Garden; Dangmo Village |
| Abstract |
This study examines the distinctive characteristics and design principles of Shuikou Garden in Tangmo Village, Huizhou, Anhui Province,
China. Unlike the private gardens of the Jiangnan region, Huizhou gardens?especially Shuikou Garden?integrate public green spaces and
serve as communal areas for residents. They embody a synthesis of Confucian values, Feng Shui principles, ecological awareness, and
community-oriented design. Using Tangmo Shuikou Garden as a case study, the research analyzes how geography, hydrology, and traditional
beliefs shaped its spatial layout and landscape elements. It further explores the garden’s roles as an educational, ceremonial, and social hub
that reinforced family ethics and cultural continuity. The study combines historical literature review and fieldwork to investigate the
philosophical, environmental, and architectural foundations of Huizhou gardens, highlighting features such as mountain-water Feng Shui logic,
sustainable use of local materials, and symbolic decorations reflecting Confucian virtues. Unlike conventional private gardens built for leisure
and retreat, Shuikou Gardens were funded by Huizhou merchants for public use, emphasizing collective memory and cultural identity. The
paper concludes that the ecological adaptability, spatial openness, and communal ethos embedded in Huizhou gardens provide valuable insights
for contemporary landscape design, particularly in creating sustainable and culturally resonant public green spaces in modern cities. |