In the Western Sichuan Plain
1. Unique regional style.
It is different from the nobility of Beijing, the hardness of the northwest, the wealth of Lingnan, and the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River. It has its own simple and elegant style.
First of all, it is reflected in the openness and freedom in the layout of the house. The architectural characteristics of residential buildings are courtyard style as the main form. The basic unit is the "courtyard", that is, a "sihetou" house consisting of one front, two wings and one room. The facade and plane layout are flexible and changeable, and the symmetry requirements are not very strict. . There are often ventilation patios in the courtyard or behind the house to form a good "cross-ventilation", and eaves or colonnades are used to connect various rooms and flexibly form neighborhoods.
Secondly, this style is light and delicate in architectural modeling.
In order to adapt to the hot and humid climate, residential buildings are mostly wooden duct structures, with sloped roofs and thin eaves, which are open, transparent, and light. The beams and columns of the building have small cross-sections, the exterior walls have high legs and half pile platforms, and wooden floors are added indoors.
Thirdly, the elegant style of western Sichuan folk houses is reflected in the simple and elegant architectural colors.
The plains of western Sichuan have better vegetation and are evergreen all year round, while the architectural colors of the residential buildings are very simple, mostly in cool colors. The tiles are blue, the walls are pink (or gray brick), the beams and columns are brown, and the doors and windows are mostly brown (or the natural color of wood). The key decoration part is the small gatehouse, commonly known as the "gantry (or doorway)", but it is still made of cold The colors are exquisite, and they are often "carved but not painted".
2. Integrating the environment into one.
The folk houses in western Sichuan pay attention to the "integration of nature and man" and use materials according to local conditions. , local materials are used and designed according to materials. The building materials are mainly wood, lime, green bricks and green tiles. Walls include brick walls, earth walls, stone (slate) walls, wooden walls (wooden boards or logs), and woven walls. etc.; small green tiles, grass, grain grass, mountain grass, slate tiles, bark tiles, etc. are used for the roof; and green factory strips are used for beams and door bars. These locally used materials are both economical and environmentally friendly. It is very harmonious and complements each other, and the local flavor is particularly strong, showing a kind of mutual texture beauty and natural beauty.
The environmental view of "harmony between man and nature" brings the surrounding environment into the small closed environment. It forms a harmonious unity between people, residences and the environment.
3. Strong sense of family affection.
People in western Sichuan pay attention to etiquette, like to gather for entertainment, and pay attention to communication between people. The leading teahouse culture at home and abroad has also prospered because of this. This feature is also prominently reflected in the living style and neighborhood relationships. There is a pastoral poetic feeling.
This kind of family feeling is also reflected in the folk houses in western Sichuan. In terms of architecture, the patios and wide eaves in large and small courtyards, as well as the verandahs outside the houses or shops along the street, create a clearer "public space" for the residents to live and work, for families to enjoy the cool, women to do crafts, and children. It is used for playing, drinking tea and playing chess with neighbors, and receiving guests, so that neighbors can fully communicate and talk, making Shu people deeply feel that "distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors."
4. Strong compatibility
Sichuan is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural region. According to relevant historical data, large numbers of immigrants have entered Sichuan several times. Therefore, the living culture in western Sichuan is also a highly compatible fusion culture, and many of its characteristics have been formed. It is the result of being inclusive and inclusive on the basis of not being exclusive. The tradition has not been lost due to the absorption of foreign cultures, but in the process of being compatible with advanced cultural factors, an independent cultural system has been formed that is suitable for local natural and economic conditions.