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Journal of Chinese
Architecture and Urbanism Development protection of ethnic villages

Figure 15. Current architectural features. Source: Photos by the authors

Figure 16. Current architectural style classification. Source: Photos by the authors

some displaying varying colors (Table 1). Ethnic elements 4.2.2. The rough scenery in the village and the
of the residences were mainly reflected in the form of insufficient cultural excavation
simple horn roofs and flat, small square windows with The natural and cultural landscapes in Guantian Village
Baka paintings on the window eaves (Figure 17). lack effective integration. Following the Wenchuan
4.2. Overview of problems earthquake in 2008, most of the residential buildings
underwent reconstruction, resulting in a chaotic overall
4.2.1. The limited space-bearing capacity and the appearance. Furthermore, the preservation of traditional
missing functional zoning Tibetan culture in Jiarong was inadequate, leading to
Most villages with characteristics in ethnic areas are disparities in construction quality. In addition, there are
ecologically fragile, necessitating a strong emphasis post-earthquake village ruins in the upper mid-levels
on their ecological functions. Guantian Village is behind the village, which have remained uninhabited for
prone to geological disasters, has limited construction an extended period, presenting a deserted state. Despite
land, and boasts a reduced arable area. Moreover, the these challenges, the village boasts a century-old Tibetan
construction of the Buddhist College in the village Buddhist temple and the remnants of a pagoda known as
has consumed a significant portion of land, posing the “Western Frontier Pagoda King.” While the former has
challenges to the village’s future population growth and recently undergone renovation, glowing with newfound
carrying capacity. charm, the latter has long remained idle.

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