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Journal of Chinese
Architecture and Urbanism Emotive architecture in China

Figure 4. Comparative timeline chart showcasing significant events, highlighting simultaneous transformations in urban and rural areas in China. Source:
Chart by the author

The Xiaoxi Jia project highlights Chixi village’s the concept of retreating to nature, as discussed in ancient
isolation, which was due to transportation challenges Chinese philosophy (Figure 5). While villagers longed for
– a barrier to modernization, yet a preserver of its modern urban life, city dwellers sought an escape from
natural environment. The comprehensive relocation of urban stress.
Chixi village in 1995 led to the abandonment of many
local residences. These deserted dwellings, set against a Our proposed solution leveraged the emotional needs
picturesque natural backdrop, became ideal locations for of both urban and rural residents: the desire to “exit”

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