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Journal of Chinese
Architecture and Urbanism Village spatial form and activation

The overall spatial form layout of the four villages shows Residential buildings are the most widely distributed and
significant similarities, shaped by a combination of natural, numerous, and the overall architectural style remains
social, and cultural factors, as well as the influence of largely intact.
farming culture. Although location differences may lead to
variations in village layouts, the shared living habits of the 3.1.3. Open space analysis of Biasha Miao village
villagers create a seemingly scattered yet closely connected The open spaces in Biasha Miao village (Figure 5) are
village network. primarily enclosed by surrounding buildings, offering

3.1.2. Analysis of the architectural style of Biasha relatively broad views but limited in number. These
Miao village spaces generally meet tourists’ needs for viewing and
resting. However, their locations are suboptimal, and the
The comprehensive analysis of building classification, proportion and scale of the resting facilities are inadequate,
function, and structure (Figure 4) reveals that most
residential buildings in the village are two or three stories negatively impacting the tourist experience. The
high, with accessory spaces such as granaries and barns architectural style within these open spaces is distinctive
commonly distributed on the ground floor. The primary but lacks diversity in function, failing to fully showcase the
building materials are wood and brick-wood, with a unique characteristics of Biasha Miao village. The basic
smaller number of public buildings and commercial or service facilities in the village are outdated and have not
livestock buildings constructed from brick-concrete and been timely repaired, affecting the overall style of the open
brick-wood structures. Some mixed-structure buildings spaces. While the viewing spots in the open space offer
incorporate all three materials. Other functional buildings good views, they are small, often leading to crowding and
are few and are mainly concentrated in the village center. associated safety risks.

Figure 4. The present situation of Biasha Miao village’s architectural style. Source: Drawings by the authors.

Volume 6 Issue 4 (2024) 6 https://doi.org/10.36922/jcau.2502