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Journal of Chinese
Architecture and Urbanism Village spatial form and activation

Figure 16. Analysis of integration degree, depth value, and connection value after modification of the road network in each village. Source: Drawings by
the authors.

spaces to enrich Da village’s business environment while (c) Zaige new village
diverting both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, thereby The selected plot is located between Da village and Zaige
boosting local income. A node square was established in new village, currently connected by three parallel roads. The
the area with the highest flow of people and integration design relies on utilizing one road with the most suitable width
value to maximize movement. This square connects with to build a commercial street, integrating scattered original
the national road, serving as an important entry point for buildings and enhancing connectivity while optimizing
the Da village pedestrian street, reflecting the importance building texture. In areas with high pedestrian density
and prominence of Da village as the core of Biasha Miao and good views, the street is widened, and an observation
village. platform is added to improve visual permeability.
(b) Wangjia village (d) Darongpo new village
The public space node square in Wangjia village Different from the square in Wangjia village, the square
was designed with consideration of integration values, in Darongpo new village features an open design along
pedestrian flow, and the village’s natural resources. The the street. This layout connects the road with the village’s
square is confined by buildings due to the surrounding original buildings through transitional square spaces. The
national roads, and its design incorporates the village’s use of circular elements encourages longer visitor stays,
topography, creating an introverted structure resembling allowing tourists to better appreciate the characteristic
a small garden. architectural features of Darongpo new village.

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