英文摘要 |
Global population mobility since the Qing Dynasty has led to enormous architectural transformations in the home villages of overseas Chinese in south China. New 'eclectic' architectural forms combining local and foreign construction systems, such as Diaolou, Yanglou, and Qilou, emerged in these villages and led to the modernization of rural landscapes. This paper explores the interaction between population mobility and Tulou, the rammed-earth construction tradition in southwestern Fujian. It points out the relevance between the spatial layout, structural system, and property arrangement of Tulou buildings and the high frequency of population mobility in Tulou communities. Among those who travelled abroad for opportunities, some returned and contributed to the local architectural ransformation. However, due to the incompatibility between Tulou's rammed-earth structures and the imported concrete techniques, the “eclectic” style did not become a major trend in Tulou communities. |