Analysis of Huizhou's Ancient Village Construction Based on the Concept of Harmonious Co-Existence

Abstract

The concept of "symbiosis" originated in biology, primarily describing the relationship between two distinct organisms that coexist and interact with each other. This concept was later adopted in the fields of sociology and architecture. In Jenks' "symbiosis view," he argued that architecture should remain connected to the organic whole of the universe, the historical context of the city, and the natural environment. He posited that designs restricted to the designer's emotional imagination or pure rationality would eventually be discarded by society. This paper uses the concept of symbiosis as a foundation to conduct an in-depth analysis of the harmonious symbiosis reflected in the ancient villages of Huizhou. The paper first elaborates on the definition of symbiosis and its related theories, and then analyzes how the concept of symbiosis is expressed in the ancient villages of Huizhou, offering insights for future rural reconstruction.