South China's Su-style architecture -- to express emotion with scenery and return to nature

Chinese Suzhou gardens are called "literati gardens", corresponding to "imperial gardens". The so-called "literati garden" is more focused on pleasing the eyes and the ideal, edify sentiment, the performance of seclusion garden.

After such a long period of cultural infiltration, Suzhou architecture is also generally "literati", from architectural designers to craftsmen are used to and accepted this strong Soviet-style cultural style of architecture, and the structure and skills are widely spread.

Culture is the culture of people and the culture of life. "The garden is man-made. The lifestyle and attitude of the literati influenced the design of Suzhou architecture.
Suzhou architecture is a "people-oriented" design scheme. The master guides the construction from the point of view of the artistic conception of his own satisfaction, emphasizing that "the unity of nature and man will become because of the situation; Although made by people, it looks like the sky is open ", the pursuit of an artistic conception of expression.

                                
Most of the traditional buildings in Suzhou were designed by literati, or learned from the experience of this "literati architecture" after the design and improvement. The literati's pursuit of architecture is not only to make the body feel comfortable, but also to yearn for the peace of mind.
In many ways, the traditional architecture of Suzhou embodies the idea of cultural openness. "For example, buildings in some areas tend to use high walls and deep Wells, which reflects a self-enclosed mentality and reluctance to communicate with the outside world. Soviet courtyards tend to be large, airy and sunny, and this sense of openness is a measure of civilization."

                                
In addition, the traditional architecture of Suzhou has a "conspicuous but unobtrusive" design in the landscape, which is the reflection of the introverted and unobtrusive character of the literati in the architectural thought, and comes from the despicability of the literati. Traditional architecture in Suzhou does not seek magnificence or grandeur. It calmly shows a kind of pursuit, reflecting the yearning for the countryside and nature and the desire to be close to it.