Transmission and Renewal Strategies for the Ornamental Art Characteristics of Traditional Residential Houses in the Chaohu Region from the Perspective of Regional Culture

Ding Lulu; Sarawuth Pintong

doi:10.69650/jcdrhs.2025.939

Authors

Ding Lulu Faculty of Decorative Arts, Silpakorn University, Wang Tha Phra Campus, Bangkok, Thailand
Sarawuth Pintong Faculty of Decorative Arts, Silpakorn University, Wang Tha Phra Campus, Bangkok, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69650/jcdrhs.2025.939

Keywords:

Chaohu Lake Region, Regional Culture, Traditional Residential Ornamentation, Heritage Conservation, Sustainable Cultural Development

Abstract

This study focuses on Changlinhe Ancient Town in the Chaohu region, examining the transmission and renewal strategies of traditional residential ornamental art. Employing a mixed-methods approach—including field investigations, interviews, and questionnaires—it explores how decorative symbolic motifs convey regional identity, cultural memory, and aesthetic values. The findings reveal that urbanization and design homogenization pose significant threats to the integrity of this heritage. In response, the study proposes a four-dimensional renewal framework encompassing streetscape continuity, functional adaptability, ornamental reinterpretation, and cultural narrative integration. This framework transcends conventional preservation models by combining regional cultural symbols with adaptive reuse strategies, aiming to resolve the tension between heritage authenticity and urban development. It highlights the potential of ornamental patterns as active carriers of cultural transmission and offers context-sensitive strategies for the sustainable conservation of vernacular architecture. The research not only enriches the theoretical discourse on heritage preservation but also provides practical insights for culturally embedded design interventions in rapidly transforming traditional settlements.

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