The Concept of Residential Design of Chinese Dong Nationality

Abstract

The traditional settlements and dwellings of the Dong nationality have important historical, cultural, and architectural values. However, with the acceleration of the modernization process, a large number of traditional Dong settlements and houses are being updated unconsciously or developed irregularly. Therefore, through the study of Dong culture related to architecture, on the other hand may lead to the understanding of Dong's decoration related to the interior and exterior design alongside with the understanding of its symtematic summary which may result in the development of targeted strategies as the Dong's architectural protection and preservation; on the other hand, by introducing semiotics as the theoretical support of research, we can better analyses and understand its history, culture, and architectural value. The objectives as research data are: 1) Research on the semiotics of Dong traditional architecture 2) to research and study history, cultural capital of Dong traditional architecture 3) Understanding the concepts, principles, and symbolic logic of Dong nationality for redesign 4) used for the design of the model room, and the reconstruction conforms to the modern lifestyle. Through the use of qualitative and quantitative research to preserve the unique cultural identity of symbols consistent with modernity. Finally, the questionnaire data collection and design demonstration show the cultural connotation of traditional architecture and home design as they adapt to the modern lifestyle. The final research results show that the difficulty of inheriting architectural skills, the difficulty of preserving traditional buildings, the change of values of the younger generation of Dong residents, and the blind pursuit of foreign culture are several important factors contributing to the rapid loss of Dong traditional architectural culture. Local governments can actively guide and participate in the construction of villages, and various types of architectural experts can intervene through the combination of new technology and materials. Intervention through multidisciplinary integration gives a better protection plan and planning strategy. Then, cultivate craftsmen of traditional buildings, enhance national pride, and make sustainable development of Dong traditional buildings so as to protect and inherit them.