The Research On Architectural Symbols And Its Modern Deduction Of Xiangxi's Traditional Dwellings

Xiangxi traditional dwellings have a unique historical background, geographical characteristics and cultural traditions. In the long course of practice, formed the architectural style of national geographic characteristics, which affected by geographical and cultural factors. Mainly manifested in two issues:one is the dry-column structure which along the river used by Miao, Tujia national, the other is the house structure which is mainly post and lintel construction or partly column and tie construction, and the gable using the Matou wall style. No matter what kind of architectural forms, she has a profound cultural heritage, although, go through the development and evolution, still maintained a strong vitality.As a traditional architecture shape handing down from generation to generation, its combination of topography, land conservation, to adapt to climate conditions, energy conservation, the use of local materials, and pay attention to the ecology environment, etc. reflect the harmonious coexistence with nature.In this paper, by analysis date on the spot of Xiangxi's city, town and dwellings, from the geographical environment and regional culture backgrounds start, from the perspective of semiotic theory, systematic study of traditional residential architecture in Xiangxi, inquiry the connection between Xiangxi's traditional dwellings and the natural environment, analysis the impact of regional culture, ethnic folk culture and lifestyle on regional characteristics of Xiangxi's traditional dwellings. In addition, the paper concise, systematic introduction to the construction of some of the basic theory of semiotic systems, combination of architectural characteristics of Xiangxi's traditional dwellings, summarized research the composition of Xiangxi's traditional dwellings architectural symbol, and to explore the significance of Xiangxi's traditional dwellings architectural symbol in modern architectural design. On this basis, analysis the modern deduction of Xiangxi's traditional dwellings'architectural symbol in the realistic basis of symbols, meaning and principles, suggested that we should grasp the deductive method through four dimensions:in the overall use of space, recall the architectural elements, reproduce the detail and materials. Summarized some basic creative thinking of modern architecture design which based on the architectural symbol, thus build a useful theoretical framework that can express for the creation of regional modern architecture. This papers proposed a number of symbolic thinking of modern architecture creation by analysis Xiangxi's traditional dwellings'architecture art and its composition of architectural symbols, and reflect the creation of modern regional architecture:we should inherit the culture of traditional dwellings, but also combined with the specific environmental of modern architectural design, be innovation in the use of semiotic theory to build a new symbol system, to create the architectural works that can reflect the national character and love for people.