The multi-layered correlation between historic urban landscape and building type: A case study of DIAOYUTAI historic area in Nanjing, China

The conservation and regeneration of historic areas in China cannot simply be copied from the United Nations heritage conservation strategies and regulations represented by European stone architecture. The materials of traditional Chinese wooden buildings are not permanent, which means that the search for historic value cannot be based solely on the remaining buildings. The building type And the surrounding historic urban landscape (such as mountains, valleys and rivers, city walls, streets, etc.) that nurtured the growth of the historic area form an interdependent and inseparable whole, and this whole is the most important value of the historical area. This paper investigates the multi - layered correlation between historic urban landscape and building type, using the DIAOYUTAI historic area in Nanjing, China as a case study. The research employs a combination of methods including field investigation, architectural analysis, GIS mapping, and historical document review. The study reveals a strong correlation between the historic urban landscape and the building types in the DIAOYUTAI historic area. Specifically, the building types are closely related to the rivers, city walls, streets of the historic urban landscape. The research emphasizes the importance of considering the correlation between building type and historic urban landscape in urban planning and design, and the need to protect and enhance the unique characteristics of historic urban areas. The findings provide valuable insights for urban planning and design and contribute to the conservation and regeneration of historic urban areas.