Research on the Architecture and Application Design of Naxi Residential Buildings in Lijiang, Yunnan Province

Abstract

The unique artistic style and charm of Naxi residential buildings are the physical manifestation of Naxi people’s diligence and wisdom. After field investigation and data measurement, Naxi residential buildings have unique layout form, structural space and decorative art elements. It is unique in scale, shape, inheritance and protection, forming the largest concentration of Naxi residential buildings in Dayan town, Lijiang, and the most complete state of architectural culture and component preservation. It is an important historical and cultural heritage that can not be copied in the world to study human civilization. Applied design research can reproduce the architectural features by miniaturizing the proportion and improve people’s understanding of Naxi residential buildings.