Volume 4,Issue 3
Research on the Integration of Hainan Cultural Elements and Environment in Urban Landscape Design
Amid the dual challenges of urban homogenization and regional cultural preservation, landscape architecture has emerged as a vital medium for cultural expression, ecological integration, and lifestyle enhancement. Hainan boasts a rich cultural tapestry encompassing Li and Miao intangible heritage, maritime traditions, Nanyang overseas Chinese communities, Su Dongpo philosophy, tropical ecosystems, volcanic landscapes, and Danjia ethnic culture. Systematically incorporating these cultural elements into urban landscapes serves dual purposes: establishing a distinctive identity for the free trade port city while fostering synergy between cultural preservation and ecological sustainability. This study systematically categorizes representative cultural elements and their landscape translation logic, addresses prevalent issues in contemporary urban design, including fragmented cultural representation, inadequate ecological adaptation, and monotonous experiential approaches, and proposes integrated solutions through five dimensions: design principles, element selection, spatial configuration, material application, and business model revitalization. Empirical case analyses of Haikou, Sanya, Baoting, and Qionghai provide practical references, ultimately offering theoretical foundations and actionable strategies to advance Hainan’s localized, distinctive, and high-quality urban landscape development.
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