A Preliminary Analysis of the Formal Characteristics of Hakka Earth Buildings in Pingshang Area,Fuling,Chongqing
The Pingshang area of Fuling,Chongqing,is the largest Hakka settlement in the city,nestled within a complex mountainous environment.During the turbulent period from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China,numerous highly defensive raw earth buildings emerged in this region,with a considerable portion of them preserved to this day.This area has thus become the densest concentration of watchtowers and residential buildings in Chongqing today.This paper delves into the classification of Hakka earth buildings in this region and,through the analysis of multiple examples,summarizes their architectural characteristics in terms of plan and elevation,highlighting their regional distinctiveness.These characteristics not only elucidate the local natural conditions and cultural traditions,but also demonstrate a diminishing trend in the form and configuration distinction between the towers and traditional residences..
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