Study on the restoration and characteristics of the entrance space of Zuoyin Garden in Huizhou

Figures & data

Figure 1. The Complete Works of Mr. Zuoyin and the print Garden View of Huancui Hall.

Figure 2. The portrayal of two entrances in the prints.

Figure 3. The orientation relationship of the entrance area.

Figure 4. Engraving of two garden entrances in the print Garden View of Huancui Hall.

Figure 5. Speculation on the location of Mingzhong Tianxia.

Figure 6. The process of generating the plan of the entrance area of the Zuoyin Garden.

Table 1. List of single building restoration in the entrance area.

Building name	Building description	Restoration plan	Restoration effect
Gaoshili Pavilion	It is located at the south node of Zhongxing Street outside the main gate of Zuoyin Garden and is an important guide to the garden. It is a four-sided pavilion with a pointed roof.
Dafu Mansion	The first gatehouse of the Zuoyin Garden, with three bays and a hipped roof is decorated with a fish dragon kissing ridge on the main ridge.
Mingzhong Tianxia	The second gatehouse of the Zuoyin Garden with five bays, double-eaves and a hillside roof, is decorated with fish and dragon kissing ridges on the main ridge.
Shan Lu	The third gatehouse of the Zuoyin Garden, with three bays and double-eaves and a hillside roof, is decorated with fish and dragon kissing ridges on the main ridge.
Cangzhou Qu	A lake-facing water pavilion with three bays, a hanging mountain roof, and a resting area.
Water Moon Corridor	A relaxing promenade outside the garden with three bays and a hanging mountain roof.

Figure 7. The general plan of the entrance and the aerial view.

Figure 8. Common entrances of Huizhou residential gardens.

Figure 9. Analysis of the three entry routes to the Zuoyin Garden.

Figure 10. Funtion division of the entrance area of Zuoyin Garden.

Availability of data and materials

The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current tudy are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.