City-Sea Symbiosis

Settlement Morphology Types in Zhuhai and Macau
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-032-13724-1
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 544 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 1098 g

Reihe: Springer Geography

explores the unique human settlement forms in Zhuhai City and Macau. This book focuses on the diversity of human settlements in the Xiangshan area, covering clan settlements (Tangjiawan ancient town), island settlements (Guishan and Guihai on Guishan Island of Zhuhai City), commercial settlements (Dock, Pátio and Beco, Inner Harbor), and cross-border settlements (Hengqin), among others.   Contributions examine these settlements' historical context, formation, and development, as well as how they interact with the geographical environment and socioeconomic factors. Chapters define the characteristics of different settlement types in terms of architectural style, spatial layout, and cultural inheritance. As a whole, the volume presents readers with the rich, diverse, and unique settlement landscape of Zhuhai and Macau, calling attention to the features and benefits of the city-sea symbiosis that these settlements exemplify.   This volume offers a detailed and comprehensive comparison between the urban morphologies of Zhuhai and Macau, revealing their unique characteristics and mutual influences in a way that a single study cannot achieve. It thus allows readers to gain a holistic understanding of two distinct yet interconnected urban landscapes, making it an essential resource for scholars interested in regional urban studies, architecture, geography, and tourism.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Chen, Yile

Zheng, Liang

Zheng, Jianyi

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Städtebau, Stadtplanung (Architektur)
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Architektur: Allgemeines
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Stadt- und Regionalsoziologie
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Regionalgeographie
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Geographie: Allgemeines, Karten & Atlanten
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Geodäsie, Kartographie, GIS, Fernerkundung
• Geowissenschaften Geologie GIS, Geoinformatik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Geographical and Cultural Background of Modern Xiangshan Urban Form.- Chapter 2: Commercial Settlements: Macau Inner Harbor Urban Form Characteristics.- Chapter 3: Clan Settlements: Tangjiawan Ancient Town Diversified Residential Form Characteristics.- Chapter 4: Island Settlements: The Traditional Villages of Guishan and Guihai On Guishan Island.- Chapter 5: Cross-Border Settlements: Island Morphological Evolution and Urban Development Characteristics In Hengqin.- Chapter 6: Ancestral Hall Architecture: The Clan Culture In Tangjiawan Ancient Town.- Chapter 7: Garden Landscape: A Fusion of Chinese and Western Cultures In Tangjiawan.- Chapter 8: Wharf Architecture In Macau: The Typological Transformation From Timber Structures To Reinforced Concrete.- Chapter 9: “Pátio” and “Beco” Architectural Forms: Chinese Living Spaces In Macau.- Chapter 10: Evaluation of Carrying Capacity For The Revitalization of Traditional Villages: Beishan Village In Zhuhai.- Chapter 11: Potential Assessment of Traditional Residential Area Revitalization: “Pátio” and “Beco” In Macau Peninsula.- Chapter 12: Route Optimization For The Activation of Historical Urban Areas: Macau Route.

Über Autor(innen)

Yile Chen , Ph.D. in Architecture, is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology. She has published over 50 papers in prestigious SCIE, SSCI, and A&HCI journals. Her primary research interests include artificial intelligence technology, scientific analysis of healthy human settlements, and the application of spatial information technology in cultural heritage protection. She focuses on cutting-edge research in architectural technology for high-density urban forms and healthy environments and on the preservation and renewal of urban and architectural cultural heritage in Macau and Portuguese-speaking regions.   Liang Zheng , Ph.D. in Architecture, is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology. His academic research centers on the integration of artificial intelligence and architectural design, with particular emphasis on the development of computer vision-based generative design systems, predictive models for urban environmental analysis, and technologies for the assessment of building material performance. His scholarly interests also extend to architectural history, heritage conservation, and the study of decorative arts.   Jianyi Zheng , Ph.D. in urban planning and design, is an associate professor of the architecture programme at the Macau University of Science and Technology and is also a member of the Architectural Society of China and Architects Association of Macau. He has had several papers published in prestigious Chinese journals and English journals indexed by SCl, SSCl, and CSSCl. His research interests primarily focus on urban morphology, urban revitalization, inclusive urban environments as well as regional design studies.