Author(s)

Lu Ying, Zhou Zewen

Corresponding Author

Lu Ying

Abstract

In the new media era of the 21st century, the world is developing as a community that "seeks a common ground while reserving differences", wherein, "differences" stand out due to the national value. In this context, as far as design is concerned, "countryside bed and breakfast" as part of new countryside construction and development is focused on metaphors indicating sense of history and connotation of human life, built with characteristics, oriented in healthy, green and sustainable development, and established in the key philosophy--"design is for the sake of a better life", which highlights the inheritance of "contextualism" and embarks on a creative period when modern design philosophy regenerates the traditional culture. And the philosophy of traditional Cantonese residential architecture design is not only an embodiment of this type of culture but also an activity. Since architecture presents human lifestyle and attitude and distinctive characteristics of regional culture, a combination and transformation of design elements of traditional residence and new materials, processes and techniques gives a reference for design practice of Lingnan countryside bed and breakfast.

Keywords

Rural Culture, Countryside Bed and Breakfast, Traditional Cantonese Residential Architecture, Creative Design