Landscape Architecture, Volume. 42, Issue 8, 98(2025)

Quantitative Study on the Morphology of Rockery Carving Textures in Hangzhou’s Traditional Gardens:

SHEN Guoyuan1, LI Sheng1、*, and TIAN Yinyin2
Author Affiliations
  • 1College of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 311300
  • 2Hangzhou City Cultural Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310007
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    The texture of Rockery carving, serving as a key element in conveying the shape, color, texture, and form of rockeries, functions as both a focal point and a challenge in rockery construction. Moreover, it reflects essential techniques in stone stacking. Given the limited theoretical research on traditional rockery carving techniques in Hangzhou and the damage to rockery textures caused by natural weathering, improper restoration, and overgrown vegetation, this study employs 3D digital technology to develop digital models of the Huanglong Cave and Jiangzhuang rockeries. The quantitative analysis of texture complexity, contour complexity, and texture richness revealed the following results: Texture complexity Jiangzhuang (4.475) > Huanglong Cave (3.731); Contour complexity Huanglong Cave (1.247) > Jiangzhuang (1.203); Texture richness Jiangzhuang (0.173) >Huanglong Cave (0.106). Based on these results, the study identifies key construction techniques influencing the morphology of traditional Hangzhou rockery textures: The use of “concealment” and “risk creation” techniques enhances spatial expression, while “standing peaks” and “circular stacking” improve the formation of stone peaks and hole structures, amplifying the texture’s visual impact. Organizational patterns such as “horizontal-vertical interlacing” and “circular-curve interdependence”help guide visual perception, emphasizing texture morphology and enhancing the overall composition of the rockery. This study aims to distill the characteristics of traditional Hangzhou rockery carving techniques and provide theoretical references for the restoration of Hangzhou’s rockery heritage and contemporary stone stacking practices.

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    SHEN Guoyuan, LI Sheng, TIAN Yinyin. Quantitative Study on the Morphology of Rockery Carving Textures in Hangzhou’s Traditional Gardens:[J]. Landscape Architecture, 2025, 42(8): 98

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    Paper Information

    Received: Feb. 21, 2025

    Accepted: Aug. 25, 2025

    Published Online: Aug. 25, 2025

    The Author Email: LI Sheng (lisheng@zafu.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.12193/j.laing.2025.08.0098.011

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