Against the backdrop of globalization leading to the homogenization of cities (the "thousand cities with the same face" phenomenon) and the disruption of regional cultures, Chengdu Xicun Courtyard takes the "aesthetics of incompleteness" as its core. It conducts a creative translation of Eastern concepts—such as "unity of man and nature", "artistic conception creation", and "marketplace culture"—and Western principles including "spatial narrative", "material authenticity", and "social function", thus becoming a modern architectural model for the integration of Eastern and Western aesthetics. Through literature analysis and field research, this paper systematically sorts out the integration mechanisms of Xicun Courtyard across three dimensions: spatial layout, material selection, and functional organization. Its outer-ring and inner-open layout responds to the terrain of the Sichuan Basin while incorporating the narrative of the 800-meter elevated running track; bamboo-formwork concrete and recycled bricks achieve the unity of "localness" and "honest design"; and the intersection of multiple business formats (e.g., markets, teahouses, and sports fields) stimulates public vitality. The study points out that its "dialectical integration" strategy provides a "three-adaptation" paradigm for contemporary architecture—realizing synchronous adaptation to regional culture, user needs, and the development of the times. However, it also identifies limitations such as insufficient circulation efficiency, high maintenance costs, and commercial dilution. This paper argues that future integration should deepen the exploration of regional value, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, and leverage digital technologies to continuously promote cultural diversity and architectural innovation.
Zhao Zhonglei (Wed,) studied this question.