The space of Suzhou classical gardens is rich and diverse, and it is often known for its small and medium-sized, well-organized, and fluid spaces. Suzhou classical gardens can generate several spaces by dividing spaces, dividing areas, and enclosing courtyards, thereby forming a rich spatial hierarchy and multiple main scenery.

Space sequence refers to the sequence of space, which is related to the overall structure and layout of the garden.

Reasonably organize the order, flow and direction of the space, and emphasize the continuity of the space.

An organic sense of order, and the orderly arrangement of the flow lines, themes, and structures of the garden space are the keys to creating a rich landscape and a figurative spatial sequence.

Therefore, to compare the classical garden to the scroll of landscape painting means that it has the characteristics of multiple spaces, multiple viewpoints and continuous changes. 

The architectural separation and integration of spaces in Suzhou classical gardens can be summarized into three types: one is to divide or combine the space with the main building; the other is to divide the independent space with courtyard walls and gallery houses; the third is to use open penthouses, cave doors, doors and windows, etc. Perspective space. These three kinds of spatial separation and integration are all to make the space changeable and achieve a sense of infinite extension of the space. 

Use the main building to divide or combine space

The main building is used to divide or combine the space, which is more rigorous and tidy, and various techniques are used crosswise to make the landscape open and close, virtual and solid, and the space interspersed and transparent, increasing the level and depth of the landscape.

The basic layout is: centered on the hall, the orientation is generally centered and facing south, facing the hall with pools and rocks, surrounded by pavilions, pavilions, flowers, trees and bamboo trees, and connected by winding paths and corridors to form a can Living, impressive, and swimable as a whole.

In addition, the space of the main building of the classical gardens in Suzhou is not completely isolated from the landscape, ethereal and transparent, and vivid. 

Use courtyard walls and gallery to divide space

It is common in Suzhou classical gardens to divide the space with courtyard walls and gallery houses. The arrangement of courtyard walls and gallery houses forms a relatively independent "garden in the garden".

The spatial division of this kind of architecture is just as Jin Xuezhi said: “It is intended to create the beauty of the unique artistic conception unit, but also to create the beauty of the overall artistic conception system; it can be disassembled for individual appreciation, and can be combined for overall evaluation; independent Diversity without division and chaos, coordination and unity without similarity and sluggishness; changes are frequent, and there is affection for contact." 

Use open xuan, cave doors, doors and windows to see through the space

The perspective of space with open penthouses, cave doors, doors and windows is to make the space open, close and close, alternate between light and dark, to achieve the effect of sealing but not closing.

Through the doors and windows, there is a sense of infinite extension of space. Through the open xuan and curved corridors, the small courtyard can be folded, one scene, one scene, and the artistic conception is endless.

An opening is set on a single space enclosure to obtain the connection and penetration between spaces. Organizing space through a certain order can form a certain form of relationship.

Suzhou classical garden architecture advocates affinity and conversion to nature. Because of this inner connotation, Suzhou classical garden architecture pays special attention to the integration with the universe in the division of space.

The space of Suzhou classical garden architecture perfectly interprets seeing the infinity from the finite, and returning to the finite from the infinite. Editor/He Yuting