Research on the Characteristics and Colours of Chinese Islamic Architecture

This study takes the Phoenix Mosque (fenghuangsi 凤凰寺) in Hangzhou as a representative case to explore the localization patterns and profound cultural connotations of colour application in Chinese Islamic architecture. The findings reveal that the architectural colour scheme of the Phoenix Mosque not only skillfully integrates traditional Islamic symbolism with Chinese cultural aesthetics but also emphasises simplicity and purity in its overall design, vividly reflecting the unique Jiangnan (Lower Yangtze) regional aesthetic distinct from other styles of Chinese Islamic architecture. This distinctive chromatic system carries significant implications for cultural heritage preservation, artistic aesthetics, and tourism development. However, it also faces multiple challenges, including insufficient preservation techniques, risks of cultural misinterpretation, and a shortage of specialised professionals. In response, this study systematically proposes a set of comprehensive strategies that combine scientific conservation and technological innovation, deepen cultural education and communication, and strengthen talent cultivation and academic research. The aim is to provide robust theoretical foundations and practical pathways for the preservation, inheritance, and innovative development of colour traditions in Chinese Islamic architecture

Cultural heritage · Economic shortage · Islam · Islamic Architecture · Islamic culture · Phoenix · Simplicity · Architecture and Cultural Influences · Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis · Landscape and Cultural Studies

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