Southern Song Dynasty Residence

Photographer

Zhong An Yu

Category

Architecture Photography - Historic

Company

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2026

Country / Region:

China

This photographic series focuses on the residential houses and renowned towers of China's Southern Song Dynasty capital, capturing within the classical and traditional architectural landscape of Jiangnan the former prosperity, bustling life, and the vicissitudes of change, as well as the narratives of daily life, culture, and emotion. Characterized by the era's defining features—nature-inspired design, well-proportioned layouts, elegance and grace, and exquisite craftsmanship—these architectural works are imbued with a strong sense of nostalgia. Through this rich, evocative imagery, they awaken memories of historical stories embedded within the very essence of the architecture.