Analysis of the Planning Concept of Architectural Genius Loci

摘要

The paper adopts the concept, "genius loci", from the field of architecture and regards this concept as a basic point to study the planning of residential districts, taking Emerald Garden located in Nantong City as example and having access to the drawing of planning. Room for exploration of the application of genius loci in the planning of residential areas is quite wide. Genius loci can play more important role in meeting the increasing sense of mental identity.