Exploring the Distribution of Gardens in Suzhou City in the Qianlong Period through a Space Syntax Approach

This study explored the spatial distribution of Suzhou gardens in Qianlong period (AD 1736–1796) through an innovative method combining syntax and historical textual analysis. Through a approach, street axis model analysis suggested that greater degree integration prosperity street, denser surrounding it. A canal indicated more were built around canals less integrated had traffic. The accuracy reliability results validated using documents images. following was observed: (1) Gardens densely distributed prosperous commercial areas at northern southern ends City. location garden, influence on its popularity. (2) concentrated residential with booming businesses. (3) Large numbers along poor traffic functions. Building by diverting water into them reflected complementary relationship between urban geographical characteristics garden-building techniques. (4) promoted development, commerce drove preservation continuation gardens. findings revealed garden development.