Research on the Restoration of the Traditional Residence “Wang’s Old House” in the Vicinity of Cizhou Kiln Based on Oral History

The traditional folk houses in Pengcheng Town preserve the architectural style of the southern part of Hebei Province and integrate local living customs and cultural traditions. These folk houses reflect the deep cultural origins of Pengcheng and the Cizhou Kiln. “Wang’s Old House” is the largest and tallest building among numerous residential settlements in Pengcheng Town. It is not only the residence of the Wang family but also the epitome of Cizhou Kiln culture. Taking “Wang’s Old House” in Pengcheng Town as an example of a location in the process of restoration, this paper uses field investigation, oral history methods, and digital technology, combined with an analysis of the overall architectural style of Handan folk houses, oral historical materials, and existing architectural sites, to carry out detailed research and prediction on the plane layout, facade modeling, construction structure, and decorative details of Wang’s Old House, in order to restore the original appearance of Wang’s Old House. This study provides valuable information on and experience in restoring traditional dwellings in the vicinity of Cizhou Kiln, so that we can have a deeper understanding of traditional dwellings’ historical and cultural connotations.