Abstract:Based on the design research of the reconstruction project of Xiangji Temple in Hangzhou, the author strongly opposes the direct, simple imitation and crude design of the traditional architecture, and tries to explore the contemporary architecture with cases through the study of the traditional construction types, it can be translated and transformed, combined with new construction technology and materials, and can also express the inner spirit and quality of traditional architecture. Here, the critical regionalism and Construction Theory Becomes a theoretical basis to explain the design process and result, and discusses the strategy and method of material design expression behind Xiangji temple from different angles.