中文摘要：

从理论来源和概念内涵的角度阐述了区域设计的理论基础,界定了区域设计的研究范围,提出了以七大空间要素为核心的区域设计研究对象,以及以区域风貌特色研究、区域景观空间格局研究和区域文化环境研究为核心的区域设计研究内容。以芜湖为研究对象,提出了以区域空间结构总体格局为统领、由若干个支撑体系和承载节点设计构成的区域设计工作框架,介绍了相关的工作方法,并就区域设计与总体城市设计进行规划衔接的具体方式展开了探索。

英文摘要：

This article elaborates the theoretical foundation of regional design from the perspective of theoretical origin and connotation, and defines the category of regional design study. It presents the object of regional design with seven spatial elements as its core, and the content of regional design including the studies of regional feature identification, spatial pattern and cultural environment. With Wuhu as an example, it establishes a framework of regional design oriented by general spatial structure design and constructed of several designs of support system. Relevant methods are also introduced. In the end, it proposes the approach to coordinate regional design with urban design and other relevant planning.