Cultural Resilience Theory in Industrial Heritage Regeneration

A comparative study based on five industrial heritage renovation cases

Research Overview

With 2,000+ industrial heritage sites nationwide facing homogenization, this study proposes a "cultural resilience" framework based on five case studies.

Background & Problem

From 2018-2023, industrial heritage projects grew 35% annually, yet cultural homogenization intensified. Root cause: over-reliance on "spatial reproduction" logic.

Four-Dimensional Cultural Resilience Assessment

Four dimensions: cultural memory layering (preserving historical info), spatial narrative weaving (old-new dialogue), functional regeneration (contemporary needs), community identity (place attachment).

Comparative Analysis of Five Cases

Systematic comparison across five industrial types: steel (Xi'an 1896), textile (Shanghai M50), power (Shenzhen OCT), shipbuilding (Guangzhou Redtory), warehousing (Beijing 798).

Five Principles of Culturally Resilient Design

Five principles: retain 30%+ original structural visibility; 1:3 to 1:1 old-to-new material ratio; 20% flexible space; 15% structural margin; 10%+ community participatory space.

Other Research

Future Habitat Morphology: From Functional Units to Relational Networks

Anchored in individual roles, exploring new symbiotic relationships between humans, space, and technology in future society.

Livability of Vertical Communities in High-Density Cities

Focusing on vertical community practices in East Asian high-density urban contexts, evaluating spatial quality, social interaction, and community identity.

Comparative Study of Waterfront Regeneration Strategies in the Pearl River Delta

Comparing waterfront regeneration practices in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai to extract replicable paradigms.

Parametric Design for Integrated Form and Energy Optimization in Public Buildings

Exploring parametric workflows based on Rhino+Grasshopper for multi-objective optimization of building form, daylight, and energy.

Top