Under the umbrella concept of conviviality in public spaces, a research project on the rehabilitation of urban areas for commercial and retail uses---as engine of a complex process of production of places for social a...Under the umbrella concept of conviviality in public spaces, a research project on the rehabilitation of urban areas for commercial and retail uses---as engine of a complex process of production of places for social and cultural mixit6--has been defined. The aim of this research has been to produce useful tools for coping with the abandonment of public spaces in former commercial urban areas, without generating anonymous and globalized commercial districts. Through involving local stakeholders in a participatory process, the first phase of the research here presented needs to demonstrate the possible effectiveness of a pilot action plan in dealing with both isolation and gentrification processes of historical centres. The main hypothesis is that traditional retailers should be considered an essential element to ensure effective public use of urban public spaces. The research methodology is based on a qualitative approach. Focussing on the process of impoverishment within local commercial districts, the research group started working with local stakeholders in order to identify priorities and criticisms for enhancing a regeneration process. The case study to be carried out in Naples is the historical market place of Piazza Mercato in the Citth Bassa of Naples （Italy）.展开更多
Last October, the Nanjing-based aiwan, Hongkong, Macao and verseas Chinese Literature Society went to Wulong Pool. Zhang Chao, vice-chairman of the society, invited me to go to see the place with him. We went eastward...Last October, the Nanjing-based aiwan, Hongkong, Macao and verseas Chinese Literature Society went to Wulong Pool. Zhang Chao, vice-chairman of the society, invited me to go to see the place with him. We went eastward out of Longpanli along bustling and seething Guangzhou Avenue. by the side of the high Suolong Bridge, we found a garden gate with flower-展开更多
This paper aims to analyse new architectural works that were created within the ruins of castles and fortifications.The contribution addresses the question whether it is possible to indicate common features in these t...This paper aims to analyse new architectural works that were created within the ruins of castles and fortifications.The contribution addresses the question whether it is possible to indicate common features in these types of objects,by studying what changed and how it changed in the complexes of historic ruins by introducing a new layer:a new form in their space.The analysis covers eight complexes of castle ruins located in Europe,all being important elements of local historical heritage,all preserved in their historical forms as permanent ruins.Such places are characterised by high imageability,which is conducive to maintaining interest,despite political or ideological changes.The need to introduce new functions,which is connected with this interest,raises questions related to preserving the identity and authenticity of the place,while at the same time building relationships with modern architecture.The research concerned examples from Europe,mostly post-competition works.Research and analysis have shown that all the objects are characterised by well thought-out urban solutions and carefully selected locations of new buildings within the existing historic ruins,thereby helping maintain the structural order between the existing and the new spatial forms.Interventions within the castle ruins were carried out using modern architectural language,using modern techniques and solutions,with great attention to detail.They are characterised by the abstraction of new forms and the creative reinterpretation of existing architectural elements and material solutions of the monuments.The consciously applied contrast of forms and materials means that the historical heritage is being rediscovered,enriched with new,currently necessary functions.In all the described works,the introduction of new spatial experiences within existing objects constituted a significant value.The examples analysed show that the experience and analysis of the broadly understood historical,urban and architectural context are conducive to the creation of valuable architectural works.The characteristics of these examples may contribute to a broader debate on the dialogue between historical heritage and contemporary architecture.展开更多
文摘Under the umbrella concept of conviviality in public spaces, a research project on the rehabilitation of urban areas for commercial and retail uses---as engine of a complex process of production of places for social and cultural mixit6--has been defined. The aim of this research has been to produce useful tools for coping with the abandonment of public spaces in former commercial urban areas, without generating anonymous and globalized commercial districts. Through involving local stakeholders in a participatory process, the first phase of the research here presented needs to demonstrate the possible effectiveness of a pilot action plan in dealing with both isolation and gentrification processes of historical centres. The main hypothesis is that traditional retailers should be considered an essential element to ensure effective public use of urban public spaces. The research methodology is based on a qualitative approach. Focussing on the process of impoverishment within local commercial districts, the research group started working with local stakeholders in order to identify priorities and criticisms for enhancing a regeneration process. The case study to be carried out in Naples is the historical market place of Piazza Mercato in the Citth Bassa of Naples （Italy）.
文摘Last October, the Nanjing-based aiwan, Hongkong, Macao and verseas Chinese Literature Society went to Wulong Pool. Zhang Chao, vice-chairman of the society, invited me to go to see the place with him. We went eastward out of Longpanli along bustling and seething Guangzhou Avenue. by the side of the high Suolong Bridge, we found a garden gate with flower-
文摘This paper aims to analyse new architectural works that were created within the ruins of castles and fortifications.The contribution addresses the question whether it is possible to indicate common features in these types of objects,by studying what changed and how it changed in the complexes of historic ruins by introducing a new layer:a new form in their space.The analysis covers eight complexes of castle ruins located in Europe,all being important elements of local historical heritage,all preserved in their historical forms as permanent ruins.Such places are characterised by high imageability,which is conducive to maintaining interest,despite political or ideological changes.The need to introduce new functions,which is connected with this interest,raises questions related to preserving the identity and authenticity of the place,while at the same time building relationships with modern architecture.The research concerned examples from Europe,mostly post-competition works.Research and analysis have shown that all the objects are characterised by well thought-out urban solutions and carefully selected locations of new buildings within the existing historic ruins,thereby helping maintain the structural order between the existing and the new spatial forms.Interventions within the castle ruins were carried out using modern architectural language,using modern techniques and solutions,with great attention to detail.They are characterised by the abstraction of new forms and the creative reinterpretation of existing architectural elements and material solutions of the monuments.The consciously applied contrast of forms and materials means that the historical heritage is being rediscovered,enriched with new,currently necessary functions.In all the described works,the introduction of new spatial experiences within existing objects constituted a significant value.The examples analysed show that the experience and analysis of the broadly understood historical,urban and architectural context are conducive to the creation of valuable architectural works.The characteristics of these examples may contribute to a broader debate on the dialogue between historical heritage and contemporary architecture.
