（中 文）建筑遗产的批判性保护与再生

Teacher

Zheng Jing

First day of classes

2025.06.23

Last day of classes

2025.07.03

Course Credit

1

Course Description

Course Introduction

This course aims to guide undergraduate students in deeply   understanding the core value of architectural heritage as a carrier of local   culture, and to explore its protection and regeneration strategies in   contemporary society. The course centers on critical thinking and, in   combination with emerging technologies, explores the diverse paths of   architectural heritage in cultural continuity, community activation, and   cross-cultural narratives, helping to tell the story of heritage in China and   within the context of the "Belt and Road Initiative."

Starting with the cultural value of architectural heritage, the course   analyzes its significance as a historical memory and a local spiritual   anchor, while reflecting on the limitations of traditional preservation   theories. It introduces a critical preservation perspective, and through case   studies such as historical neighborhoods in Asia and industrial heritage   sites, it explores the contradictions between preservation and development.   The course will also cover the applications of digital and artificial   intelligence technologies, various regeneration strategies, and related case   studies, emphasizing the balance between community participation and economic   sustainability. On this basis, the course returns to the cultural narrative   function of heritage, exploring how to reshape local character, restore   historical memory, and give architectural heritage contemporary significance   in a cross-cultural context.

Objective

The objective   of this course is to cultivate students' critical understanding of   architectural heritage as a vital expression of local culture and identity,   while equipping them with the theoretical frameworks and practical tools   necessary for its preservation and adaptive reuse in contemporary contexts.   Through interdisciplinary inquiry and cross-cultural perspectives, the course   aims to foster analytical skills, cultural sensitivity, and creative thinking   in addressing the complex challenges of heritage conservation. By integrating   case studies, emerging technologies, and community-centered approaches,   students will be encouraged to explore innovative, sustainable, and   contextually relevant strategies for heritage regeneration, with a particular   focus on Asian cities and the Belt and Road Initiative.

Assignments (essay or other forms)

Students are required to submit an essay that reflects on the   course content in relation to their own experiences and academic background.   The essay should provide thoughtful feedback on the themes discussed in the   course and include personal reflections.

Text Books and Reading Materials

Choay,   Françoise. The Invention of the Historic Monument. Cambridge University   Press, 2001.

Jokilehto,   Jukka. A History of Architectural Conservation. Routledge, 2017.