Interior Space Transformation Of Old Industrial Building Design Research

As China continues its rapid development, the speed of urbanization increased inthe past decades. The capacity and size of the city expanded as well. Factories that werelocated outside of the city soon were forced to relocate due to rapid urbanization. Theserelocations resulted in high levels of abandoned factory complexes, which could situntouched, be renovated, or demolished. The renovation and reuse of abandoned factorieshad been a common practice in many developed foreign countries. Despite this, China hadlimited research on how to renovate the interior of the abandoned industrial buildings. Themajor exception was the “798” Plan which was implemented in Beijing. However, theability to renovate the interior of these buildings is key in the decision of whether to reuseor demolish a complex. This paper researches both the theory and practice of renovatingand reusing old and abandoned industrial buildings. The purpose is to provide theories andexamples of how to revitalize these industrial buildings for reuse. This paper has fivechapters, which is organized as follows:In chapter one, there is an overview of the research purpose and its effects in differentfields, such as history, economics and the environment. This chapter also defines andclassifies old industrial buildings, renovation and reuse, and the relationship betweenprotecting, renovating and reusing, which constitutes the basis of this research.The second chapter is an analysis of the theories and practices of renovating factoriesused throughout the world. It also explains the importance and practicality of reusing theabandoned complexes. Also explained is the trend of “Development to diversify from asingle style,” and the importance of the three principles: ecological, the human factor, andmaximizing limited space.The third chapter emphasizes the importance of respecting the original design withhistorical and logical means when transforming the factory for reuse. Based on the analysisof interior space, chapter three demonstrates the principles of local space reconstruction,and the different development models of reconstruction. It also takes into accountprecautions to take, such as material, color, lighting and functionality.The fourth chapter showed examples of renovating old industrial buildings into exhibition space, commercial space, personal working and living space, office space,creative space, recreational space, basing on the analysis of the interior space of the oldbuilding.Chapter five is an example of transforming the mining machinery club in Guiyang toan “Industrial Site Museum of Guizhou”. This is a prime example of how to effectivelytransform and reuse an old industrial building.Conclusion: the reasonable transformation of old industrial building in use is thedevelopment trend of modern society, is the necessary requirement of building ecologicalcivilization, through the study found that; Interior space of the reform of the old industrialbuildings use presents the "four diversification": first, the indoor space transformation ofold industrial building with pavilions from building to building extension; Second, thefunction of the interior space transformation of old industrial building in use after the useof diversified trend; Third, interior space transform of old industrial building designgimmick displays diverse characteristics; Fourth, the designer needs with personalizeddesign to meet the requirements of different users. As an interior designer to continuouslyimprove the design ability, meet the challenge.