On The Reconstruction And Reuse Of Old Industrial Buildings

As societies are evolving into a new industrial age,old industrial buildings are important part of world culture and historical legacy,typical of strong industrial colors with their architectural features and regional styles,and in urgent need for better protection and improvement.The rise of creativity industry has brought about opportunities and commercial and economic profits in the process of rapid world economic development.It has become an important factor affecting urban space layout and has profound significance in urban expansion and organic renewal.It is evitable that conflicts and clashes exist between the old buildings and the new as to whether to pull them down or reserve them,so it requires a balance in between for both the context and vitality of a city.Nanchang 699 culture creativity park comes into being during this period of clashes and transition.As the only culture creativity park of the contemporary in Nanchang,the study on the reconstruction and reuse of old buildings in it and pursuit of optimal strategies for reconstruction are of vital importance to the boost of economy of the local and its surrounding areas.This thesis begins with the history of the old industrial buildings and creativity parks with an analysis of the relevant theories at different stages.The general reproductive methods are achieved for the transition from the old industrial buildings to culture creativity parks through the successful cases of mature creativity parks in Beijing,Shanghai and Shenzhen.Then it deals with the Nanchang 699 culture creativity park from its background,history,environments within and without,and poses some questions as to how to take its advantage and avoid its disadvantages inside,how to face the opportunities and threats outside in the future.Then case studies are followed from both the overall design and reconstruction of the individuals.In the end,some specific methods and strategies are offered for the reconstruction and development of the 699 culture creativity park according to the theories of green and sustainable development.