Fujian Tulou Conservation Planning, China |
Author:ZHANG Song PublishDate:2011-10-24 Hits:10114 |
Located in southwestern mountain area in Fujian province, the Tulou architectural complex is traditional vernacular dwellings with distinctive features of regional culture. They have complete defensive system, and are suitable for large families to live together as a community. As an outstanding example of technology and cultural landscape, Fujian Tulou reflects the interaction between people and the environment and has high historical, artistic, scientific and social value. Since 1999, the government of Yongding County, the government of Nanjing County, Shanghai Tongji Urban Planning & Design Institute, National Research Center of Historic City at Tongji University, and the local villagers have been closely cooperated with each other to compile and implement the Fujian Tulou Conservation Planning. The Conservation Planning takes into comprehensive consideration the rules in the Law on Cultural Relics Protection, the Operation Guide of the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, and the Administrative Measures for the Protection of World Culture Heritage. According to the space pattern features and landform conditions of the old villages, the protection regionalization and Technical regulations for its management are formulate. The Plan follows the Authenticity principle of cultural heritage conservation, and strives to maintain the integrity of the landscape of Tulou Community. Through architectural preservation, environmental protection and infrastructure modernization, it promotes the adapting of Tulou buildings to modern life style, realizes the goal of actively protecting historical environment, and strengthens the sustainability of the development of Tulou community.
Provided by Prof. ZHANG Song, College of Architecture and Urban Planning (CAUP), Tongji University |
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