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Protecting the spirit of Hutong : a case study of Nanchizi Precinct, Beijing

Qian, Fengqi 2008, Protecting the spirit of Hutong : a case study of Nanchizi Precinct, Beijing, in ICOMOS thematic workshop on cultural heritage and climate change : 16th general assembly and scientific symposium, Quebec, Canada, 1 October 2008, issued 1 March 2009 : report., ICOMOS, [Paris, France], pp. 1-10.

Document type: Conference Paper
Collection: School of History, Heritage and Society
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Title Protecting the spirit of Hutong : a case study of Nanchizi Precinct, Beijing
Author(s) Qian, Fengqi
Conference name International Council on Monuments and Sites. General Assembly (16th : 2008 : Quebec, Canada)
Conference location Quebec, Canada
Conference dates 29 Sep. - 4 Oct. 2008
Title of proceedings ICOMOS thematic workshop on cultural heritage and climate change : 16th general assembly and scientific symposium, Quebec, Canada, 1 October 2008, issued 1 March 2009 : report.
Publication date 2008
Start page 1
End page 10
Publisher ICOMOS
Place of publication [Paris, France]
Summary This paper uses a case study of Nanchizi precinct to assess the impact of the spirit of hutongs in Beijing. The renewal of historic precincts rejuvenates old quarters on the one hand, on the other, it may pose threats not only to the built fabric but also to the spirit of historic precincts. Hutong is a living cultural landscape in Beijing representing of unique characteristics, complex historical layers as well as the way of life of its citizens. The recent decade witnesses the renewal of historic precincts in Beijing, which has greatly changed the historic vernacular landscape. How to accommodate changes while retain the spirit of Beijing’s traditional habitat is a question facing the heritage management. This paper argues that continuity and change of the landscape are inter-related, and that an effective conservation regime needs the enhanced awareness of the history of interaction between people and place.
Language eng
Field of Research 210302 Asian History
Socio Economic Objective 950399 Heritage not elsewhere classified
HERDC Research category E2 Full written paper - non-refereed / Abstract reviewed
Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30019184
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