A new Formulation of Architectural Reuse According to the Principles of Symbiotic Architecture

Authors

1 Professor and Head of the Department of Interior Design and furniture at the Faculty of Applied Arts - Damietta University

2 Professor of design theories, Department of Interior Design and Furniture, Faculty of Applied Arts, Damietta University

3 PhD researcher at the Department of Interior Design and Furniture, Faculty of Applied Arts, Damietta University

Abstract

Historic buildings are an integral part of today's cities and their preservation is an essential component of architecture. The face of many historical cities has changed over the past few decades with different forms and techniques of modern buildings. The modern use of historical buildings and preservation of architectural diversity have gained widespread support in these recent times, the renovation of these buildings not only preserves the character of cities, but also The ability to enhance the architectural character of the area, which benefits building owners, users and the public alike.
The research deals with the concept of architectural reuse by applying the biological concept of symbiosis in the field of architecture. Hence, the research problem appears in the problem of merging the old and the modern in a way that preserves the material, historical and heritage value of the old building in a new modern spirit. The research aims to reach the principles of biological symbiosis and their applicability as principles of architectural reuse. The research methodology also includes case studies of three architectural models for architectural reuse that are compatible with the three principles of biological symbiosis and explain their basic characteristics. One of the most important results of the study was that the symbiotic relationships between living organisms can be used as principles for the reuse of architecture and interior design. We also recommend the need to refer to international standards and conventions for conservation, which can guide designers and decision-makers in the field of architectural reuse.

Keywords

Main Subjects

References

  1. Creation Factory' in the old Fabra & Coats main building, Barcelona, retrieved from:  https://www.world-architects.com/en/projects/view/creation-factory-in-the-old-fabra-and-coats-main-building-barcelona, accessed date: 5/5/2020.
  2. FABRA & COATS / Manuel Ruisánchez arquitecto & Francesc Bacardit architects, retrieved from: https://www.archdaily.com/404188/fabra-and-coats-manuel-ruisanchez-and-francesc-bacardit-architects, accessed date: 15/5/2020.
  3.  FABRA I COATS : THE CREATION FACTORY, retrieved from:  https://trendland.com/fabra-i-coats-the-creation-factory/ , accessed date: 20/5/2020.
  4. Flashback: Hearst Tower / Foster + Partners, retrieved from: https://www.archdaily.com/204701/flashback-hearst-tower-foster-and-partners, accessed date: 3/4/2020.
  5. Hearst Tower | Foster and Partners, retrieved from:  https://www.arch2o.com/hearst-tower-foster-partners/, accessed date: 29/4/2020.
  6. Hearst Tower New York : Architecture Information, retrieved from: https://redchalksketch.wordpress.com/2010/09/04/hearst-tower-new-york-architecture-information/, accessed date: 20/5/2020.
  7. Old meets new: Historic buildings in a modern city", retrieved from: https://www.designbuild-network.com/features/featureold-meets-new-historic-buildings-in-a-modern-city/, accessed date: 27/5/2020.
  8. Paracer, Surindar, and Vernon Ahmadjian. "Symbiosis: an introduction to biological associations". Oxford University Press on Demand, 2000.
  9. Plevoets, Bie, and K. O. E. N. R. A. A. D. Van Cleempoel. "Adaptive reuse within the retail design discipline: exploring the concept of authenticity." Proc. Of the First International Congress on Architectural Design, Teaching and Research, Bari, Italy, Mai 3-7, 2011, accepted for publication. 2011.
  10. Royal Ontario Museum | Studio Daniel Libeskind, retrieved from: https://www.arch2o.com/royal-ontario-museum-studio-daniel-libeskind/, accessed date: 20/4/2020.
  11. Royal Ontario Museum, retrieved from: https://architizer.com/projects/royal-ontario-museum/, accessed date: 30/4/2020.
  12. Sapp, Jan. Evolution by association: a history of symbiosis. Oxford University Press On Demand, 1994.
  13. Šijaković, Milan, and Ana Perić. "Recycling Architecture: the redefinition of recycling principles in the context of sustainable architectural design.", Proceedings of 19th International Conference on Urban Planning, Regional Development and Information Society. CORP–Competence Center of Urban and Regional Planning, 2014.
  14. Šijaković, Milan, and Ana Perić. "Symbiotic architecture: Redefinition of recycling design principles." Frontiers of architectural research 7.1 ,2018.
  15. The Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada, retrieved from: https://arqa.com/english-es/architecture-es/the-royal-ontario-museum-in-toronto-canada.html, accessed date20/4/2020.
  16. عفت ضيف، "الأثاث الحيوي وعصر الصناعة الجديد"، مجلة الفنون والعلوم التطبيقية، المجلد الثامن، العدد الثاني، مصر، 2021.

 

 

 

 

 


 

Files

Share

How to cite

Statistics