3-2. Design Approaches

This research will compare three cases with three design approaches based on "Architecture in existing fabric" by Cramer and Breitling, but in this thesis, I will reshuffle the terms to apply to my methodology. According to the book, the scope of Adaptation is quite extensive, and among them, I think there is another design possibility, that is, Conversion. Although it is under the same concept of adaptation, however, at the same time it retains the old functions, materials with the new. On the other hand, Corrective Maintenance rejuvenates the building with restoration and maintenance as the major approach.

Three design strategies rejuvenate the building, but different concepts and ideas led to a distinction result. Three methodologies represent diverse pros and cons, however, nothing is absolute. It would not be very suitable if we just used the Adaptation, Conversion, and Corrective Maintenance formula to decide all the projects. Conservation can be different for various reasons, and it should always be adapted to the current conditions. In my methodology, I will analyze three different cases in different cultures and different approaches to architectural conservation.

1) Boekhandel Dominicanen in the Netherlands - Adapating 2) Nikko Tosho-gu in the Japan - Corrective Maintenance 3) Zhì Zhu Temple in China - Conversion

The three cases use a different approach to revitalize the space. Boekhandel Dominicanen has been constantly changing since its completion. On the other hand, Nikkō Tōshō-gū, which has maintained the most traditional and original nature throughout history. Whereas for the Zhì Zhū Si Temple, their method of preservation lies somewhere between the two - preserving the tradition while introducing the new era into the space. The reason why I choose these three cases to compare is that although all of them are religious heritages that continue to flourish, there are great differences in the way they are, and I want to study if there are common preservation elements, even under the various methodology of the three cases. I will focus on the analysis of the three lenses of the building, skin, structure, and space. From the building's completion to the present, it has undergone various restoration and maintenance over time. What I will discuss in the research is the changes of the three lenses and the reasons behind them.