Heritage conservation by design: three award-winning projects by Nelson Chen
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Citation
Building journal Hong Kong China, Jan, 2008, pp. 50-63
Abstract
(1) St. Andrew’s Church; Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
A century-old landmark has been faithfully restored to preserve its historic past and revitalize its cultural heritage by a meticulous “brick by brick” approach to architectural conservation.
(a) Historical background
(b) Client brief
(c) Reconstruction programme
(d) Materials and methodology of restoration
(e) Related conservation issues
(f) Project’s contribution
(g) Provisions for maintenance
(h) Heritage status
(i) Professional recognition
(2) Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre; Shatin, New Territories
A heritage site is faithfully restored to preserve its historic past while also extensively renovated to new uses to revitalize its present role as an active church and theological studies centre.
(a) Historical background
(b) Client brief
(c) Site
(d) Solution
(e) Heritage status
(f) Professional recognition
(3) C.Y. Tung Maritime Museum; Shanghai Jiao Tong University
(a) Historical background
(b) Client brief
(c) Reconstruction programme
(d) Materials and methodology
(e) Issues of conservation considered
(f) Changes to the building
(g) Project’s contribution
(h) Professional recognition
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Subject
Type
Article
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Date
2008
Language
en