Protection and Revitalization of Modern Consulate Buildings in Harbin
The modern consulate buildings in Harbin are an important part of the city's prosperity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries,particularly during the era of the Chinese Eastern Railway.This paper examines the current protection status,revitalization issues,and architectural value composition of 15 consulates from 11 countries that still exist in Harbin.Referring to domestic and international methods for the protection and revitalization of architectural heritage,this paper summarizes approaches from individual buildings to entire block renovations.It proposes integrative,diverse,and applicable improvement strategies for the protection and revitalization of modern consulate buildings in Harbin.First,classify and rate the consulate buildings to determine ap-propriate strategies for overall restoration,partial improvements,and aesthetic maintenance;second,utilizing digital technology and creative functions to develop the latent values of the consulates,achieving a sustainable cultural symbiosis strategy.Finally,adopting a connective development approach based on historical context,proposing spatial linkage strategies to create a route"Tracing the Consulates of the Chinese Eastern Railway",along with distinctive pathways that enhance the visibility of the historic sites and high-light the unique characteristics of the consulate buildings.This paper explores measures for the protection and revitalization of Harbin's consulate buildings,integrating architecture,people,and historical culture,thereby promoting the dissemination of the city's diverse historical culture.It contributes to optimiz-ing the tourism supply structure,advancing the tourism economy of old industrial cities,leveraging the role of architectural heritage,and creating distinctive cultural and tourism integration spaces while providing new ideas for the exploration and utilization of local featured resources.
consulate buildingsarchitectural heritagerevitalizationcultural and tourism integration