The Value and Re-use Strategy of Traditional Houses Cultural Heritage: A Case Study of Wei’s Manor, Qingmuchuan, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China

Authors

  • Tian Haining College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Esmawee Haji Endut College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Rohaslinda Ramele @ Ramli College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Srazali Aripin Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Gombak, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Cui Yan Hanzhong Urban and Rural Planning and Municipal Engineering Design Institute, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, 723001 China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial%20Issue.2698

Keywords:

Traditional Houses, Cultural Heritage Values, Heritage Building Assessment, Living Heritage, Evaluation Framework, Analytic Hierarchy Process

Abstract

Chinese traditional culture is a vital pillar within ancient Chinese architecture. However, the urbanisation has jeopardised numerous traditional residential areas, facing the imminent threats of demolition or alteration. The article comprehensively analyses the foundational data of Wei's Manor in Qingmuchuan from various perspectives. It combines historical architectural evaluation indicators to construct an evaluation framework encompassing historical value, cultural and artistic value, scientific value, practical utility, and economic value. The framework is tailored to suit the characteristics of the Wei's Manor in Qingmuchuan. The framework weights are calculated using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and expert questionnaires. Based on this, the framework scores are graded to assess the developmental and protective value of Wei's Manor. The findings serve as a theoretical basis for the historical preservation and development of Qingmuchuan, as well as the southern region of Shaanxi. The research results reveal that the historical value of the Wei's Manor in Qingmuchuan is 0.3542, cultural and artistic value is 0.2736, scientific value is 0.1844, practical utility is 0.0867, and economic value is 0.1011. In the process of development, it is essential to integrate with tourism economic growth and prioritise the development of its historical and cultural values.

 

Author Biographies

Tian Haining, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia

Tian Haining, PhD student, studying in College of Built Environment at Universiti Teknologi MARA. Her main research activity is in the area of cultural heritage. She can be reached through her email at 2020668806@student.uitm.edu.my.

Esmawee Haji Endut, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia

Esmawee Haji Endut, Associate Professor in College of Built Environment at Universiti Teknologi MARA. His main research activity is in the area of historical heritage Preservation, urban landscape planning and design, landscape history. He has published widely on these subjects in publications such as the Habitat Magazine, Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal. He can be reached through his email at esmawee884@uitm.edu.my.

Rohaslinda Ramele @ Ramli, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia

Rohaslinda Ramele@Ramli, Senior Lecturer in College of Built Environment at Universiti Teknologi MARA. Her main research activity is in the area of Environmental Management. She can be reached through her email at rohaslinda@uitm.edu.my.

Srazali Aripin, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Gombak, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Srazali Bin Aripin, Assistant Professor in Department of Architecture Kulliyyah (Faculty) of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED) ,International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). His main research activity is in the area of Registered Conservator, Interior Design, Daylighting Design, Sustainability. He can be reached through his email at srazali@iium.edu.my.

Cui Yan, Hanzhong Urban and Rural Planning and Municipal Engineering Design Institute, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, 723001 China

Cui Yan, Senior Engineer, works at the Hanzhong Urban and Rural Planning and Municipal Engineering Design Institute in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, China. Her main research activity is in the area of traditional village renewal and protection, beautiful rural planning. She can be reached through her email at 8612367@qq.com.

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04-10-2024

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Haining, T., Haji Endut, E., Ramele @ Ramli, R., Aripin, S., & Yan, C. (2024). The Value and Re-use Strategy of Traditional Houses Cultural Heritage: A Case Study of Wei’s Manor, Qingmuchuan, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China. Built Environment Journal, 21(Special Issue). https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial Issue.2698

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