Transformation of an industrial zone into an urban park: reconstruction of buildings

Abstract

To solve the problem of shortage of land resources in the territory of modern cities, a promising direction is the redevelopment of derelict manufacturing plants, including the reuse of unexploited industrial buildings for cultural and commercial purposes. The main task of the Changchun Vanke Blue Mountain project (Jilin Province, China) presented in this article was to maximize the preservation of cultural heritage and the unique atmosphere of the industrial zone while creating an entertainment park. The article describes the technical solutions that made it possible to implement this concept as part of the buildings’ reconstruction of the gear wheel manufacturer and the stamping shop with the technical office. Not only the preservation of ruins was implemented, but also the maximum possible rehabilitation of buildings using original building materials, along with the addition of new annexes built in a modern style. The features of the main street design with an emphasis on the architectural components of reconstructed buildings are provided. The implementation of the Changchun Vanke Blue Mountain project made it possible to popularize the history of the former plant, to show its crucial role in the formation of the city. At the same time, it was possible to create original architectural solutions using modern methods of architectural reconstruction of industrial facilities.