"Architecture Readable" Eight Episode Science Popularization Video Launched, Walking into Shanghai's Old Buildings such as the Bund Sha Mei Building | Architecture | Eight Episodes
How was the renovation project of historical buildings in Shanghai, such as the Sha Mei Building on the Bund, the former site of Leicester Institute of Technology, and the Trinity Church of Christianity, carried out? Yesterday, the launch ceremony of the "Architecture Readable" series of popular science courseware was held at the Hudak Memorial Hall. Five architectural experts, including Cao Jiaming, Yang Ming, Su Xinbao, Zheng Ning, and Liao Fang, who participated in the recording of the series of popular science videos, exchanged ideas with the citizens who signed up for the event, telling the knowledge and stories behind Shanghai's historical buildings, as well as their renovation and design concepts.
The "Architecture Readable" series of popular science videos launched this time consists of 8 episodes, each lasting about 40 minutes. The public can open Tencent, Youku, Bilibili websites, and the official video account of the Hudak Memorial Hall, search for "Architecture Readable", and watch these 8 science popularization videos for free. The series of videos is produced by the Wudak Memorial Hall and the Wudak Cultural Development Center, with support from the Changning District Association for Science and Technology, as well as guidance from the China Architecture Society and the Shanghai Architecture Society.
The launch ceremony of the "Architecture Readable" series of popular science courseware was held.
Liu Suhua, curator of Hudec Memorial Hall and director of Hudec Cultural Development Center, said that these popular science courseware provided profound and simple architectural knowledge, and also gave more people a chance to understand and appreciate Shanghai's historical buildings. As one of the contents of the second phase of the "Reading Architecture" International Study Camp at the Hudak Memorial Hall, the "Face to Face Architecture Masters" exchange activity is dedicated to popular science education and public services in the field of architecture.
The themes of the 8-episode popular science videos are: Wudak Architecture Reflects Shanghai's Urban Life and Culture; The architectural context of Suzhou River in the era of Hudak; The Watcher of the Bund - Shanghai Holy Trinity Church and; Design considerations for the restoration of the style and activation of public spaces of the Sha Mei Building on the second facade of the Shanghai Bund, a room with a visible view; Heritage oriented towards the future: the protection project of the former site of Leicester Institute of Technology; Read "Big Rich Chang" and.
5 architectural experts communicate with citizens.
Yang Ming, Su Xinbao, and Zheng Ning, the guide experts for the Shanghai Holy Trinity Church, the former site of the Leister Institute of Technology, and the Sha Mei Building, are the design leaders in charge of these three architectural restoration projects. They are all recently completed protection projects, some of which have become new internet celebrities, while others have just been opened to the public and have attracted much attention.
The Holy Trinity Hall is a historical building that has undergone a series of renovations and has been completed this year. Its changes are closely linked to the 170 year history of Shanghai. Yang Ming, the head of church renovation design and the chief architect of East China Architectural Design and Research Institute, said, "Only when you discover the story and relevant people behind the building, will the building have a true emotional connection with you, and your understanding of the building will be different. A detailed architectural history can become a true urban memory."
The design leader for the renovation of the former site of Leicester Institute of Technology is Su Xinbao, Vice President of the Historical Architecture Protection Design Institute of East China Architectural Design and Research Institute. He led the team to start the renovation project of this historic building from the sinking of the sea, sweeping away the dust from the nearly 80 year old Leicester Institute of Technology and the historical figure of Leicester. On the basis of respecting history, the design team carried out protective repairs and interior decoration on the main building, which not only restored the historical style but also improved the usability of the building.
Bird's-eye view after the renovation of Leicester Institute of Technology. SFAP camera
The completion of the renovation and commissioning of the Sha Mei Building coincided with its centenary of construction. The long history has left many parts of it unrecognizable. The elegant appearance facing Beijing East Road has disappeared, and only 5% of the interior decoration remains. Zheng Ning, Deputy Chief Architect of Huajian Group's Historical Architecture Protection and Design Institute, said that in order to restore its original appearance, a large amount of search and retrieval of original materials is required. Sometimes, a blurry photo is also precious. It is precisely on the basis of extensive research that a renovation design plan has been developed to revitalize the Sha Mei Building.
The Sha Mei Building on the Bund used to be the office of Sha Mei Trading Company. Photo by Dong Tianye
In the "Face to Face Architecture Celebrities" exchange event, Cao Jiaming and five other guests shared their experiences in participating in science popularization video filming based on their careers, and interacted with dozens of citizens. This communication method not only provides citizens with the opportunity to approach experts in the construction industry, but also creates a science popularization platform for them to learn architectural knowledge and explore urban history.
