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January 22, 2019International Journal of Heritage Studies

From ‘neo-vernacular’ to ‘semi-vernacular’: a case study of vernacular architecture representation and adaptation in rural Chinese village revitalization

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XZXiaoxin ZhaoKGKelly Greenop

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Case study explores neo-vernacular and semi-vernacular approaches to conserve cultural heritage in rural China, highlighting modern implications.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the balance between modern lifestyle desires and heritage conservation in rural Chinese villages.
  • Analyze distinctions between neo-vernacular and semi-vernacular approaches.
  • Use photo-comparison diagrams to illustrate architectural differences.
  • Review comments from local villagers, architectural students, and scholars.
  • Identified neo-vernacular as using contemporary methods for vernacular appearance.
  • Highlighted semi-vernacular as blending modern and traditional techniques.
  • Suggested semi-vernacular adaptation as a viable conservation strategy.

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Zhao et al. (2019) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0efebcaa1655e5fb231cd4https://doi.org/10.1080/13527258.2019.1570544
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