Innovative-Design Typology in Old-Building Renewal

Abstract

This study aims to challenge traditional approaches to classifying innovative design by its typology through evidence from renewed old buildings in the public space. Using theoretical approaches, this study summarizes the characteristics of old-building renewal and reuse, and builds a foundation for further research on the theoretical evaluation of innovative design. In the theoretical part, we examine 12 examples from eight categories of innovative design, which are grouped into four types: function, aesthetics, technology, and context. Then, we explore the relationships between those four types and the geographical regions they are situated in. Finally, we try to find an innovation model between these four types. In future studies, we will focus on the theoretical evaluation of innovative design in the renewal of old buildings in each type.