Exploring Modalities and Applications of Spatial Intervention in the Renovation of Old Buildings

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the methodologies and applicability of new spatial interventions during the renovation of old buildings, providing a foundation for design principles. The objective is to develop guidelines and strategies that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of building renovation processes. The research methodology comprises descriptive and comparative analyses of various types of old building renovation projects, using both analog and digital (2D and 3D) drawings as reference points. The study begins with simple, easily implementable elements and aims to summarize the types of spatial intervention, with a view to developing a more advanced, sustainable system for future renovations. The findings reveal that spatial intervention methods in the renovation of old buildings can be categorized into: (1) external spatial intervention; (2) juxtaposition spatial intervention; and (3) internal spatial intervention. These categories can be further divided into nine intervention modes: (1) horizontal; (2) vertical; (3) superposition; (4) separation; (5) connection; (6) integration; (7) implicit; (8) through; and (9) device.