RENOVATION DESIGN PROJECT OF A MUSEUM CONVERTED FROM AN OFFICE USE BUILDING

[Formerly used as the Commerce and Industry Association Hall of Hekinan]

Abstract

This report focuses on the design principle and process in the utilization of buildings other than cultural heritages; ordinary buildings with undeterminable historical value notably innumerable buildings constructed after the New Seismic Design Code. Principle and process are as follows:
1) Design with respect to the distinctive landscape and civic pride of the Hekinan people.
2) Determine the technical factors arise by renewing the building use.
3) Propose a renovation plan considering long-term maintenance vision.
4) Maintain both LCCO2 and LCC performance.
Considering the impact that exterior design creates to the regional landscape, respect to the organic evolution is expected.