CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION DESIGN OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE IN NANZAN UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The conservation and revitalization design of Modern Architecture in NANZAN UNIVERSITY is considered based on the design concept of Antonin Raymond and the authenticity of the original buildings. It is also important to take into consideration the basic principles as follows; minimum intervention, harmonization and distinction of old and new design, reversibility to original condition. The most difficult task of Modern Architecture is how to keep the surface of exposed concrete finish and how to design replaced interior space including new machines and lightings. This report verifies the design principle and process for utilization of 20^th-Century Architecture as Living Heritage.