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“fukugen” and “seibi” in Heritage Buildings Designated Under the National Treasures Preservation Law: Theory and Methodology for Enhancing Heritage Value Through Genjohenko (physical Modification) Rules

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper seeks to explore the potential connection between conventional architectural conservation methods and modern modification practices to enhance the heritage value of contemporary architecture. The author focuses on two key terms in heritage conservation terminology, “fukugen” (meaning to rebuild/restore to the original state) and “seibi” (meaning to arrange/improve harmoniously), and examines their meanings in the context of legal modification rules on designated heritage buildings. This examination elucidates the diachronic perspective of specific words for safeguarding or enriching heritage value and suggests a re-establishment of the approach in a comprehensive manner to align with the original meanings of both terms.

Source: Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ)

DOI: 10.3130/aija.89.2278

Author: Ken KANAI

Institution: Independent Administrative Institution National Research Institute for Cultural Properties

Language: English

Topic: Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Award: Reviewing the Genjohenko Concept of Cultural Properties focusing on Contemporaneity in the Value Evaluation of Modern Architectural Heritage