Wrapping up the Historical Form: Transformation and Symbiosis of Melbourne Central's Ammunition Depot
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Taking the reconstruction of Melbourne central bullet depot as the reading object, this paper reveals how the old and new buildings are connected and symbiotic in the intersection of history and modernity, and analyzes the relationship between their design strategies and symbiosis theory. Using the symbiosis thought put forward by Kurokawa as a theoretical framework, this paper discusses the historical background of Melbourne central bullet factory and its transformation method, and realizes the continuation of cultural memory and field integration through spatial reconstruction; Multi-sensory synesthesia evokes the memory of urban historical context; The integration of the individual and the whole promotes the dynamic balance within the city. Melbourne central's planning shows the characteristics of metabolic urban complex, the harmonious creation of old and new buildings, the revival of culture, and the connection and symbiosis of modern society. As a visual interpretation of symbiosis theory, it truly reflects the sustainable development idea of urban planning. The concept of symbiosis provides a new path for future urban development, so as to promote the inheritance of history and culture and the liveliness of space.
Authors: Xiong Chengxia, Sun Junxia
Institution: University of Shanghai for Science and Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409196370