The particle reconstruction of historical architectural language: A study using the latest renovation design of Casa Batlló as an example

The particle reconstruction of historical architectural language: A study using the latest renovation design of Casa Batlló as an example

Lu, Yang; Sádaba, Juan

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Historical buildings inherit the significance of specific time in history, architectural language, cultural development, design thought evolution and so on. The reconstruction and design of historical buildings is one of the important ways of urban renewal. On the basis of continuing the heritage of historical buildings, it is an important consideration for the adaptive transformation of historical buildings to carry out minimal intervention and innovative transformation in line with contemporary aesthetics with new technology and modern technology. The application of particle concept to architectural design has a precedent, but it is the first time to apply it to the renovation of historic buildings. This paper takes Kengo Kuma's latest renovation of Casa Batlló as an example, and analyzes from the perspective of particle concept reconstruction. From naturalism to particle, combination of virtuality and reality, sublimation of light and shadow and other aspects, the design concept and effect analysis of particle design techniques are studied. The research results are related to the current global urban renewal, historic building protection and renewal needs. It can provide reference for the inheritance and adaptability of architectural language in the renovation design of historical buildings, and help urban renewal and high-quality development.

Historical buildings inherit the significance of specific time in history, architectural language, cultural development, design thought evolution and so on. The reconstruction and design of historical buildings is one of the important ways of urban renewal. On the basis of continuing the heritage of historical buildings, it is an important consideration for the adaptive transformation of historical buildings to carry out minimal intervention and innovative transformation in line with contemporary aesthetics with new technology and modern technology. The application of particle concept to architectural design has a precedent, but it is the first time to apply it to the renovation of historic buildings. This paper takes Kengo Kuma's latest renovation of Casa Batlló as an example, and analyzes from the perspective of particle concept reconstruction. From naturalism to particle, combination of virtuality and reality, sublimation of light and shadow and other aspects, the design concept and effect analysis of particle design techniques are studied. The research results are related to the current global urban renewal, historic building protection and renewal needs. It can provide reference for the inheritance and adaptability of architectural language in the renovation design of historical buildings, and help urban renewal and high-quality development.

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DOI: 10.5151/ead2023-1BIL-01Full-12Lu

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Lu, Yang; Sádaba, Juan; "The particle reconstruction of historical architectural language: A study using the latest renovation design of Casa Batlló as an example", p-155-165. In: 15th International Conference of the European Academy of Design. São Paulo: Blucher, 2023.
ISSN 23186968, DOI 10.5151/ead2023-1BIL-01Full-12Lu