A Comparative Study on the Renewal Practice Modes of Historic Buildings in China and Japan—Taking Tianjin, Kobe, and Maizuru as examples

Abstract

Abstract One of the finest examples of preserving and renewing modern historical buildings in Japan is Ijinkan in Maizuru and Kobe, which are characterized by a high degree of openness, extensive public participation, and multiple business formats. Among them, the main form of public participation-clubs, is of great referential significance. As the modern northern economic center, Tianjin is home to thousands of historical buildings in its districts, which has become an important resource for urban tourism. After years of practice, although the effect is obvious, there are still many contradictions. In this regard, this paper analyzed the renewal models of historical building in two cities of Kobe and Maizuru in Japan, investigated and sorted out the current situation and renewal practice models of historical buildings in Tianjin, proposed several strategies suitable for the renewal of historic buildings in Tianjin, according to the comparative study of the renewal models of historical buildings in Tianjin and the two cities of Japan.