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Conservation, Revitalization and Renewal of Modern Macao's Historic Architectural Heritage: A Case Study in the Site of St. Paul's College
- 1 Qingdao Agriculture University
- 2 City University of Macao
- 3 Chongqing Technology and Business University
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Abstract
As an essential member of the tangible cultural heritage, historic architectural heritage contains unique historical and social values. This paper describes the current state of conservation of historic buildings and the ways of conservation, revitalization and renewal by the Macao authorities, and draws on the Cathedral of the Merciful Jesus in Goa, India, and Coventry Cathedral in England, to provide suggestions for the conservation and restoration of the site of St. Paul’s College in Macao. St. Paul’s College is divided into three main parts: St. Paul’s Church, the Seminary, and the Fortress, for conservation, revitalization, and renewal. The current conservation and renewal measures of the site are still inadequate. By analyzing the conservation strategies and the current situation, St. Paul’s College needs the cooperation of the government and the public to value and improve the reuse value of the site and increase its visibility. At the same time, the use of rich restoration and renewal methods, combined with the current situation of society in the restoration and renewal of the site, can present valuable ideas.
Keywords
historic architectural heritage, the site of St. Paul’s College, Macao
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Wang,S.;Xia,Y.;Yang,J. (2023). Conservation, Revitalization and Renewal of Modern Macao's Historic Architectural Heritage: A Case Study in the Site of St. Paul's College. Communications in Humanities Research,8,63-69.
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