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Institution, Space and Memory: An Analysis of the Value of Fundamental Research on Dalian's Modern Industrial Heritage

Author(s)

Chang Liu

Affiliation(s)

Department of Computer, Shenyang City University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China

Abstract

Industrial heritage acts as a tangible witness to the urban and industrial history. Its value is not limited to architecture but also encompasses cultural and social aspects. This research on Dalian's modern industrial heritage changes the emphasis from adaptive reuse to its formative mechanisms, institutional contexts, and social impacts. Through systematic historical analysis, the deep connections among its spatial forms, colonial governance, and industrial regulation are revealed. This work sets up an interdisciplinary interpretive framework, calling for a transition in design education from spatial shaping to cultural inheritance.

Keywords

Industrial Heritage; Fundamental Research; Modern Industrial History of Dalian; Urban Space Design; Industrial Heritage Conservation

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