Aging in place within historical heritage; timeworn foundation timeless care
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China’s rapid urbanization has intensified tensions
between modernization and architectural heritage
preservation, particularly in rural areas. Meanwhile, the
aging population faces growing challenges in securing
sustainable, elderly-friendly living environments.
Traditional Chinese architecture holds cultural and
environmental value, yet there is a gap in adapting
these structures for contemporary elderly care while
preserving their heritage. Many historical dwellings
also reflect outdated social hierarchies, including rigid
gender divisions in space.
This study explores the renovation of a historic Huizhou
residential building in rural Anhui Province, integrating
conservation, adaptive reuse, and sustainability to
enhance elderly well-being. Through case studies,
field research, interviews, and theoretical analysis, it
evaluates key factors such as daylight, ventilation,
accessibility, and cultural continuity. Based on these
findings, a sustainable renovation design is proposed,
balancing historical authenticity with modern
functionality.
Grounded in theories of adaptive reuse, aging-inplace,
and sustainable architecture, this study provides
a model for transforming vernacular buildings into
elderly-friendly spaces. It also considers how spatial
modifications can challenge outdated hierarchies
embedded in traditional architecture, making historic
spaces more inclusive while retaining their cultural
essence