The historic development of the area confirms, the temple co-existed with vibrant markets surrounding it ().Furthermore, Daci temple, served the city as a force field, where, different activities centered around. The regeneration scheme, re-captured the …show more content…
In addition, they serve pedestrians as landmark, to navigate through the complex. Some serve, multiple functions, as sits and meeting spots. In conclusion, Taikoo Li, conservation and redevelopment project, is a commendable mention worthy repair, to the historic urban fabric. The intimate human scale development is a delight to experience. Moreover, it creates room for, urban individuality.
The lost historic sprit of Taikoo Li Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li, blocks the pressure from surrounding massive high-rise mega developments. More so, it provides a contrast of scale, adding to the interest of the city center. Tucked inside the bunch, the unique character of the complex sets it aside. On the contrary, the complex weakly represents, the historic characteristics of traditional Buddhist town design. Unless one is familiar with the history of the town, it is hard to visually identify the temple right …show more content…
Unfortunately, in the merge of generation layers, the jewel of Taikoo Li, Daci temple, remains hidden under the delight of the glass, and steel modern layers. The new development fails to mutually reinforce, the traditional Buddhist culture, which provides the city, with unique local identity and memory worthy of safeguarding. Conclusion Cities are constantly evolving, and, history is an empirical part of the evolution.
Historic cities maintain a sense of continuity, in the urban form; moreover, they provide aesthetic delight. According to Bandarin & Van oers (), it is virtually impossible for the historic city, to retain its originality. Nor, should it be expected to remain static. The urban conservation, and regeneration process mediates between, safeguarding the authenticity of the urban heritage, and the dynamic nature of cities. It facilitates a platform, for the historic city to express its values. Furthermore, it provides resources, for social and economic