Architectural Regeneration

AYLIN ORBASLI is Reader in Architectural Regeneration and MARCEL VELLINGA is Professor of Anthropology of Architecture, both at Oxford Brookes University, UK.

Author Biographies xiii Architectural Regeneration: An Introduction xxi Aylin Orbasl?? and Marcel Vellinga Theory xxii Context xxiv Design xxvii Acknowledgements xxix Bibliography xxx Part I Theory 1 1 Architectural Regeneration and its Theoretical Context 3 Aylin Orbasl?? and Marcel Vellinga Introduction 3 Theoretical Context 4 Processes of Transformation 4 Architecture as a Dynamic Process 5 Conservation Theory 7 Defining a Continuum: Re-Merging Conservation and Design in Architecture 8 Architecture as a Transformative Tool 9 Architectural (Design) Theory 10 Regeneration Theories 11 Theories of Place Identity and Authenticity 12 Speeding Up and Time Theories 13 The Principles that Shape Architectural Regeneration 14 Architecture is a Cultural Process 14 Context/Environment Matters 15 Adaptive Capacity and Robustness 15 The Art of Adding and Subtracting 17 Contextual Complexity and Interconnectedness 17 Design Adds Value 21 Conclusion 21 Further Reading 22 Bibliography 22 2 Making the Case for Architectural Regeneration 27 Aylin Orbasl?? Introduction 27 Heritage-Led Regeneration 28 Economic Benefits and Cycles of Architectural Regeneration 30 Environmental Benefits of Architectural Regeneration 37 Intangible and Social Benefits of Architectural Regeneration 38 Conclusion 41 Further Reading 43 Bibliography 43 3 Decision-making in Regeneration Practice 47 Juliet Carpenter Introduction 47 Urban Regeneration Governance Within a Theoretical Context 48 Evolution of Decision-making for Urban Regeneration 49 Public vs Private-led Regeneration 49 Community Engagement in Regeneration 51 Post-2008 Regeneration 53 Conclusion 55 Further Reading 56 Bibliography 57 4 Creativity, Newcomers, and the Transformation of Inner Cityscapes 61 Stephen J. Shaw Introduction 61 Conceptual Framework: Reconstructing 'Creativity', Space, and Place 63 The Long View: Polity, Policy, and Practice in the UK 67 Street-level Developments: New Hotspots for Creativity and Growth? 69 Conclusion 75 Further Reading 77 Bibliography 77 Case Study 1 Architectural Regeneration in Oxford, UK 81 Geoffrey Randell Introduction 81 Regeneration and Industry 82 Regeneration of Oxford Castle and Prison 83 Reflections 92 Acknowledgements 95 Bibliography 95 Part II Context 97 5 Urban Conservation and Regeneration 99 Aylin Orbasl?? Introduction 99 The Context of Urban Conservation 100 What's in a Name? 100 The Urban Conservation Movement: A Brief History 101 Urban Conservation in the Planning Context 105 Urban Conservation in Practice 106 Hip Neighbourhoods and Gentrification 106 Historic Places as Tourism Destinations 110 Flagship Projects and Branded Quarters 113 Industrial Areas 115 Reimaging and Reimagining Historic Urban Quarters 117 Making Urban ConservationWork 119 Conclusion 121 Further Reading 121 Bibliography 122 6 Suburban Regeneration: An Exercise in Perpetual Place-Making 127 Denise Lawrence-Zuniga Introduction 127 Gentrifying Bungalow Neighbourhoods 130 Mansionising the Modern Suburb 136 Regenerating Suburban Communities with Immigrants 139 Conclusion 141 Further Reading 143 Bibliography 143 7 Rural Regeneration 145 Sanja Loncar and Marcel Vellinga Introduction 145 Conceptualising Rurality 147 Rural Realities 150 Architecture in Rural Areas 152 Architectural Regeneration and Counter-urbanisation 154 Architectural Regeneration in Abandoned Rural Areas 156 Architectural Regeneration in Protected Areas 158 Architectural Regeneration as Part of Thematic Routes 160 Conclusion 162 Further Reading 163 Bibliography 163 8 Temporariness in Architectural Regeneration 169