Selim Mohanned, Abulnour Adham, Eldeeb Sally
Architectural Engineering & Environmental Design, Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, 21913, Egypt.
F1000Res. 2023 Dec 19;12:874. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.135214.2. eCollection 2023.
Egypt's major cities have been losing heritage and historical buildings due to neglect and misuse, prompting non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and researchers to advocate for adaptive reuse strategies to preserve the cities' heritage and identity. Adaptive reuse involves changing, modifying, or reusing a space based on community needs, business model, location, and proximity to facilities and services. Heritage buildings offer many tangible and intangible benefits that enhance financial returns, making them challenging but feasible and attractive for investors who value authenticity, uniqueness, and sustainability.
This study examines how market value, acquisition opportunities, target clients, age groups, and socioeconomic status affect decision-making. A comparative analysis of three buildings in the Egyptian cities of Alexandria and Cairo is utilized to establish development guidelines and decision-making parameters that significantly impact project design and building functions to determine the highest and best use. In order to complete this study, AutoCAD by Autodesk was used for 2D drawings, SketchUp by Trimble for 3D models, Adobe Photoshop for diagram presentation, and Microsoft Office for tables and diagrams.
The comparative analysis provided valuable insights into the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings in developing countries. Findings highlighted how cultural heritage preservation could foster socioeconomic development. Key success factors included stakeholder and community engagement, financial viability, and architectural compatibility. The decision-making framework provides a practical tool for evaluating heritage building reuse.
The analysis illustrates successful reuse strategies and considerations. Decision-making frameworks and tools offer practical guidance for future investments and decisions. These findings affect heritage conservation and urban development policymakers, planners, and investors. Stakeholders can make informed decisions and implement strategies to preserve cultural and environmental value by realizing challenges and opportunities. This study hopes to inspire more research and help preserve and revitalize heritage buildings in developing countries, preserving their cultural and socioeconomic value.
由于忽视和滥用，埃及的主要城市一直在失去其遗产和历史建筑，这促使非政府组织、学术机构和研究人员倡导采用适应性再利用策略来保护城市的遗产和特色。适应性再利用涉及根据社区需求、商业模式、位置以及与设施和服务的接近程度来改变、改造或重新利用空间。遗产建筑具有许多有形和无形的益处，能够提高经济回报，对于重视真实性、独特性和可持续性的投资者来说，虽然具有挑战性，但却是可行且有吸引力的。
本研究考察市场价值、收购机会、目标客户、年龄组以及社会经济地位如何影响决策。通过对埃及亚历山大港和开罗市的三座建筑进行比较分析，以确立对项目设计和建筑功能有重大影响的开发指南和决策参数，从而确定最高最佳用途。为完成本研究，使用了欧特克公司的AutoCAD进行二维绘图，Trimble公司的SketchUp进行三维建模，Adobe Photoshop进行图表展示，以及微软办公软件进行表格和图表制作。
比较分析为发展中国家遗产建筑的适应性再利用提供了宝贵的见解。研究结果突出了文化遗产保护如何促进社会经济发展。关键的成功因素包括利益相关者和社区的参与、财务可行性以及建筑兼容性。该决策框架为评估遗产建筑再利用提供了一个实用工具。
分析阐明了成功的再利用策略及考量因素。决策框架和工具为未来的投资和决策提供了实用指导。这些研究结果影响着遗产保护和城市发展的政策制定者、规划者及投资者。利益相关者通过认识到挑战和机遇，可以做出明智的决策并实施策略来保护文化和环境价值。本研究希望激发更多研究，并帮助发展中国家保护和振兴遗产建筑，维护其文化和社会经济价值。
