China News Service, Fuzhou, September 6 (Lin Ling) Since its opening in early 2020, the characteristic historical and cultural district of Yantai Mountain in Fuzhou has received inspections including the Consul General of the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. More than 220 research groups.
Located at the southern end of the traditional central axis of the ancient city of Fuzhou, Yantai Mountain was once an important window for Fujian’s foreign economic and cultural exchanges. It gathered consulates (offices) of 17 countries, 33 foreign firms, 8 churches, 3 missionary hospitals, and 11 missionary schools. It is the "Museum of Architecture of All Nations" in Fuzhou, with many ancient homes with rich heritage.
The picture shows the Yantaishan Park after renovation.
Photo courtesy of Yantaishan Management Committee
According to Li Jin, deputy director of the Yantaishan Administrative Committee of Cangshan District, Fuzhou City, the Yantaishan area protection plan is divided into three parts: Yantaishan historical style area, parks and historical buildings on Machang Street. The elevation of the road section is transformed, the landscape is improved, and the business format is upgraded.
"Yantai Mountain Historical Area is 798.3 acres, accounting for about 70% of the entire protected area, which can be said to be the top priority." Li Jin said that this round of reconstruction of Yantai Mountain Historical and Cultural Area follows the tradition of openness and integration of this area. , Gathered the government, developers, local ancient construction repair authority team, foreign well-known architectural firms and other forces to participate together.
The picture shows the official residence of the Taxation Department of Fujian Customs before the renovation.
Photo courtesy of Yantaishan Management Committee
As a representative of social forces, Fuzhou Vanke Real Estate Co., Ltd. ("Fuzhou Vanke" for short) protects, renovates and renews the area in accordance with the method of "protection first, rescue first, rational use, and strengthened management". "At the same time as historical buildings, it injects new connotations into old buildings.
The picture shows the official residence of the Taxation Department of Fujian Customs after the restoration.
Photo courtesy of Yantaishan Management Committee
“We have evaluated and classified 24 cultural relic registration points and 19 historical buildings in the area one by one, numbering one by one. Basically, each house is tailor-made, rather than being refurbished as a whole.” Lei Yiji, Design Partner of Fuzhou Vanke A reporter from Chinanews.com said that the tiles and bricks were “tailor-made” in accordance with the original standard and original size of the old bricks and tiles, and they were “seamlessly connected” with the original walls. Ancient construction experts were also hired to participate in sample determination and process acceptance. , Process monitoring and other long-term guidance and control, to achieve quality control before, during and after the event.
According to industry insiders, the current protection, renovation, and renewal can preserve the unique historical and cultural architectural features of Yantai Mountain and allow it to continue to be inherited. It also emphasizes the gradual improvement of the overall living environment and public facilities. , Reflecting the richness and progress of urban renewal concepts. (Finish)