نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Revitalization is a process designed to enhance preservation, restoration, and appropriate utilization of historical and cultural heritage while maintaining its essence and integrity. Systematic revitalization and restoration of historical buildings can foster cultural, social, and economic development while further boosting tourism. This applied research primarily seeks to identify the optimal functional reuse for revitalizing Mehrangiz House. The study employs a descriptive-analytical methodology, utilizing direct observation, field surveys, and archival research. Architectural documentation and mapping were conducted to analyze the building’s current state. Preliminary studies identified criteria influencing optimal land-use selection, followed by an evaluation of potential functions using the Land-Use Allocation Matrix developed by the Cultural Heritage Revitalization Fund (2009). Functional options for residential historic houses were systematically categorized. Through the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Expert Choice software, criteria weighting and alternative comparisons were conducted with input from 10 heritage revitalization experts. Results indicate that the current use as a kindergarten (termed "Cultural House" by heritage authorities) is incompatible with the building’s historical authenticity, structural integrity, and original furnishings, rendering the revitalization ineffective. Instead, hospitality-focused functions (weighted value: 0.137) ranked highest, followed by residential uses (0.126).
Research Objectives:
Identifying the optimal functional use for revitalizing Mehrangiz House.
Leveraging the historic Mehrangiz House as a tourism destination.
Research Questions:
What is the optimal functional use for revitalizing Mehrangiz House?
How can appropriate land-use allocation facilitate its revitalization for tourism development?
کلیدواژهها English
