Future-proofing a Heritage Asset: A Case Study using the Tyne Theatre & Opera House

随着英国城市的历史结构面临侵蚀，对遗产资产如何经得起未来考验的研究至关重要。该方案的重点是如何将泰恩河畔纽卡斯尔的一个重要的一级剧院改造为21世纪的建筑，以吸引现代观众。为了振兴和安全，泰恩剧院需要创新和投资。博士将开发、记录和反思参与式设计过程，以确保可转移性和最大限度地发挥影响。定性研究和社区参与式设计将有助于为剧院的商业案例和学术研究框架提供信息，以分析其他重要的文化遗产建筑如何在未来得到保护。

Research into how heritage assets can be future-proofed is critical, as the historic fabric of cities across the UK faces erosion. This proposal focuses on how a significant, Grade 1 listed theatre in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne can be adapted for the 21st Century, physically and programmatically, to appeal to a modern audience. The Tyne Theatre requires innovation and investment in order to be revitalised and secured. The PhD will develop, record and reflect on the participatory design process to ensure transferability and maximise impact. Qualitative research and community participatory design will help to inform both a business case for the theatre and an academic research framework to analyse how other culturally significant heritage buildings can be safe-guarded for the future.