Volume 3,Issue 9
Innovative Conception for Blue House Digital Exhibition Hall
Blue House is a Prewar Tang building in Hong Kong that holds significant historical, social, and architectural value, carrying the life memories and neighborhood warmth of the middle and lower classes of Hong Kong. However, as a still-occupied residential building, the cultural display and public dissemination of Blue House face challenges such as spatial limitations, incomplete information, and the need to protect residents’ privacy. To address these issues, this paper proposes the innovative concept of creating the ‘Blue House Digital Exhibition Hall,’ aiming to use digital technologies (such as mixed reality (MR), 3D animation, and interactive games) to protect and promote both the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Blue House while safeguarding residents’ privacy. The exhibition hall is designed to support both online and offline experiences, overcoming spatial and temporal constraints, and enhancing immersive experiences and emotional resonance with the cultural value of Blue House. Additionally, the paper employs a SWOT analysis to evaluate the advantages and potential challenges of the digital exhibition hall in cultural dissemination and sustainable operation, emphasizing its innovative significance in revitalizing cultural heritage and promoting public engagement.
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