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| 触媒理论视角下新加坡历史走道的构建方法研究 |
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韦晗雨1, 邵怡然2, 吴斯潼1, 王国光3
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1.华南理工大学建筑学院，博士研究生;2.广东省铁路规划设计研究院有限公司，工程师;3.（通讯作者）：华南理工大学建筑学院，教授，wgg999@126.com
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| 摘要: |
| 城市历史景观承载着地方
独特的历史和文化，是挖掘城市特
色和实现差异化发展的重要媒介。
新加坡在保护城市历史景观上取得
了显著成就，是利用文化遗产塑造
全球城市形象的优秀范例。研究以
新加坡23 条历史走道为对象，从触
媒理论的视角，实证分析了这一线
性转译如何提升城市历史景观价值
和塑造特色，探讨历史走道的构建
方法、改良城市同质化，为建立线
性文化遗产保护提供了宝贵的借鉴
经验。 |
| 关键词: 触媒理论 城市历史景
观 历史走道 主题步道 新加坡 |
| DOI：10.13791/j.cnki.hsfwest.20250517002 |
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| 基金项目:国家建设高水平大学公派研究生项目（联合培养博士研究生）（202306150063） |
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| A Study on the Construction Methods of Singapore’s Heritage Trails from the Perspectiveof Catalyst Theory |
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WEI Hanyu,SHAO Yiran,WU Sitong,WANG Guoguang
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| Abstract: |
| Historic Urban Landscapes carry the unique history and culture of a place and serve as a key medium
for revealing urban characteristics and supporting differentiated development. As heritage conservation enters a
new stage that emphasizes integrity and dynamism, it has become increasingly important to balance urban
heritage preservation with development needs and to explore conservation models that align with public
perception and social recognition. China has already planned thematic heritage routes across multiple spatial
scales. In May 2023, the National Cultural Heritage Administration and related ministries issued a notice on the
construction of China’s Cultural Heritage Routes, proposing immovable cultural relics as the core framework
and specific themes as organizational threads, forming logically connected, chain-like routes that centrally
present cultural heritage. These efforts highlight the significance of linear conservation approaches in protecting
cultural heritage, enhancing urban distinctiveness, and enriching historical experience. As a leading example of
urban development in Asia, Singapore has provided valuable references for China in urban planning, ecological
management, and housing development. However, compared with these widely studied areas, research on
Singapore’s heritage conservation—especially systematic studies on Heritage Trails—remains limited. As an
essential component of Singapore’s heritage governance, Heritage Trails play a crucial role in linking historical
sites, structuring cultural narratives, enhancing public engagement, and shaping urban identity. Addressing this
research gap, this study examines Singapore’s Heritage Trail system through field surveys, document analysis,
and multi-source data verification. It systematically reviews the typological structure, spatial characteristics, and
cultural functions of 23 Heritage Trails and introduces catalyst theory to interpret their role in connecting historic
urban landscape conservation with urban regeneration.The study first outlines the developmental foundations of
Singapore’s Heritage Trails, whose formation has been jointly driven by heritage planning and citywide master
planning. Initiated by the National Heritage Board in 1999, Singapore’s Heritage Trail network had grown to 23
trails by October 2024, covering five major regions across the island. In terms of site composition, the trails
cover 15 categories, including archaeological sites, commercial areas, cultural and community places,
administrative districts, educational institutions, galleries and museums, healthcare facilities, historic sites,
national monuments, natural landscapes, religious venues, public infrastructure, entertainment spaces, residential
areas, and war and defense sites. Among these, urban infrastructure, cultural venues, commercial services,
community facilities, and natural resources constitute the core. Closely connected to everyday urban life, these
sites also reflect Singapore’s deep historical and cultural foundations and together form multidimensional
experiential spaces within the historic urban landscape. From the perspective of catalyst theory, the study
identifies material catalyst elements—such as historic buildings, cultural landmarks, protected ecological areas,
and sites of significant historical events—and immaterial catalyst elements such as religious activities and
community public services. Five catalytic effects are analyzed: value activation, experience-driven engagement,
cultural revitalization, community cohesion, and educational transmission. These effects respectively contribute
to activating the inherent value of historic landscapes for differentiated urban development; strengthening
participatory historical experience through diversified thematic routes; expressing Singapore’s multicultural
identity through material carriers; fostering community belonging and cultural identity; and innovating heritageeducation to support cultural continuity.The study further refines the construction methodology of Heritage Trails by developing a four-stage pathway grounded
in catalyst theory, namely the identification of catalyst elements, the shaping of catalyst carriers, the activation of catalytic processes, and the guidance of
catalytic effects. 1) Identifying catalyst elements through detailed historical surveys to accurately locate potential components of the historic urban landscape.
This involves compiling diverse historical and cultural resources and mapping them into an interconnected resource network. 2) Shaping catalytic narrative
carriers by constructing thematic narrative systems. Differentiated thematic structures are developed by classifying historical periods, cultural types, or
everyday scenes, thereby forming a diversified system of thematic trail routes. 3) Activating social and cultural catalysts by fostering co-creation among
communities. This includes preserving socially significant public spaces and service facilities to sustain traditional activities and everyday interactions,
revitalizing community memory, and strengthening cultural identity and sense of belonging. 4) Guiding catalytic effects toward education and communication
by expanding the educational functions of Heritage Trails. As ideal venues for experiencing local history and culture, the trails support age-specific heritage
education programs, the development of teaching manuals, and the transformation of trail resources into learning materials. Findings indicate that Singapore’s
Heritage Trails achieve a dynamic balance between historic protection and modern urban development. Through systematic strategies, they facilitate the
regeneration of historical sites and function not only as cultural recreational routes but also as a comprehensive public-space network supporting livability,
education, and community cohesion. By revealing construction mechanisms through the lens of catalyst theory, this study provides a theoretical framework and
methodological reference for Chinese cities in promoting thematic heritage routes, conserving linear cultural heritage, and integrating historic urban landscapes
into urban regeneration. It also highlights the need for continuous maintenance and evaluation to ensure the long-term preservation and dynamic transmission of
unique historical and cultural resources. |
| Key words: catalyst theory historic urban landscape heritage trail themed trail Singapore |
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