The Guiding Role of Humanistic Spirit in Sitte’s Urban Design Philosophy in Protecting Historical Districts — A Case Study of Qingdao Guantao Road Historical and Cultural District
Abstract
The basic block texture and design principles of historical preservation districts in Qingdao originate from the urban design carried out during the German colonial period in Qingdao, and the urban design during the German colonial period was mainly guided by the Sitte’s urban design philosophy prevalent in the West in the early 20th century. Camillo Sitte’s urban design philosophy, which adheres to artistic principles, criticizes pure functionality and calls for humanistic spirit, advocates for the harmony between technicality and artistry, and adopts a speculative attitude. This paper will focus on analyzing the significant importance of its humanistic spirit in urban design and its application in guiding the protection and renewal of historical districts in Qingdao.
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