2.2 Historic Personality’s Residence

Throughout human history, countless personalities have played important roles in the development of our society through technology, art, culture, economic and other fields.After those persons passed away, their former residences, no matter how large or small, luxurious or shabby, are a repository not only as a memorial, but also a snapshot of the conditions in the period in which they lived.These residences become the best places to commemorate their accomplishments, display the examples of their work, providing vivid scenes for visitors to experience their living and working conditions, feel their spirit.Preserving these homes and their surroundings properly can create an excellent opportunity for the development of local culture, creating a unique local identity, promoting the social governance, benefiting the local economy and eventually improve the overall sustainable development of the region.(https://www.daowen.com)

However, according to the related criteria in cultural heritage preservation policies, not all renowned people’s former residences are able to be preserved, and the preserving standards varies from country to country.What is the specific definition of a renowned person in cultural heritage policy? Which residences of these people are worthy of preservation? What is the status of these sites in different countries? Finally, what different attributes do they possess compared to the general architectural heritage sites in a region? Understanding these questions will help us to clarify the proper methods for their preservation and potential for further development.