Community Landscape Design from the Perspective of Architectural Heritage Conservation: A Case Study in Hoi An, Quang Nam

Abstract

Urban development in Vietnam is entering a phase characterized by survival and sustainable growth, where challenges such as heritage preservation and improving community quality of life have become more urgent than ever. A central design question now focuses on how to create diverse and integrated community landscapes while simultaneously protecting historical architecture, activating cultural heritage, and fostering sustainable community development. This article examines specific types of community landscapes, including pocket parks and historically styled old quarters, to explore the challenges faced during preservation and renewal efforts in Hoi An, Vietnam. Through technical design analysis and performance evaluation, the study presents landscape design strategies from the perspective of architectural heritage conservation. These findings offer valuable insights for guiding community landscape renewal practices in Hoi An. The paper proposes a multi-scalar design strategy that incorporates living heritage principles into small-scale urban interventions such as pocket parks. This approach remains underexplored in current Vietnamese heritage conservation studies and contributes to the growing discourse on sustainable urban design.