On November 14, the School of Art and Design held a seminar titled "Exploring Red Legacy and Preserving Historic Architectural Heritage" at the One-Stop Student Community Service Center. The event invited Chen Lu, a faculty member from the Social Design Department of the School of Art and Design, as the keynote speaker. Also in attendance were Yuan Xiao, a counselor from the School of Art and Design, Zhang Xize, a counselor from the School of Air Transportation (Flight College), along with students from both schools.

Professor Chen Lu introduced the relevant project from six key aspects. The practice centers on "leveraging red resources effectively and inheriting the red gene," focusing on Shanghai's high-quality red cultural heritage. The phased achievements concentrate on exploring new models for community involvement in the preservation of red historic buildings. In the initial stages, the project analyzed the outcomes and directions of red architectural preservation in Shanghai by examining the relationships between architecture and people, the environment, and society. It further established a self-sustaining system connecting "residents—red buildings—urban development" through community ties, achieving sustainability in preservation. The core concept is that residents improve the environment around the buildings through community efforts, the city (or region) enhances its soft power through preservation, and residents actively participate while benefiting from the rewards of preservation.

This model has already generated positive impact. The next step will involve addressing shortcomings by aligning with national policies and practical needs, laying the foundation for its promotion in Shanghai and across the country. Professor Chen expressed that the project will continue to refine its core elements to better meet the practical demands of preserving Shanghai’s red historic buildings.