Pocket Park Complex: a possible solution to heritage public building conversions based on research of the adaptation of St James Church

In this era of rapid changes in technology, culture, and policies, it is difficult for people to find a sense of belonging. With fast-developing high-density cities, expanding reinforced concrete buildings, shrinking personal spaces and green areas, more human bodies are forced to locate themselves in crowded city centres, but their spirits struggle to be settled. Our society is becoming more and more fragmented because of the concept of "property". Many public spaces that once carried people's memories have been traded and privatised for economic profit. In order to find solutions for the weakening sense of belonging caused by increasing "boundaries" and fewer memorial places in urban development, I chose to start with the preservation and renovation of heritage buildings and seek a design theory that can continue carrying residents' memories and spirits, and an answer for more social inclusion.