Integrating Immersive Technology into Micro-Scale Spatial Design for Urban Villages
Integrating Immersive Technology into Micro-Scale Spatial Design for Urban Villages

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  • Xinrui Gao The University of Melbourne
  • Hanzhe Bao Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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10.31182/cubic.2025.8.78

Keywords:

urban villages, urban regeneration, sustainable redevelopment, immersive technology

Abstract

Rapid urbanisation in China has led to urban villages, presenting challenges in spatial governance and renewal. Advanced digital and parametric methodologies can extend beyond traditional building-focused strategies to address public space vitality and resident demand issues. However, their effectiveness in capturing and responding to intricate spaces and individual needs within urban villages remains underexplored. This study investigates how mixed reality (MR) in experiential design systems can revitalise urban villages. We review existing literature and design projects using digital tools in the survey, analysis, and design phases of urban village regeneration. We then propose a design framework that leverages immersive technology to revitalise public spaces. Using Shenzhen’s Baishizhou as a case site, the research focuses on four types of highly utilised public spaces from the perspective of migrant renters. Integrating MR technology, this multi-port framework effectively bridges the gap inherent in existing digital tools, thereby enhancing designer productivity.

How to Cite

Gao, X., & Bao, H. (2025). Integrating Immersive Technology into Micro-Scale Spatial Design for Urban Villages. Cubic Journal, 8(8), 17–32. https://doi.org/10.31182/cubic.2025.8.78

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2025-12-01

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 8 (2025): Searching for Innocence Through the Synergies of Interactions — Scripting · Sensing · Interacting

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Articles

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Author Biographies

Xinrui Gao, The University of Melbourne

Xinrui Gao is currently a PhD candidate in urban planning at the Melbourne School of Design, The University of Melbourne. Her research interests include urban redevelopment, displacement, neighbourhood relationships and affordable housing.

Hanzhe Bao, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hanzhe Bao is currently a research assistant at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Architectural Design from Chung Yuan Christian University in Taiwan and a Master's degree in Architectural Design from the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London. His previous work includes parametric fabrication, materials research, and parametric architectural modeling. He is currently engaged in the application and development of mixed reality (MR) technology. Hanzhe is a researcher with extensive experience in interdisciplinary studies.

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