<i>“FUKUGEN”</i> AND <i>“SEIBI”</i> IN HERITAGE BUILDINGS DESIGNATED UNDER THE NATIONAL TREASURES PRESERVATION LAW: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY FOR ENHANCING HERITAGE VALUE THROUGH <i>GENJOHENKO</i> (PHYSICAL MODIFICATI

This paper seeks to explore the potential connection between conventional architectural conservation methods and modern modification practices to enhance the heritage value of contemporary architecture. The author focuses on two key terms in heritage conservation terminology, “fukugen” (meaning to rebuild/restore to the original state) and “seibi” (meaning to arrange/improve harmoniously), and examines their meanings in the context of legal modification rules on designated heritage buildings. This examination elucidates the diachronic perspective of specific words for safeguarding or enriching heritage value and suggests a re-establishment of the approach in a comprehensive manner to align with the original meanings of both terms.