Research on the Protection and Utilization of 20th Century Architectural Heritage in Beijing: Taking Medical Buildings as an Example

The protection and reuse of architectural heritage has become increasingly important, with China's architectural heritage gaining global attention. Medical buildings are crucial to people's livelihoods, and many 20th century examples in Beijing still serve their intended functions. However, there are few documented cases regarding the protection of medical buildings in theoretical and case studies of 20th century architecture in Beijing. It is important to prioritize the protection of 20th century architectural heritage in Beijing's development, proposing targeted protection and utilization models. This article focuses specifically on the former sites of Beijing Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing Tongren Hospital, and Beijing Friendship Hospital as prime examples to analyze problems in their protection and utilization. Strategies for protecting these medical buildings and expanding ideas for better utilization are proposed.