CURRENT TRENDS IN THE RECONSTRUCTION OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS FOR HOTEL FACILITIES ON THE EXAMPLE OF СHINA

The paper studies the conversion of industrial buildings into hotels. The main periods for adaptive reuse of industrial buildings into hotels are determined, the characteristics of repurposed industrial buildings into hotels are considered, and the tendencies of such renovations are determined both by the experience around the world and national situations in China. The advantages and problems of repurposing industrial buildings into hotels are revealed, compared with new developments, as well as with other aspects of reusing industrial buildings. Based on the analysis, recommendations are proposed on the directions of such conversion. Based on the generalization of the processes of the adaptive reuse of industrial buildings into hotels in China, the main stages of their formation are identified: 1st Period – driven by market economy (1990-2003); 2nd Period - rapid spread phase (2009-2014); 3rd Stage - phase of in-depth research (since 2015). In comparison with new construction, the advantages of adaptive reuse are more cost-effective, which takes less time, preserves monuments of industrial architecture, activates surrounding economies, which leads to energy saving, protects the environment, and ensures sustainable development of territories The challenges and risks that arise during such renovations are systematized, identifying the main fields of research. This study shows that there are several trends in repurposing industrial buildings. Firstly, market and economic issues still matter, while preservation of culture and environment is taking a more important role. Secondly, saving the individuality and basic characteristics of old industrial buildings with the integration of modern elements is important to ensure sustainable development. Thirdly, modern technologies are more popular than before. Lastly, the original spatial, structural and external features of abandoned and destroyed industrial buildings are preserved at maximum to be converted into new functions.