Analysis of hot spots and paths of China’s industrial heritage reuse mode based on CiteSpace

The development of industrial heritage reuse has followed a trajectory from disorder to order, displaying distinct characteristics across different periods. This study aims to examine the focal points and trajectory of industrial heritage recycling in China, with a focus on the Nizhny Tagil Charter as the starting point. Utilizing the China National Knowledge Infrastructure visualization tool and CiteSpace, this research analyzes the quantity of journal articles, authors, institutions, and the timeline of literature keywords. The analysis reveals four distinct periods: the initial period, the vigorous period, the mature period, and the innovative period. The findings indicate that topics related to industrial heritage reuse have expanded extensively and comprehensively over time, demonstrating interconnectedness and inseparability. Industrial heritage has evolved from a singular utilization mode to encompass multifaceted aspects, such as economy, society, ecology, environment, and other multidirectional considerations.