Abstract
The aim of this master thesis is to research and develop existing heritage spaces into more sustainable and commercially attractive living/interaction spaces. Human-centered design approaches are adopted to assess the future potential of Bakklandet (Trondheim) to be developed into an entrepreneurial heritage site. In the past several years, “Bakklandet” has been and still is the most important historical site of Trondheim, attracting tourists worldwide. However, compared to other heritage sites such as ones in France and Italy, a lack of commercial activities has been observed. To remain relevant as a future heritage site, which is attractive and interactive for locals and tourists, Bakklandet needs to be an outstanding example of architecture or testimony to a cultural tradition, which exhibits an important interchange of human values over a period of time. The introduction of local entrepreneurship can be a catalyst to strengthen and sustain the existence of a cultural tradition embodied by its human values and made visible though it’s historical architecture. Using a case-study research method, the Bakklandet context has been analyzed. After that, the focus group and the stakeholders have been determined and serval interviews have been conducted. After designing service blueprints, and getting certain feedback, the user interface has been designed based on the needs of the district and the locals.
