Architectural Conservation
1Architectural ConservationArchitectural ConservationTopics related to architectural conservation includes.
Architectural Evolution
Building Materials & Conservation
Sustainable Development
Building Study231. Architectural EvolutionA broad overview of the evolution of architectural forms over time, covering Egyptian, Greek, Roman, medieval and the renaissance.
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The Architecture of the pastIs still a major influence today 1. Architectural Evolution51. Architectural EvolutionThe history of Architecture in an Irish context from pre-Christian, through Christian, Medieval, Georgian, Victorian and Modern eras and styles.
62. Building Materials & ConservationThe properties, uses, deterioration and repair of some of building materials including stone and brick, concrete, mortars, metals and timber
Conservation and Revitalization of ArchitectureWhat is Conservation? What is Revitalization?Methods of Building Conservation7What is conservation? What is revitalization?
8Introduction to Conservation and RevitalizationDo you know these historic buildings?What is special about them?Why do we need to conserve them?What is their relationship with us?
9Conservationis all the processes of looking after a place so as to retain its cultural significance. It includes maintenance and according to circumstances may include preservation, restoration, reconstruction and adaption and will be commonly a combination of more than one of these.
Source: Australia ICOMOS. The Burra Charter: The Australia ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Significance. Burwood: Australia International Council of Monuments and Sites. 1999.
10Revitalization
to conserve existing (sometimes historic) buildings or districts while putting them into good use.
11How does revitalization benefit the society?
1213Heritage Conservation Strengthens Cities
City CompetitivenessHigh Value Investments Small and Medium Sized IndustriesTourismCivic Pride and Energy for DevelopmentMethods of Building Conservation1415
PreservationMaintenanceRestorationAdaptationReconstructionMethods of building conservation
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Example: Hong Kong Observatory 1883 BuildingYear of completion: 1883
To maintain the fabric of a place in its existing state and retarding deterioration.Preservation17MaintenanceExample:Main Building, the University of Hong KongYear of completion: 1912
Continuous protective care of fabric and setting of a place, and to be distinguished from repair, repair involves restoration or reconstruction
18Example:Kom Tong Hall (Dr. Sun Yat-sen Museum)Former residence of Ho Kom Tong and later the headquarters of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsYear of completion: 1894
RestorationReturning to a known earlier state without the introduction of new materials
Architectural Services Department, HKSAR19Example:Murray HouseFormer office quarters of Murray Barracks in CentralYear of completion: 1846ReconstructionReturning to a known earlier stateIntroduction of new materials
Information Services Department20
Change in functionIntroduction of new materials
Example:Yau Ma Tei Theatrein 1990 and 2011
Adaptation Leisure and Cultural Services Department21
[Discussion]What are the pros and cons, constraints and effects of each method?
SummaryConservation is the process of looking after a place or building so as to retain its cultural significance.Revitalization is to conserve existing (sometimes historic) buildings or districts by putting them in good use.Five methods of building conservation include Preservation, Maintenance, Restoration, Reconstruction and Adaptation
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