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Architectural Heritage and Site Management of Shuar Culture in the Amazon Region—Ecuador
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5974-937X
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6987-8802
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0315-6839
In recent decades, modern architecture has focused excessively on the search for new construction techniques to improve the city construction processes. This has led to a reduction in local construction techniques and materials, deteriorating cultural heritage and architectural landscape. Vernacular architecture is the result of a symbiosis of social, economic, and environmental aspects. It is therefore essential to understand the influence of architecture on lifestyle, as material, aesthetic, and functional aspects are also influential. Anthropological factors are also key, as the phenomena of change are shown in order to create guidelines for the analysis of safeguarding strategies. The Shuar are one of the 14 indigenous nationalities of Ecuador and are located in the south-east of the country, in the Amazon region. Their specific way of viewing the world involves symbolism in their spaces. During the last century, after colonization by religious expeditions, their lifestyle and construction techniques have been distorted, leading to a loss of their traditional heritage values, a situation which has worsened in recent years due to the arrival of new materials. This article aims to link the most important aspects of the Shuar settlements and their architecture to examine the problem which puts their vernacular architecture and culture at risk. Hence, strategies will be proposed to cover aspects of the indigenous territories, mitigate the threats, and identify a sustainable approach to their opportunities. The starting point of the conservation and site management proposal will be restoring value to the heritage aspects of its architecture through anthropological features.
Architectural Heritage and Site Management of Shuar Culture in the Amazon Region—Ecuador
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5974-937X
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6987-8802
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0315-6839
In recent decades, modern architecture has focused excessively on the search for new construction techniques to improve the city construction processes. This has led to a reduction in local construction techniques and materials, deteriorating cultural heritage and architectural landscape. Vernacular architecture is the result of a symbiosis of social, economic, and environmental aspects. It is therefore essential to understand the influence of architecture on lifestyle, as material, aesthetic, and functional aspects are also influential. Anthropological factors are also key, as the phenomena of change are shown in order to create guidelines for the analysis of safeguarding strategies. The Shuar are one of the 14 indigenous nationalities of Ecuador and are located in the south-east of the country, in the Amazon region. Their specific way of viewing the world involves symbolism in their spaces. During the last century, after colonization by religious expeditions, their lifestyle and construction techniques have been distorted, leading to a loss of their traditional heritage values, a situation which has worsened in recent years due to the arrival of new materials. This article aims to link the most important aspects of the Shuar settlements and their architecture to examine the problem which puts their vernacular architecture and culture at risk. Hence, strategies will be proposed to cover aspects of the indigenous territories, mitigate the threats, and identify a sustainable approach to their opportunities. The starting point of the conservation and site management proposal will be restoring value to the heritage aspects of its architecture through anthropological features.
Architectural Heritage and Site Management of Shuar Culture in the Amazon Region—Ecuador
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5974-937X
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6987-8802
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0315-6839
In recent decades, modern architecture has focused excessively on the search for new construction techniques to improve the city construction processes. This has led to a reduction in local construction techniques and materials, deteriorating cultural heritage and architectural landscape. Vernacular architecture is the result of a symbiosis of social, economic, and environmental aspects. It is therefore essential to understand the influence of architecture on lifestyle, as material, aesthetic, and functional aspects are also influential. Anthropological factors are also key, as the phenomena of change are shown in order to create guidelines for the analysis of safeguarding strategies. The Shuar are one of the 14 indigenous nationalities of Ecuador and are located in the south-east of the country, in the Amazon region. Their specific way of viewing the world involves symbolism in their spaces. During the last century, after colonization by religious expeditions, their lifestyle and construction techniques have been distorted, leading to a loss of their traditional heritage values, a situation which has worsened in recent years due to the arrival of new materials. This article aims to link the most important aspects of the Shuar settlements and their architecture to examine the problem which puts their vernacular architecture and culture at risk. Hence, strategies will be proposed to cover aspects of the indigenous territories, mitigate the threats, and identify a sustainable approach to their opportunities. The starting point of the conservation and site management proposal will be restoring value to the heritage aspects of its architecture through anthropological features.
Architectural Heritage and Site Management of Shuar Culture in the Amazon Region—Ecuador
Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation
Shahidan, Mohd Fairuz (Herausgeber:in) / Salih, Gasim Hayder Ahmed (Herausgeber:in) / Cardaci, Alessio (Herausgeber:in) / Mahmoud, Israa Hanafi (Herausgeber:in) / Morocho Jaramillo, David Eduardo (Autor:in) / Mileto, Camilla (Autor:in) / Vegas, Fernando (Autor:in)
International Conference CITAA Cities Identity Through Architecture and Arts ; 2022 ; Pisa, Italy
Urban Narratives: Exploring Identity, Heritage, and Sustainable Development in Cities ; Kapitel: 15 ; 201-214
20.03.2024
14 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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