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Reconciling Authenticity and Repair in the Conservation of Modern Architecture
This paper is a précis of that presented at the Modern Matters conference organized by English Heritage in October 1995. The conference, subtitled Principles and Practice in Conserving Recent Architecture, sought to address some of the current issues faced by those involved in the care and conservation of buildings from our twentieth-century cultural heritage.
The present paper attempts to outline some of the apparent philosophical difficulties raised by the conservation of modern buildings, which arise largely from specific practical or physical issues. The current interest in authenticity in relation to the conservation of historic buildings is particularly relevant for buildings from our more recent past, forcing us to reassess existing principles and approaches. It is modem architecture's characteristic utilization of new technologies, together with the use of innovative materials and construction detailing, that makes the reconciliation of material and design, or aesthetic authenticity, problematic.
Increased understanding of the many technical issues and the development of economically viable repair techniques will clarify some of the controversial philosophical issues. Changing attitudes to our twentieth-century heritage will, no doubt, ensure that current opposition to the retention of important modem buildings will subside as understanding and appreciation for modem architecture grows. Investigating solutions to some of the key problems of deterioration can also inform current building practice and assist in achieving sustainable development in the future.
The proceedings from the Modern Matters conference will be published in full by Donhead Publishing and will be available later this year.
Reconciling Authenticity and Repair in the Conservation of Modern Architecture
This paper is a précis of that presented at the Modern Matters conference organized by English Heritage in October 1995. The conference, subtitled Principles and Practice in Conserving Recent Architecture, sought to address some of the current issues faced by those involved in the care and conservation of buildings from our twentieth-century cultural heritage.
The present paper attempts to outline some of the apparent philosophical difficulties raised by the conservation of modern buildings, which arise largely from specific practical or physical issues. The current interest in authenticity in relation to the conservation of historic buildings is particularly relevant for buildings from our more recent past, forcing us to reassess existing principles and approaches. It is modem architecture's characteristic utilization of new technologies, together with the use of innovative materials and construction detailing, that makes the reconciliation of material and design, or aesthetic authenticity, problematic.
Increased understanding of the many technical issues and the development of economically viable repair techniques will clarify some of the controversial philosophical issues. Changing attitudes to our twentieth-century heritage will, no doubt, ensure that current opposition to the retention of important modem buildings will subside as understanding and appreciation for modem architecture grows. Investigating solutions to some of the key problems of deterioration can also inform current building practice and assist in achieving sustainable development in the future.
The proceedings from the Modern Matters conference will be published in full by Donhead Publishing and will be available later this year.
Reconciling Authenticity and Repair in the Conservation of Modern Architecture
Macdonald, Susan (Autor:in)
Journal of Architectural Conservation ; 2 ; 36-54
01.01.1996
19 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Reconciling Authenticity and Repair in the Conservation of Modern Architecture
| British Library Conference Proceedings | 1996
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Conservation of Modern Architecture
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