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Cathedral Care and the Influence of Funding
Costly cathedral works departments exist for the continuity of the building fabric so that its functions are assured. Priorities in maintenance are determined by public safety and the long-term well-being of the building, from which an operable programme is developed. This should address the needs of the building and be independent of the way funding is secured. If technical and philosophical conditions are adamantly laid down by a majority funding source, conflict is likely to arise within the routes of decision-making and conservation practice. Where funding is conditional on work being executed within a limited time scale, subtle archaeological and architectural historic detail runs the danger of being overlooked. Productivity ought not to be a feature employed in the raising of funds, but should be related to work that is necessary. Where funding is not available in sufficient quantities to guarantee a quality response to the ailments of the building, a reduced response is preferable in all cases to a poor one.
Cathedral Care and the Influence of Funding
Costly cathedral works departments exist for the continuity of the building fabric so that its functions are assured. Priorities in maintenance are determined by public safety and the long-term well-being of the building, from which an operable programme is developed. This should address the needs of the building and be independent of the way funding is secured. If technical and philosophical conditions are adamantly laid down by a majority funding source, conflict is likely to arise within the routes of decision-making and conservation practice. Where funding is conditional on work being executed within a limited time scale, subtle archaeological and architectural historic detail runs the danger of being overlooked. Productivity ought not to be a feature employed in the raising of funds, but should be related to work that is necessary. Where funding is not available in sufficient quantities to guarantee a quality response to the ailments of the building, a reduced response is preferable in all cases to a poor one.
Cathedral Care and the Influence of Funding
O'Connor, Michael (author)
Journal of Architectural Conservation ; 4 ; 34-47
1998-01-01
14 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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