scholarly journals A useful accessory: The use of lightweight replica ornament to manage the cultural heritage values of earthquake-prone buildings

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Moira Smith
Keyword(s):  
Material Culture ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Intrinsic Value ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Technical Aspect ◽  
Central Research ◽  
Heritage Buildings ◽  
Critical Heritage

<p>In NZ, some earthquake-prone heritage buildings have, historically, been restored with lightweight replica ornament to reconstruct decorative features that have been damaged or removed over time. But restoration has traditionally been a contested approach to conservation, particularly when heritage values and authenticity are considered to be intrinsic only to original or historic built fabric. This problem leads to the central research question addressed in this dissertation: ‘Can lightweight replica ornament be used to manage the heritage value of earthquake-prone heritage buildings?’ The research draws on Critical Heritage Studies which challenges the conventional stress on the intrinsic value of tangible heritage objects, and argues that heritage value is found in the intangible cultural processes that surround things. Consequently, authenticity is seen as pluralised and dependent on the cultural concerns, and aspirations, of local stakeholder communities.  Using the theoretical framework of critical heritage and material culture studies, this dissertation therefore examines a technical aspect of conservation practice by re-theorising the concept of 'restoration'. The research methodology employs an adapted model of Action Research to investigate current professional practice. After analysing the historical context of earthquake-prone heritage buildings in the first chapter, in chapter two qualitative interviews are conducted with professionals who have an interest in the management of earthquake-prone buildings. Through the analysis and discussion of this data, a new actor network model is developed which shows the wider context of the resolution of the earthquake-prone status of heritage buildings.  The findings suggest that professionals believe that heritage value is intrinsic to built fabric, and that the repair of existing built fabric is generally achievable. This means that replica ornament should only be considered for situations where reparability is unfeasible, and that lightweight substitute materials should only be used where traditional materials and technologies can longer be reproduced. Within these constraints it is possible to use lightweight replica ornament where it can be justified as a contributor to cultural heritage values. Furthermore, where professionals can reconcile the varying concerns of stakeholder communities in terms of safety and heritage value then lightweight replica ornament has the potential to add meaning to buildings and to become part of the narrative of place.</p>

scholarly journals A useful accessory: The use of lightweight replica ornament to manage the cultural heritage values of earthquake-prone buildings

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Moira Smith
Keyword(s):  
Material Culture ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Intrinsic Value ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Technical Aspect ◽  
Central Research ◽  
Heritage Buildings ◽  
Critical Heritage

<p>In NZ, some earthquake-prone heritage buildings have, historically, been restored with lightweight replica ornament to reconstruct decorative features that have been damaged or removed over time. But restoration has traditionally been a contested approach to conservation, particularly when heritage values and authenticity are considered to be intrinsic only to original or historic built fabric. This problem leads to the central research question addressed in this dissertation: ‘Can lightweight replica ornament be used to manage the heritage value of earthquake-prone heritage buildings?’ The research draws on Critical Heritage Studies which challenges the conventional stress on the intrinsic value of tangible heritage objects, and argues that heritage value is found in the intangible cultural processes that surround things. Consequently, authenticity is seen as pluralised and dependent on the cultural concerns, and aspirations, of local stakeholder communities.  Using the theoretical framework of critical heritage and material culture studies, this dissertation therefore examines a technical aspect of conservation practice by re-theorising the concept of 'restoration'. The research methodology employs an adapted model of Action Research to investigate current professional practice. After analysing the historical context of earthquake-prone heritage buildings in the first chapter, in chapter two qualitative interviews are conducted with professionals who have an interest in the management of earthquake-prone buildings. Through the analysis and discussion of this data, a new actor network model is developed which shows the wider context of the resolution of the earthquake-prone status of heritage buildings.  The findings suggest that professionals believe that heritage value is intrinsic to built fabric, and that the repair of existing built fabric is generally achievable. This means that replica ornament should only be considered for situations where reparability is unfeasible, and that lightweight substitute materials should only be used where traditional materials and technologies can longer be reproduced. Within these constraints it is possible to use lightweight replica ornament where it can be justified as a contributor to cultural heritage values. Furthermore, where professionals can reconcile the varying concerns of stakeholder communities in terms of safety and heritage value then lightweight replica ornament has the potential to add meaning to buildings and to become part of the narrative of place.</p>

THE NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS OF STAFF AND STUDENTS LIVING WITH HIV AND AIDS IN A SOUTH AFRICA RURAL-BASED UNIVERSITY

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-43
Author(s):  
Azwihangwisi Mavhandu-Mudzusi
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Central Research ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are making an impact in institutions of higher education. Studies have revealed that though few students and staff have been recorded to be suffering from HIV/AIDS, more have become ill and some have died in ways that signal the impact of HIV/AIDS. Universities can contribute to addressing the needs and expectations of staff and students living with HIV and AIDS. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the preparedness of a South African rural-based university in addressing the needs and expectations of staff and students living with HIV and AIDS. A qualitative study design was followed, with one South African rural-based university as the case setting. Qualitative interviews were conducted stemming from the central research question, “How is the university addressing the needs and expectations of staff and students living with HIV and AIDS?” Following an open coding method of data analysis, three themes emerged relating to how the needs and expectations of staff and students living with HIV and AIDS are addressed: persistence stigma and discrimination, limited assurance to confidentiality and, inadequate treatment, care and support. Recommendations were made for improvement of service delivery to address the needs and expectations of staff and students living with HIV and AIDS and further research should be conducted on large scale to determine other needs and expectations of SSLWHA other South African rural-based universities and how they are addressed.

scholarly journals The future of circular environmental impact indicators for cultural heritage buildings in Europe

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gillian Foster ◽  
Halliki Kreinin ◽  
Sigrid Stagl
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Environmental Indicators ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Existing Buildings ◽  
Impact Indicator ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Heritage Buildings ◽  
Project Level

Abstract Background The European building and construction sector is extremely resource-intensive. This makes the renovation of existing buildings, including the adaptive reuse of cultural heritage buildings (ARCH), important for reducing the materials and energy intensity of the sector. Currently, Europe is embarking on a Circular Economy (CE) strategy that directly affects the environmental indicators for buildings and landscapes, including ARCH. However, there is a misalignment between macro-level European CE policy goals and micro-level renovation and management of existing buildings and ARCH. The analysis shows that macro European Union-level indicators are too narrowly defined to effectively guide the implementation of CE at the micro-project level for ARCH. Results This policy study develops a comprehensive ARCH Circular Environmental Impact Indicator Framework to close this gap by: (1) defining the research question; (2) identifying the causal network; and (3) selecting the best indicators. The study compares Circular Environmental Indicators for ARCH projects to current and developing European management schemes. Best practices in environmental impact assessment at the project level are highlighted for the building and construction sector in Europe. Conclusions The proposed new framework is a comprehensive and suitable list of explicitly circular environmental indicators for ARCH. The framework has immediate practical applications for practitioners and policymakers interested in the CE regime for buildings in Europe.

scholarly journals POTENSI PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH PLASTIK SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF ELEMEN PENGGANTI DI BANGUNAN CAGAR BUDAYA KOTA SEMARANG (Studi Kasus: Soesman Kantoor)

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Frista Kurniasari ◽  
Ferry Hermawan ◽  
Sudarno Sudarno
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
New Materials ◽  
Rapid Population Growth ◽  
Structural Element ◽  
Temporary Support ◽  
Alternative Material ◽  
Heritage Buildings

<p>Indonesia as the second largest contributor in global were produced about 9.52 million tons plastic or 14% of the total waste. The rapid population growth of urban area in Indonesia indirectly encourages various activities that affect the volume of waste. Semarang city were contributing waste in landfills reaches 850,000 tons per day, where 1,000 tons unmanageable. Unsorted garbage has the potential as new materials option in cultural heritage buildings. To elaborate these potential options, this research has been conducted qualitative method as the best approach to answer the research question. This research investigates the stakeholders’ perspectives about potential of plastic waste for replacement material of heritage buildings. The results show that there is a lack of data on waste management which is one of the challenges to find out how much volume of plastic waste can be reused. In addition, the principle of building cultural heritage is opposed to the use of plastic waste as an alternative material as a substitute element. In conclusion, plastic waste has a little potential from current waste to be applied on heritage buildings are limited element such as roof, furniture or temporary support of the structural element.</p>

Regeneration of a historic city block: the example of the relocation of the historic Atelier building to the cloister area of the Congregation of the Resurrection in Krakow

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bogusław Podhalański ◽  
Anna Połtowicz
Keyword(s):  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Steel Structure ◽  
City Block ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Straight Line ◽  
Heritage Buildings ◽  
Heritage Building ◽  
Historic City ◽  
The City

Abstract The article discusses a project that features the relocation of the historic Atelier building, built by Krakow-based architect Wandalin Beringer (1839–1923) who was active in the early twentieth century, and the regeneration of a plot belonging to the Congregation of the Resurrection since 1885, which is located at 12 Łobzowska Street in Krakow. The method includes cutting the entire structure off at the foundation and then after reinforcing it with a steel structure transporting it in its entirety to the new location. The project included two possible variants of moving the building in a straight line, either by 21 or 59 metres and evaluates two projects of further regeneration, the adaptive reuse of the building as an exhibition and religious space as well as a proposal for the remodelling of the nearby plot that belongs to the Congregation into a space for meditation and as a recreational park. The aim of these measures is to prevent the demolition of this building, now over a century old, as a result of which a forgotten element of the cultural heritage of the city will be saved. This project was based on the results of analyses of the cultural and historical conditions of Krakow. The block of buildings in which the Atelier in question is located is a very attractive location, near to the very centre of Krakow, adjacent to residential, service and educational buildings. It is directly adjacent to the Monastery Complex of the Congregation of the Resurrection, listed as a heritage building under conservation protection (municipal registry of heritage buildings). In the second half of the twentieth century, the building was used as a workroom by artists such as Xawery Dunikowski and later by the sculptress Teodora Stasiak. The case of the Atelier may provide an inspiration for discussion as well as raising awareness among citizens and city authorities to avoid future situations in which cultural heritage may become forgotten or demolished.

scholarly journals Intrinsic Value and Perceived Essentialism of Culture Heritage Sites as Tools for Planning Interventions

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 5078
Author(s):  
Magdalena Roszczynska-Kurasinska ◽  
Anna Domaradzka ◽  
Anna Wnuk ◽  
Tomasz Oleksy
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Intrinsic Value ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Design Changes ◽  
Culture Heritage ◽  
Response To Change

In order to remain alive and relevant, cultural heritage sites have to react and adapt to changing context in a coherent manner, i.e., in a way that is in line with the memory and identity of the place. The incoherent changes, i.e., the transformations that according to the local community do not agree with a character of a place, can be destructive for the long-term vitality of urban cultural heritage. In this study, we test which factors influence social acceptance of different alternations within the context of urban historical gardens that might, in turn, ensure the resilience of the place. Our study focuses on the intangible qualities of the place measured by intrinsic value, perceived essentialism and anti-essentialism as important predictors shaping the response to change. The correlational study was conducted using an online questionnaire designed to empirically grasp intangible qualities of cultural heritage sites. Five hundred twenty-nine responses were included in the analysis. The study shows that perceived historic value, inherent value (uniqueness and importance of the place) and (anti-)essentialist character of a place capture the differences between parks well and enables the finding of interventions that are coherent with a site’s genius loci. Measuring intangible qualities of urban gardens can help to design changes that find higher approval among local community members and users of the site. We discuss how the analysis of an intrinsic value and essentialism allows for planning better spatial interventions that align with the human-centered approach to urban development.

scholarly journals The “Intrinsic Value” of Cultural Heritage as Driver for Circular Human-Centered Adaptive Reuse

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3231
Author(s):  
Luigi Fusco Girard ◽  
Marilena Vecco
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Intrinsic Value ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Adaptive Reuse ◽  
Living Organism ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Model Concept ◽  
Investment Decision Making ◽  
Instrumental Values

By referring to the European Green Deal, this paper analyzes the “intrinsic value” of cultural heritage by investigating the human-centered adaptive reuse of this heritage. This implies questions such as how to improve the effectiveness of reuse, restoration, and valorization interventions on cultural heritage/landscapes and how to transform a cultural asset into a place, interpreted as a living ecosystem, to be managed as a living organism. The autopoietic characteristic of the eco-bio-systems, specifically focusing on the intrinsic versus instrumental values of cultural heritage ecosystem is discussed in detail. Specifically, the notion of complex social value is introduced to express the above integration. In ecology, the notion of intrinsic value (or “primary value”) relates to the recognition of a value that “pre-exists” any exploitation by human beings. The effectiveness of transforming a heritage asset into a living ecosystem is seen to follow from an integration of these two values. In this context, the paper provides an overview of the different applications of the business model concept in the circular economy, for a better investment decision-making and management in heritage adaptive reuse. Matera case is presented as an example of a cultural heritage ecosystem. To conclude, recommendations toward an integrated approach in managing the adaptive reuse of heritage ecosystem as a living organism are proposed.

scholarly journals The Adaptive Reuse of Cultural Heritage in European Circular City Plans: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2889
Author(s):  
Gillian Foster ◽  
Ruba Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Urban Landscape ◽  
Adaptive Reuse ◽  
Creative Cities ◽  
European Cities ◽  
Heritage Buildings ◽  
Multiple Uses

A new movement in urban environmental policy, the circular economy (CE), aims to change how Europeans consume and produce materials and energy. Cities are taking up the CE challenge. This research inquires whether the infant CE programs in European cities include cultural heritage and adaptive reuse of cultural heritage (ARCH) buildings. ARCH buildings exemplify the central principal of the CE, which is a temporally long service life with multiple uses for several generations of users. In addition, culture and cultural heritage buildings are established drivers of socioeconomic development, urban landscape, and identity. Hypothetically, cultural heritage and adaptive reuse of cultural heritage (ARCH) buildings should be prominently included in European cities’ CE programs, particularly those cities that are highly ranked on the 2019 European Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor (Monitor). To test this hypothesis, this study creates a novel dataset that profiles the existing circular city plans of 190 European cities included in the Monitor’s ranking. Contrary to the hypothesis, just seven percent of cities in the dataset include cultural heritage. European cities are missing an opportunity to achieve their CE goals and preserve their unique identities as embodied in the built environment.

scholarly journals A HYBRID MULTIPLE CRITERIA EVALUATION METHOD OF RANKING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE STRUCTURES FOR RENOVATION PROJECTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 318-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zenonas TURSKIS ◽  
Zydrune MORKUNAITE ◽  
Vladislavas KUTUT
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Problem Solution ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Heritage Buildings ◽  
Multiple Criteria Evaluation ◽  
Hierarchy Process

Cultural heritage item preservation, renovation and adaptation to the social needs of people, as well as their passing from generation to generation, is a problem relevant from economic, historical, archeological, religious, technological, research and other perspectives. They are typical strategic multi-criteria decision-making problems. The state institutions and the owners and managers of the heritage items invest in their preservation. In fact, every country has a great number of the registered heritage structures. To ensure their effective management and renovation, a lot of implementation projects and strategies should be developed and evaluated. This work requires large investments and time. The paper presents a hybrid model developed for ranking the heritage buildings intended for renovation according to their value. The model for problem solution based on integrated using two MCDM methods Analytic Hierarchy Process and EDAS. A set of the criteria for evaluating the projects, concerning the renovation of cultural heritage items defined.

Pemanfaatan Bangunan Cagar Budaya di Area Duizen Vierkanten Paal Kota Pontianak sebagai Sumber Pembelajaran Sejarah

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-28
Author(s):  
Haris Firmansyah ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Outdoor Learning ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
West Kalimantan ◽  
Learning History ◽  
Interactive Analysis ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Heritage Buildings ◽  
Historical Heritage ◽  
Colonial Government

One of the historical relics is a cultural heritage building. Cultural heritage buildings located around student are necessary and important to be introduced to them so that they will be interested in studying history. In the city of Pontianak itself, there are cultural heritage buildings that student need to study as a source of historical learning, namely the cultural heritage buildings located in the Duizen Vierkanten Paal area as a Dutch historical heritage. This study aims to identify the sites of cultural heritage buildings in the Duizen Vierkanten Paal area of Pontianak City and how to use them in learning history at SMA Negeri 3 Kota Pontianak City. This research uses descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Data was collected through literature study, observation, and interviews. The interactive analysis technique of the three components of the analysis used is data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing or verification. The results of this study are 1) Duizen Vierkanten Paal is the center of the Colonial government (Eropesche Bestuur) for Westersche Afdeeling van Borneo. There are several cultural heritage buildings left by the Dutch colonial government, including: The Old Bank Indonesia Building (De Javasche Bank Office Pontianak Branch), the Old Post Office (post telegraph office), the Kwarda Pramuka Building West Kalimantan and the Pontianak 14 State Elementary School (Holland Inlandsche School). 2) For the use of cultural heritage buildings located in the Duizen Vierkanten Paal area, teachers can implement it in the form of outdoor learning-based history learning. Salah satu peninggalan sejarah adalah bangunan cagar budaya. Bangunan cagar budaya yang terdapat di sekitar siswa perlu dan penting untuk dikenalkan kepada mereka sehingga meraka akan tertarik untuk mempelajari sejarah. Di Kota Pontianak sendiri terdapat bangunan cagar budaya yang perlu dipelajari oleh siswa sebagai sumber pembelajaran sejarah yakni bangunan cagar budaya yang terdapat di area Duizen Vierkanten Paal sebagai peninggalan sejarah Belanda. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi situs bangunan cagar budaya yang terdapat di area Duizen Vierkanten Paal Kota Pontianak dan bagaimana pemanfaatannya dalam pembelajaran sejarah pada SMA Negeri 3 Kota Pontianak. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui studi kepustakaan, observasi, dan wawancara. Teknik analisis interaktif dari tiga komponen analisis yang digunakan adalah reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan atau verifikasi. Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini adalah 1) Duizen Vierkanten Paal merupakan wilayah yang pusat pemerintahan Kolonial (Eropesche Bestuur) untuk Westersche Afdeeling van Borneo. Terdapat beberapa bangunan cagar budaya peninggalan pemerintahan Koolonial Belanda yakni antara lain: Gedung Bank Indonesia Lama (Kantor De Javasche Bank Cabang Pontianak), Kantor Post Lama (post telegraf kantoor), Gedung Kwarda Pramuka Kalimantan Barat dan Sekolah Dasar Negeri 14 Pontianak (Holland Inlandsche School). 2) Untuk pemanfaatan bangunan cagar budaya yang terdapat di area Duizen Vierkanten Paal ini guru bisa melaksanakannya dalam bentuk pembelajaran sejarah berbasis Outdoor Learning.

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