Research Catalog

Title

Architecture in conservation : managing development at historic sites / James Strike.

Author

Strike, James.

Publication

London ; New York : Routledge, 1994.

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Details

Description

ix, 163 pages : illustrations; 26 cm.

Summary

"One of the problems faced by museums and heritage organisations is adapting old buildings to their needs or building new ones to fit in with historic sites. How exactly should you create a visitors' centre? How can a building be altered to accommodate a museum? The real difficulty lies where the budget is minimal and the potential damage to the environment or setting enormous." "Architecture in Conservation looks at the need to respond sensitively to the limitations or potentials of the environment. James Strike explains the strategies for producing new development at historic sites, examining the philosophy of conservation practice and stressing the importance of taking into account the characteristics of each individual site. He explains the way in which the methods of producing good developments relate to our very perception of history, and addresses the practical problems involved in developing appropriate sites. Case studies from around the world demonstrate the potential of each approach." "James Strike draws on his broad experience in architectural practice to show that a sensitive approach to these issues can unlock conservation problems and open up new opportunities for architectural expansion. Architecture in Conservation will be of considerable interest to site owners and architects responsible for site development, and to students of architecture and history."--BOOK JACKET.

Series Statement

The Heritage

Uniform Title

Heritage

Subjects

• Historic sites > Conservation and restoration
• Historic buildings > Remodeling for other use

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

1. Introduction. 1.1. The aim of the book. 1.2. Identifying the problem. 1.3. The conservation field. 1.4. The scope of study -- 2. The field of study. 2.1. Views of history. 2.2. Present attitudes. 2.3. The special character of historic sites. 2.4. Guides and regulations -- 3. Connections by association. 3.1. The concept of association. 3.2. The role of perception. 3.3. Cognitive and instinctive actions. 3.4. Buildings as symbols. 3.5. Ideas and emotions. 3.6. Levels of comprehension. 3.7. Layers of meaning. 3.8. Translation of ideas into architecture. 3.9. The significance of time -- 4. Response to location. 4.1. Historical tracks and paths. 4.2. External spaces. 4.3. Formal and informal sites. 4.4. Layers of history. 4.5. Allegiance of the new architecture. 4.6. Grain and matrix. 4.7. Regional traditions -- 5. At the monument. 5.1. The paths of lords and servants. 5.2. Perceptual transparency. 5.3. Inside or outside space. 5.4. Enclosures. 5.5. New roofs and umbrellas. 5.6. Egg in the basket. 5.7. A sense of separation -- 6. Connections by assimilation. 6.1. Shape and proportion. 6.2. Morphology. 6.3. Mother and child. 6.4. Transitions. 6.5. Syntax and detail. 6.6. Modern use of historical details -- 7. Presence or anonymity. 7.1. Blend or blatant. 7.2. Concealed architecture. 7.3. Preservation or restoration. 7.4. Replacing lost fabric. 7.5. Building history. 7.6. Opposites -- 8. The way forward. 8.1. Duty of care. 8.2. Market forces. 8.3. Commissioning the project. 8.4. Quality. 8.5. Approach.

ISBN

• 0415081300
• 9780415081306

LCCN

93018376

OCLC

• ocm27431830
• 27431830
• SCSB-9733332

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library