Architectural Conservation

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The discussions to engage and build basic understanding of Heritage conservation can be fruitfully carried out through case studies, Site Visits, Presentations etc.

Introductory discussions on Architectural Conservation may include aspects on the Architect’s Role in responding to Historic Context.

Introduction to Conservation The evolution of theories in Conservation and their relevant influence on the field of practice and Global Guidelines (International Charters) may be traced.

Understanding Heritage Types of Heritage Heritage conservation- Need, Debate and purpose Defining Conservation, Preservation and Adaptive reuse.

Distinction between Architectural and Urban Conservation International agencies like ICCROM, UNESCO and their role in Conservation The conservation Principles and Ethics which become the basis for all decision making in Heritage Conservation may be elaborated. The restrains and strength of the legal legislation framework and policies at both national and international level may be discussed Conservation in India Museum conservation – monument conservation and the role of Archeological Survey of India – role of INTACH – Central and state government policies and legislations – inventories andprojects- select case studies of sites , the role of different Government, Non Government bodies and Locals at large. The challenges of Practice highlighting on funding, Risk preparedness and Management plan may be put forth.

Conservation Practice Brief Discussions on multiple conservation interventions like Conservation led regeneration , Urban Conservation, Cultural Landscapes, Historic Landscapes, Cultural Conservation, Living Heritage, Adaptive Reuse and Designing in Historic Context, etc may be taken up.

Listing of monuments- documentation of historic structures- assessing architectural character – historic structure report- guidelines for preservation, rehabilitation and adaptive re-use of historic structures- Case studies seismic retrofit and disabled access/ services additions to historic buildings- heritage site management Conservation Planning Conservation as a planning tool.- financial incentives and planning tools such as Transferable Development Right (TDR)-urban conservation and heritage tourism-case studies of conservation project management.

Suggested Books/Readings:

1. A Orbasli Aylin; Architectural Conservation: Principles and Practice, Wiley Blackwell, 2007.

2. Weiler Katharina; Authenticity in Architectural Heritage Conservation: Discourses, Opinions, Experiences in Europe, South and East Asia, Springer, 2016

3. Yang Minja; Don’t Tear it Down! Preserving the Earthquake RESISTANT Vernacular Architecture of Kashmir, Oinfroin Media, 2009.

4. Feilden Bernard; Conservation of Historic Buildings, Routledge, 1982.

5. Cohen Nahoum; Urban Conservation, MIT Press, 1999.

6. Jodidio Philip; The Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme: Strategies for Urban Regeneration, Prestel,2011.

7. Douet James; Industrial Heritage Re-tooled: The TICCIH Guide to Industrial Heritage conservation, Routledge,2015.

8. Park Seong-Yong; On Intangible Heritage Safeguarding Governance: An Asia Pacific Context, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2013

9. Antonio Ampil and MelchorSenen; Urban Conservation and Development: Sustaining the Spirit of Place, Open Dissertation Press, 2017

10. Donald Appleyard, “The Conservation of European Cities”, M.I.T. Press, Massachusetts, 1979.

11. James M. Fitch, “ Historic Preservation: Curatorial Management of the Built World” University Press of Virginia; Reprint edition, 1990

12. Robert E. Stipe, A Richer Heritage: Historic Preservation in the Twenty-First Century” Univ. of North Caroling press, 2003.

13. Conservation Manual, Bernard Fielden; INTACH Publication, 1989.

14. B.K. Singh, “State and Culture”, Oxford, New Delhi

15. A.G. K. Menon ed. “Conservation of Immovable Sites”, INTACH Publication, N.Delhi., 1988 Seminar Issue on Urban Conservation

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