The Routledge Companion to the Philosophy of Architectural Reconstruction

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Synopsis
This companion investigates the philosophical and theoretical foundations determining the conditions of possibility and the limits that make the conservation, readaptation, and transformation of past buildings legitimate operations.As increasing ecological and economic challenges question opportunities for new construction, the process of restoring, transforming, and readapting buildings for new or continued use is becoming an essential part of architectural practice. At the same time, the role of building conservation is changing from mere material preservation to being part of a broader strategy for social regeneration, eco-awareness, and inclusive urban planning. Chapters of this volume explore the complex set of considerations that inform decisions to merely preserve, accurately restore or variously reuse a building. They also look at the broader philosophical concerns such as ethical and aesthetic values, combined with ideas of heritage, history, and collective identity. Case studies on reconstruction after war, gentrification, the restoration of ancient edifices, reconstruction following the effects of climate change, and the use of technology solutions among many others, make this a timely and urgent volume.Adopting a broad transcultural perspective with contributions from five continents, the volume combines theoretical approaches with more practical, case study-based investigations and will be of great interest to upper-level students and academics working in the fields of architecture, conservation, urban design, aesthetics, and heritage management.
Copyright:
2024

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ISBN-13:
9781040017920
Related ISBNs:
9781032368313, 9781040017876, 9781032368344, 9781003334200
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
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selection and editorial matter, Zoltán Somhegyi and Lisa Giombini
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Reference, Art and Architecture, Home and Garden, Earth Sciences
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Zoltán Somhegyi
Edited by:
Lisa Giombini

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