RST 609E - Conservation of Modern Achitectural Heritage

Course Objectives

1. The definition of the concept of Modern Architecture and its sub-styles and genres,
2. Internationally accepted criteria in the conservation of Modern Architectural Heritage,
3. Methods of intervention in the conservation of Modern Architectural Heritage with case studies,
4. Discussions on and critical evaluation of case studies.

Course Description

Modernism in architecture: concepts, origin, styles and genres, effect of architectural and urban-scape; the acceptance of the works of Modern Architecture as cultural property, criteria for selection and designation, conservation and restoration approaches; methods of intervention