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Architectural Conservation
Topics related to architectural conservation includes. 1. Architectural Evolution 2. Building Materials & Conservation 3. Sustainable Development 4. Building Study
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1. Architectural Evolution
A broad overview of the evolution of architectural forms over time, covering Egyptian, Greek, Roman, medieval and the renaissance.

1. Architectural Evolution

Is still a major

influence today

The Architecture of the

past
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1. Architectural Evolution
The history of Architecture in an Irish context from pre-Christian, through Christian, Medieval, Georgian, Victorian and Modern eras and styles.

2. Building Materials & Conservation

The properties, uses, deterioration and repair of some of building materials including stone and brick, concrete, mortars, metals and timber

 Conservation and Revitalization of Architecture

What is Conservation? What is Revitalization? Methods of Building Conservation

 What is conservation? What is revitalization?

Introduction to Conservation and Revitalization

Do you know these historic buildings? What is special about them? Why do we need to conserve them? What is their relationship with us?

Conservation
is all the processes of looking after a place so as to retain its cultural significance. It includes maintenance and according to circumstances may include preservation, restoration, reconstruction and adaption and will be commonly a combination of more than one of these.

Source: Australia ICOMOS. The Burra Charter: The Australia ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Significance. Burwood: Australia International Council of Monuments and Sites. 1999.

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Revitalization
to conserve existing (sometimes historic) buildings or districts while putting them into good use.

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How does revitalization benefit the society?

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Heritage Conservation Strengthens Cities

City Competitiveness High Value Investments

Small and Medium Sized Industries

Tourism

Civic Pride and Energy for Development

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Methods of Building Conservation

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Methods of building conservation

Preservation Maintenance Restoration

Reconstruction

Adaptation

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Preservation
To maintain the fabric of a place in its existing state and retarding deterioration.

Example: Hong Kong Observatory 1883 Building Year of completion: 1883

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Maintenance
Continuous protective care of fabric and setting of a place, and to be distinguished from repair, repair involves restoration or reconstruction

Example: Main Building, the University of Hong Kong Year of completion: 1912

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Restoration
Returning to a known earlier state without the introduction of new materials

Architectural Services Department, HKSAR

Example: Kom Tong Hall (Dr. Sun Yat-sen Museum) Former residence of Ho Kom Tong and later the headquarters of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Year of completion: 1894
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Reconstruction
Returning to a known earlier state Introduction of new materials

Information Services Department

Example: Murray House Former office quarters of Murray Barracks in Central Year of completion: 1846
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Adaptation
Change in function Introduction of new materials

Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Example: Yau Ma Tei Theatre in 1990 and 2011

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[Discussion] What are the pros and cons, constraints and effects of each method?

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Summary
Conservation is the process of looking after a place or building so as to retain its cultural significance. Revitalization is to conserve existing (sometimes historic) buildings or districts by putting them in good use. Five methods of building conservation include Preservation, Maintenance, Restoration, Reconstruction and Adaptation

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