The Significance of the Historic Fabric: Why the Fine Grain Needs Conservation Policies
Authenticity of the built heritage is the sum of all the characteristics that allows for particular built fabric to present and represent its context and period (space and time). The materiality of the actual heritage is only valuable because it transports authenticity. We are currently dealing with...
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2019
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| description | Authenticity of the built heritage is the sum of all the characteristics that allows for particular built fabric to present and represent its context and period (space and time). The materiality of the actual heritage is only valuable because it transports authenticity. We are currently dealing with this issue from different perspectives and it is a very positive sign to see this issue getting a real public debate. It demonstrates social emancipation from all stakeholders by the end of the public debate. We should not prioritize the enrichment of all property owners, namely in the historic centre. This isn’t sustainable, and it is very incompatible with the assumed compromise with UNESCO to become a world heritage site. If we don’t create a systematic methodology of avoiding this kind of continuous pressure on the entire historical centre, we are going to keep on seeing a lot of things go. The facades of the old city are the framework of our collective identification of the city and its public spaces: they belong to the collectivity as much as to the property owner. |
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| spelling | The Significance of the Historic Fabric: Why the Fine Grain Needs Conservation Policies Authenticity of the built heritage is the sum of all the characteristics that allows for particular built fabric to present and represent its context and period (space and time). The materiality of the actual heritage is only valuable because it transports authenticity. We are currently dealing with this issue from different perspectives and it is a very positive sign to see this issue getting a real public debate. It demonstrates social emancipation from all stakeholders by the end of the public debate. We should not prioritize the enrichment of all property owners, namely in the historic centre. This isn’t sustainable, and it is very incompatible with the assumed compromise with UNESCO to become a world heritage site. If we don’t create a systematic methodology of avoiding this kind of continuous pressure on the entire historical centre, we are going to keep on seeing a lot of things go. The facades of the old city are the framework of our collective identification of the city and its public spaces: they belong to the collectivity as much as to the property owner. Instituto Cultural de Macau Macau Review of Culture Articles 2019 Architecture Cultural policy Heritage Historic Centre Urban planning Rui Leão |
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