Denkmalpflege Vorlesung - Moderne Altstadt

Denkmalpflege Vorlesung - Moderne Altstadt & Städtisches Erbe

• Moderne Altstadt: Defined as a collection of historical buildings. Gustavo Giovannoni advocated for comprehensive protection, including all elements, finding a balance between preservation and development. His view positioned Denkmalpflege as an integral part of urban planning.

• Aldo Rossi: Saw the city as steeped in history. For Rossi, monuments were crucial for identity formation.

• München - Traditionalist Reconstruction: Discussion focused on balancing change with preservation. The Gärtnerplatz project epitomized this tension; restoration aimed at historical forms and details without being strictly historically accurate.

• Wien - Ringstraße: Focus on the narrative of the city, highlighting the distinct character of buildings adjacent to the Ringstraße compared to structures within it. This demonstrated contrast in reconstruction approaches.

• Köln - Rheinpromenade: The discussion highlighted the idea of the city's core as special conservation zones. Elements observed in 1531 and 1930 were echoed in the modern city's design.

• Basel: Shifting away from the National Socialist ideology in design and toward homogenization, adaptation, and revealing courtyards for light and air. The era of reconstruction and redevelopment was addressed.

• Düsseldorf (1952): Historical development involved ideological and political manipulation. Areas like the Zitadelle Quarter were addressed.

• Frankfurt: Issues of demolition and reconstruction in the city were analyzed. A map from 1862 illustrated substantial changes.

• Abriss und Rekonstruktion (Generic City): The reconstruction of demolished historical buildings, incorporating "spolia," as a tool in urban redevelopment.

Denkmalpflege Vorlesung - Europäisches Denkmalschutzjahr 1975 & Stadtbaukunst Österreich

• Europäisches Denkmalschutzjahr (1975): Focus on rediscovering the city as a historical entity in Europe. A significant event (Congress and Declaration in 1975) aimed to protect architectural heritage. The need for a future-oriented, active conservation effort was stressed.

• Ensemble-Begriff: Defining the term "Ensemble" was explored as issues related to its legal standing.

• Stadtbauaufnahmen & Stadtbaukunst (Österreich): Exploration of the book "Stadtbauaufnahme und Stadtbaukunst" (1972, Hans Koeps). Discourse regarding the evaluation and preservation of cities, encompassing alteration, restoration, and revitalization.

• Modellstadt Rust: Preservation of the historical core of the city. Atlases of the historic areas were essential to the discussion. Comprehensive preservation was emphasized, going beyond the protection of single buildings.

• Shared oder Sharing (Identität): Analysis of the meaning and implications of "Shared Heritage" and the "Sharing Heritage processes." Processes of cultural inheritance were investigated, including their importance.

• Städtisches Erbe und Transformation: The analysis of urban space (Lynch, 1960). The key ideas were readability and elements of identification. The interrelationship of urban zones.

• Schrumpfung und Aneignung: The concept of temporary usage and the need for adaptable approaches to urban development.

• Venedig/Budapest Narrative: Examples of cities whose historical fabric has changed over time, drawing attention to the importance of the ongoing need to reflect and adjust strategies. The necessity to understand the different layers contributing to our understanding of a city was highlighted.

• Denkmalpflege in Ungarn: The current state of preservation efforts in Hungary was assessed with a focus on their importance for preservation.

• Erhaltung der Stadt: The complexity of factors and ongoing discussion needed for city preservation were stressed. The multiple aspects needing consideration were emphasized.