Rescue & reuse: communities, heritage and architecture

Historic buildings and places play an essential role in the everyday lives of the people of the UK, their cultural identity and the economy. They can inspire creativity and enterprise, bring communities together, and make people happier about where they live. This book explores how historic building...

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Main Author: Waterson, Merlin 1947- (Author)
Other Authors: Morrison, Ian (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne RIBA Publishing 2019
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Online Access:Volltext
Summary:Historic buildings and places play an essential role in the everyday lives of the people of the UK, their cultural identity and the economy. They can inspire creativity and enterprise, bring communities together, and make people happier about where they live. This book explores how historic buildings across the UK have been brought back to life through the technical and enabling skills, creativity and sensitivity of architects. Exemplar projects explored through richly illustrated case studies demonstrate the value to society of re-using historic buildings, and will inspire a new generation of architects to get involved with community heritage projects at a time of great opportunity. Drawing on interviews with architects and their community clients, this book explores the challenges that they face, how they are overcome, and the benefits that follow
Item Description:Description based on print version record
Paralleltitel: Rescue and reuse
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 166 pages : color illustrations.)
ISBN:9780367814571
0367814579

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