Daniela Brose

History of Conservation Philosophy in the U.K. since the 19th Century: Old Conservation Philosophy in the todays world: case study "Oberbaum-City", Berlin Daniela Brose

Essay from the year 2012 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Demographics, Urban Management, Planning, grade: 1,3, Oxford Brookes University (Department of Planning), language: English, abstract: Nowadays one can act on the assumption that in developed countries people have in general an idea of the meaning of conservation even though it is a highly complex field. Historic Conservation deals with the cultural heritage of all humankind. ?The Concept of a historic monument embraces not only the single architectural work but also the urban or rural setting in which is found the evidence of a particular civilization, a significant development or historic event" (Venice Charter, 1964). To be engaged with historic buildings always comes with the wide spectrum of conservation activities such as restoration, preservation, repair, renovation, refurbishment and facadism. It is a challenge to find the right solution given that each building or area has its own character and value and therefore will need different reflection and an individual treatment. People working in conservation are always confronted with the need for those unique solutions. However there rarely will be answers, rules or definitions. Nonetheless, within the time and as a result of conflicts during the 19th Century the philosophy of conservation and its guidelines have been formed.