New Buildings in Historic Places: Preservation from an International Perspective

Posted 8/6/18

The issues that are most debated in historic preservation circles today in the United States are also the focus of debate in other countries. We can broaden our understanding of our own preservation …

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New Buildings in Historic Places: Preservation from an International Perspective

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The issues that are most debated in historic preservation circles today in the United States are also the focus of debate in other countries. We can broaden our understanding of our own preservation practices by considering them in an international context. This question is as relevant (and difficult) in Newport as it is in Rome or Paris, and a look at how others have addressed it may offer some guidance, both for preservation education and professional practice. Especially informative are the many Charters and declarations from such bodies as UNESCO and ICOMOS as well as from national and local authorities around the world over the last half century. One of the most contentious issues is the relation between new and old construction in areas under preservation regulation: Should new structures maintain a consistency of character and style with their historic neighbors, or should new construction confidently represent the style of the current moment? What can we learn from international experience about managing this relationship between old and new?
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