Key Terms
Preservation,Conservation,Intervention,Restoration,Re-Use,Alteration,Re-Modeling,Re-Working.
Table of Contents
- Task 1: What do you think they mean?
- Task 2: What do they mean? How can we differentiate them?
- Spatial Awareness and Movement
- References
Task 1: What do you think they mean?
Task 2: What do they mean? How can we differentiate them?
Understanding the differences between these terms is essential for effective building development. Preservation involves protecting a building’s existing state and historical significance(nps.gov,2019). Conservation focuses on protecting natural resources and reusing materials(nps.gov,2019).
Restoration is the act of renovating a historic structure to match its historical appearance and functionality(Designingbuildings.co.uk,2022). Re-use Changing an old building for a new use(GHP Architects,2023). Alteration involves changes within a building to enhance or restore its function(Vrunda,2021).
Re-modeling pertains to modifying specific elements within a space or building, often for improved functionality(Mulvey, 2022). Also adapting the building for a new use.(Brooker & Stone, 2010). Re-working deals with construction mistakes and addressing errors made during the building process(Andony, 2022).
Finally, intervention Includes various activities like renovation, extension, or changes of use aimed at upgrading a building(Construction Dictionary,2023).
Spatial Awareness and Movement
In our studio, we watched videos about movement in spaces. One video showed a dancer in a bathroom, expressing how our bodies connect with the space, feeling textures while dancing, and moving around artistically.
This video shows how movement is a key part of how we use space, like walking around or getting from place to place. Victoria Hunter, in her book, talks about how we can understand spaces not just by what we see but also by how we feel and experience them with our bodies and other senses(Hunter, 2021, p. 49).
References
(2022, November 28). Restoration in the built environment. Designingbuildings. https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Restoration_in_the_built_environment
GHP Architects (2023, May 6). What Is Adaptive Reuse? May 6 How Old Buildings Can Meet New Needs. https://www.Ghp1.com/Blog/Adaptive-Reuse. https://www.ghp1.com/blog/adaptive-reuse
V. (2021, July 12). Essential Guide to House Alterations. https://www.Infurnia.com/. https://www.infurnia.com/blog/house-alterations
Mulvey, K. (2022, June 25). The Difference Between a Renovation and a Remodel, According to Pros. https://www.Realsimple.com/. https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/home-improvement/renovation-vs-remodel-definition
(2019, October 29). Conservation vs Preservation and the National Park Service. National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/teachers/classrooms/conservation-preservation-and-the-national-park-service.htm#:~:text=Conservation%20is%20generally%20associated%20with,protection%20of%20nature%20from%20use.
Andony, B. (2022, August 16). What is Construction Rework? National Park Service. https://mycomply.net/info/blog/cost-of-rework-in-construction/#:~:text=Construction%20rework%20is%20any%20unplanned,remedial%20steps%20can%20be%20taken.
(2022, August 16). CONSTRUCTION DICTIONARY. Intervention in the Existent Buildings. https://www.diccionariodelaconstruccion.com/en/planning-and-project-management/technical-office-operational-support/intervention-in-the-existent-buildings#:~:text=They%20are%20considered%20to%20be,c)%20Change%20of%20use.
Hunter, V. (2021). Site, Dance and Body (p. 49). Springer International Publishing AG.
Ismail Elzahed 
It’s good you are looking at defining key terms, conversation, preservation. Have a look at the writings of Fred Scott and the Burra Charter found on Moodle. And start to think about your approach to existing space.
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