- Cultural Heritage Law, Urban Conservation, Conservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings and Monuments, History of Art and Architecture, History and Theory of Modern Architecture, Architectural Heritage Conservation, and 8 moreModernist Architecture (Architectural Modernism), Heritage Studies, Cultural Heritage Management, Adaptive Architecture, Intangible Cultural Heritage (Culture), Intangible cultural heritage, Cultural Heritage Conservation, and Cultural Heritageedit
The cultural heritage of urban quarters in Kosovo were faced with a lot of social and physical challenges during last century, particularly endured in 1999, after a war which resulted partial destruction of their urban settlements.... more
The cultural heritage of urban quarters in Kosovo were faced with a lot of social and physical challenges during last century, particularly endured in 1999, after a war which resulted partial destruction of their urban settlements. Introducing and underlining the concepts of heritage value of case study, distinguished Grand Bazaar of Gjakova - Çarshia e Madhe në Gjakovë, towards establishing an economic prosperity of the municipality is a challenging issue. Hence, the interminable discussions and not integrated approach of complex and demanding issues, diminishes the community interest to invest in further distinguishing value of cultural heritage by applying a sustainable conservation principles and in accordance with international Charters. The research relies on sustainable development concepts, applied as a tool to synthesize researched data found at relevant heritage institutions and to promote a cultural heritage richness of case study for local economic development component and community well-being demands.
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Presentation held at the CHwB Interpretation Camp - Preservation of Prizren Fortress
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“Outstanding architectural monuments built during the Middle Ages and the Ottoman period, have remained intact until today: fourteenth century churches and monasteries of a unique aesthetic accomplishment and mosques of great stylistic... more
“Outstanding architectural monuments built during the Middle Ages and the Ottoman period,
have remained intact until today: fourteenth century churches and monasteries of a unique
aesthetic accomplishment and mosques of great stylistic perfection, but also non-religious
buildings like fortresses, urban centres and bridges, highlight the dense artistic creativity that is
characteristic of the region and that now forms the impressive built cultural heritage in
Kosovo.”
have remained intact until today: fourteenth century churches and monasteries of a unique
aesthetic accomplishment and mosques of great stylistic perfection, but also non-religious
buildings like fortresses, urban centres and bridges, highlight the dense artistic creativity that is
characteristic of the region and that now forms the impressive built cultural heritage in
Kosovo.”
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The built heritage is often exposed to the risk of destruction from manmade hazards – war, negligence, lack of awareness andappropriate regulations. Kosovo’s rich cultural heritageendured a terrible war that resulted with serious... more
The built heritage is often exposed to the risk of destruction from manmade hazards – war,
negligence, lack of awareness andappropriate regulations. Kosovo’s rich cultural heritageendured a terrible
war that resulted with serious damage.This heritage nowadays is faced with challenges and opportunities.
The main aim of this research is focused in integration and evaluation of main conservation practices applied
in three heritage buildings: (1) The Great Hammam in Pristina; (2) ex. Hotel “Union” in Pristina; and(3)
Hydro Power Plant in Prizren; in order to introduce usage of principles and conservation concepts towards
strengthening social role in the process of rehabilitation.The outcome of this research, through the detailed
study of the problems, illustrated with practical examples, is to create a path that will serve in establishment
of Sustainable Conservation Principles for built heritage located on the territory of Kosovo, in accordance
with international Charters, the attributes of the built heritage and existing professional capacities.
negligence, lack of awareness andappropriate regulations. Kosovo’s rich cultural heritageendured a terrible
war that resulted with serious damage.This heritage nowadays is faced with challenges and opportunities.
The main aim of this research is focused in integration and evaluation of main conservation practices applied
in three heritage buildings: (1) The Great Hammam in Pristina; (2) ex. Hotel “Union” in Pristina; and(3)
Hydro Power Plant in Prizren; in order to introduce usage of principles and conservation concepts towards
strengthening social role in the process of rehabilitation.The outcome of this research, through the detailed
study of the problems, illustrated with practical examples, is to create a path that will serve in establishment
of Sustainable Conservation Principles for built heritage located on the territory of Kosovo, in accordance
with international Charters, the attributes of the built heritage and existing professional capacities.