1st Edition

Conservation Today Conservation in Britain since 1975

By David Pearce Copyright 1989
    256 Pages
    by Routledge

    256 Pages
    by Routledge

    This is the official book accompanying the major exhibition at the Royal Academy in May and June 1989, organised by the oyal Fine Art Commission. The exhibition, which is sponsored by The Wolfson Foundation, will follow its London opening with a travelling exhibit to the major British cities and to 13 European countries under the auspices of the British Council. The issue of conserving the 'built environment' is now no longer a problem for architects and planners alone; European Architectural Heritage Year in 1975 did much to awaken public interest in the issues and opportunities for creative re-use of old buildings. This exhibition shows what has been done in Britain to fulfil the aspirations of EAHY. The record of change is remarkable: the old hostility between development and preservation is slowly altering. It is now seen as possible to preserve and to profit. Nor are the 'profits' exclusively financial; the social gain from a better and more attractive environment is huge. The book provides a comprehensive survey of the latest developments in heritage preservation. It covers the legislative and financial framework for preservation and development, and includes 60 case histories of successful developments over the last decade. It also sets out an action agenda for the future, and a few warnings of possible dangers.

    Chapter 1 After 1975: an Introduction; Chapter 2 The Legal framework; Chapter 3 Paying for conservation; Chapter 4 Inner-city Renewal; Chapter 5 Conservation in Towns; Chapter 6 Industrial Monuments; Chapter 7 Looking after Modern Classics; Chapter 8 Country Houses; Chapter 9 Rural buildings; Chapter 10 Building in context; Chapter 11 High Conservation; Chapter 12 Churches: a delicate balance; Chapter 13 The Way ahead;

    Biography

    Pearce, David

    `Fascinating and lavishly illustrated book' - Oxford Times

    `One of the most impressive books [on conservation]' - Country Times and Landscape

    `An essential book for anyone interested in the quality of the environment' - Scottish Museum News