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Réf.
41405
Type
conference item
Titre
Bridge building and bridge conservation in agreement with the genius loci
Langues
English
Auteurs
Bühler, Dirk
Date
2008
Pages
11 p.
Titre de conférence
16th ICOMOS General Assembly and International Symposium: ‘Finding the spirit of place – between the tangible and the intangible’
Lieu de conférence
Québec, Canada
Date de conférence
29 sept – 4 oct 2008
Mots-clés
bridges / engineering works / spirit of place / case studies / conservation of historic monuments / industrial heritage / intangible cultural heritage
Résumé en anglais
Bridges ideally stand for the convergence ofengineering landmarks and aesthetical attractions. But what's
even more: bridges can be signs that reveal their meaning onlyby means of a skilful integration to their surrounding landscape
or urban context. The appreciation of the spirit of place wherebridge building happens is a substantial part for successful
bridge design. The paper includes case studies of significant
bridges and analyses essential observations on their formal andstructural design along with their environmental adaptation,
regarding the perception, reflection and incorporation of the“Genius Loci”. It suggests some rules how to reach, to
conserve or even increase interaction and harmony betweenform, function and integration: the everlasting challenge for
bridge planners. A plea is made for the valuation, protectionand conservation of bridges within their environment,
defending their unique charm.
even more: bridges can be signs that reveal their meaning onlyby means of a skilful integration to their surrounding landscape
or urban context. The appreciation of the spirit of place wherebridge building happens is a substantial part for successful
bridge design. The paper includes case studies of significant
bridges and analyses essential observations on their formal andstructural design along with their environmental adaptation,
regarding the perception, reflection and incorporation of the“Genius Loci”. It suggests some rules how to reach, to
conserve or even increase interaction and harmony betweenform, function and integration: the everlasting challenge for
bridge planners. A plea is made for the valuation, protectionand conservation of bridges within their environment,
defending their unique charm.
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