@book{OPUS4-5468, title = {Against forgetting : investigating and preserving historic buildings in a Himalayan village}, editor = {Skedzuhn-Safir, Alexandra and Oeter, Martina and Vets, Hilde and Pfund, Heike}, isbn = {978-3-940471-62-8}, doi = {10.26127/BTUOpen-5468}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:co1-opus4-54681}, publisher = {BTU Cottbus - Senftenberg}, year = {2021}, abstract = {For more than a decade, the interconnected structures of the Buddhist earthen heritage in Wanla village/Ladakh, illustrated most prominently by the historic Avalokiteshvara Temple, have been researched, conserved, and restored by the NGOs Achi Association and Achi Association India. In the fifteen articles of this publication, the interdisciplinary team of architects, art conservators, conservation scientists, art historians, and archaeologists present the results of their work with the village community for the preservation of this exceptional cultural heritage. They provide insights into a training programme for young people interested in their heritage, and explain the art historical details, construction techniques, building materials, building archaeology, and state of conservation of these structures, as well as the iconography of art works. This is all enriched by the conservation reports and documentation of several buildings. All these efforts combined three major approaches: a fabric-based and a value-based analysis and assessment, along with a people-centred conservation.}, subject = {Cultural heritage; Architectural conservation; Ladakh; Earthen architecture; People-centred conservation approach; Kulturelles Erbe; Lehmbau; Denkmalpflege; Ladakh; Menschenzentrierter Erhaltungsansatz; Wanla; Bauforschung; Kulturerbe; Denkmalpflege; Bautenschutz; Bausubstanz; Erhaltung}, language = {en} } @book{OPUS4-4681, title = {Heritage conservation and ideologies - a reader}, editor = {Rellensmann, Clara}, organization = {Brandenburgische Technische Universit{\"a}t Cottbus-Senftenberg, Lehrstuhl Denkmalpflege}, isbn = {978-3-940471-42-0}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:co1-opus4-46818}, publisher = {BTU Cottbus - Senftenberg}, pages = {234}, year = {2017}, abstract = {The publication addresses architectural conservation as a discipline that plays a vital role in the construction of identities, and therefore, is prone to being appropriated for political purposes. The publication contains 14 research papers that reflect diverse ideologised memorialisation processes and have been grouped by three sub-themes: destruction/reconstruction, transformation, and interpretation. The international contributors from diverse academic backgrounds discuss heritage politics in different cultural regions, nation-states, and political systems in order to investigate cases of ideologised heritage conservation and their relationship to religion, history, and politics.}, subject = {Architectural conservation; Critical heritage studies; Heritage politics; Cultural heritage; Ideologies; Weltkulturerbe; Denkmal; Zerst{\"o}rung; Kriegsgebiet; Terrorismus; Ideologie; Religion}, language = {en} } @book{OPUS4-4896, title = {Studio Bagan : Heritage tourism - conflicts and chances}, editor = {Casper, Jens and Eisenloffel, Karen and Rellensmann, Clara and Stevens, Miller}, isbn = {978-3-940471-47-5}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:co1-opus4-48961}, publisher = {BTU Cottbus - Senftenberg}, year = {2019}, abstract = {Studio Bagan is conceptualized as an interdisciplinary preservation studio to foster applied knowledge transfer in the fields of cultural heritage management, urban and regional planning and designing in historic contexts. In 2017, during the first edition of "Studio Bagan: Building in Heritage Contexts" the students undertook a careful assessment of the issue of "temple climbing" and developed concepts for alternative and heritage-sensitive viewing platforms. In 2018, the second Studio Bagan under the theme "Heritage Tourism - Conflicts and Chances" addressed a broader range of challenges related to tourism and heritage. Both studios followed the agenda of (1) exploring, (2) understanding the cultural significance of the place and analyzing identified problems, and then (3) developing conceptual approaches and strategies. The results of the students' work are compiled in this publication as a collection of ideas for Myanmar's flagship destination, Bagan. The results of the students' work in 2018 are compiled in this publication as a collection of ideas for Myanmar's flagship destination, Bagan.}, subject = {Myanmar; Preservation studio; Heritage management; Cultural heritage; Sustainable tourism; Pagan; Weltkulturerbe; Denkmalpflege; Konfliktregelung; {\"O}kotourismus}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{OPUS4-6163, title = {Visualising significance : mapping as common denominator ; proceedings from the 6th International Conference on Heritage Conservation and Site Management Berlin and Cottbus, 5 and 6 December 2018}, editor = {Skedzuhn-Safir, Alexandra}, doi = {10.26127/BTUOpen-6163}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:co1-opus4-61630}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Mapping as a tool and method is foremost employed as a means to analyse and organise information visually. We see maps daily: on television or the internet to see what the weather holds in store for us, on the subway to work, or our cellphones while navigating our way through the streets. Regardless of which objects or events maps record, maps help to filter, organise, and visualise information. However, contemporary maps are still criticised for their hegemonic, Eurocentric representations with their inherent claim for knowledge and, ultimately, legitimisation of power. Maps, with their ability to document heritage and its significance across various scales and objects, are not just tools for interpretation and communication. They also have the potential to challenge political agendas and offer alternative perspectives and narratives. The conference proceedings, which are based on case studies, showcase the diverse range of methodological approaches, data, and actors involved in the mapping process. This diversity underscores the complexity of the field and the many ways in which mapping can be approached and utilised.}, subject = {Cultural heritage; Mapping; Cultural significance; Cultural mapping; Visualisation; Kulturelles Erbe; Kartierung; Kulturelle Bedeutung; Kultur Kartierung; Visualisierung; Kulturerbe; Bedeutung; Kartierung; Visualisierung; Informationsfilterung}, language = {en} } @techreport{SkedzuhnSafirFranceschini2020, author = {Skedzuhn-Safir, Alexandra and Franceschini, Nicole}, title = {Tattoo taboo : a reader}, isbn = {978-3-940471-58-1}, doi = {10.26127/BTUOpen-5236}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:co1-opus4-52365}, year = {2020}, abstract = {In different parts of the world, tattoos historically have been expression of the socio-cultural identity of individuals or communities: Tattoos are firmly integrated into social practices as elements of initiation or marriage, in other parts of the world, however, tattoos carry negative associations being linked to immorality, and crime. To research the practice of and places associated with tattooing a research-based study project was designed to address the practice of tattooing from the point of view of its cultural heritage values, both intangible and tangible. In the winter semester 2018/2019 this study project was offered jointly by the Chair of Architectural Conservation and the Department of Heritage Management at the Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) Cottbus-Senftenberg. Twelve international students from the study programmes World Heritage Studies and Architecture participated in this study project, which included a field trip to London and Oxford and several interviews and interactions with researchers and academics from the fields of tattoo history, anthropology, medical sciences and museography. A collection of students' essays on this topic is presented in this reader with a particular focus on the tangible and intangible aspects of tattooing, and the spatial history of tattooing based on two distinct areas in London as a case study. The papers are divided into three distinctive themes that are linked to the practice of tattooing. Section one is dedicated to tattoos as a form of heritage, the one to tattooing as a form of art, and the last one to mapping as a methodological tool to visualise, assess and present relationships between heritage, tattooing practice and its connection to the social fabric in London at the turn of the penultimate century.}, subject = {Tattoo; Cultural heritage; London; Urbanscape; Spatial history; T{\"a}towierung; Kulturerbe}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Ibold2020, author = {Ibold, Nura}, title = {Perspectives for Aleppo: towards an integrated approach for 'post- conflict' reconstruction of cultural heritage}, doi = {10.26127/BTUOpen-5175}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:co1-opus4-51758}, school = {BTU Cottbus - Senftenberg}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The rebuilding of war-damaged historic cities has a significant impact on the way the affected societies can heal and recover in the post-conflict situation. If carried out without taking into consideration the inseparable relationship between the built structures and the formation of people's identity, the reconstruction processes could cause more damage than the one endured due to the conflict. In this context, the rebuilding of cities and their historic centres in particular play a significant role in restoring the collective memory of the shared setting. This dissertation researches the disturbing effects and trauma resulting from the deliberate destruction of heritage assets during armed conflicts, concerning both inhabitants and ancient urban structures. It discusses the discourse on the issue of post-conflict reconstruction that includes the arguments and recommendations made by several international experts and organizations which stipulates with both theoretical and practical outcome. The work of many theorists, authors, architects, philosophers, and professionals working in the field of heritage management, is examined thoroughly to provide a deep understanding of the issues discussed throughout this research. The most recent illustration within this context is the war in Syria, which has caused excessive damage to the country's cultural heritage. Noting that the military clashes have come to an end in several areas within the country and the physical damage has stopped, reconstruction projects have begun to materialize, and the urgent need for an overall consistent framework for rebuilding Syria is more crucial than ever. Syria's cultural heritage is facing a high threat of a second destruction, which will most likely follow if the involved governmental representatives, stakeholders, society or 'societies' did not realize the fundamental necessity for a value-based reconstruction approach which guarantees that the assessment of values is carried out and achieved in a balanced manner. Otherwise, mistakes will occur, and consequently, the collective memory and identity of the Syrians might never be recovered. The rebuilding of post-war Syria is complex and challenging; it embraces more than a physical transformation of urban structures, and poses new threats to achieve psychological healing and recovering. The urban integrity of the Syrian cities is threatened, especially in the old city of Aleppo where the damage goes beyond the physical fabric and extends to endanger the city's historical identity. Therefore, the main focus of the work is to develop a strategic framework which goes hand in hand with the traditional rebuilding approaches, and merges several practical and theoretical contexts deduced from previous case studies. The essence of the research revolves around understanding the significance of the city's heritage and historic fabric, which must be considered a priority when deciding for the reconstruction procedures.}, subject = {Post-conflict reconstruction; Architectural conservation; Cultural heritage; Syria; Post-Konflikt-Wiederaufbau; Aleppo; Kulturerbe; Syrien; Denkmalpflege; Dresden; Kulturg{\"u}terschutz; Kulturerbe; Denkmalschutz; Weltkulturerbe; Syrien; Stari Most (Mostar); Beirut; Freiburg; Wiederaufbau; Aleppo}, language = {en} } @book{OPUS4-6815, title = {Scents of Place : the significance of odours in the experience of heritage}, editor = {Skedzuhn-Safir, Alexandra}, isbn = {978-3-940471-79-6}, doi = {10.26127/BTUOpen-6815}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:co1-opus4-68154}, publisher = {BTU Cottbus - Senftenberg}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Odours play an essential role in our everyday lives. The sense of smell is vital for self-preservation, particularly in detecting potential threats. In the discourse of cultural heritage, the significance of odours is a research topic that is increasingly coming into focus. Odours determine the character of people, spaces, and places, but due to their ephemeral nature, they are more elusive and transitory than any cues or information resulting from vision or touch. Therefore, particular assessment methods, such as so-called smellscapes, will be required to analyse and assess them. Even if the cultural significance of odours is subjective and culturally determined and cannot be inherently charged with significance, their meaning is connected to individual or collective memory and identity. The meaning of odours is explored in places that vary in scale, from private homes to schools, subway stations, and urban quarters, and that can be found in different cities in and outside of Europe.}, subject = {Cultural heritage; Smellscape; Odours; Identity; Cultural significance; Kulturelles Erbe; Geruchslandschaft; Ger{\"u}che; Identit{\"a}t; Kulturelle Bedeutung; Kulturerbe; Bedeutung; Geruchswahrnehmung; Bewertungssystem; Identit{\"a}t; Erleben}, language = {en} }