Observations about heritage
Five things you need to know about cultural built heritage
Having worked in the heritage space for the better part of thirty years, I have come to rely upon five...
Read moreHeritage, Gentrification, Urbanisation & Tourism
Historic conservation, writes Regina Bures (see reference below), is frequently associated with gentrification: the incursion of middle-class "gentry" on an...
Read moreHeritage is indicative of truths as they emerge from contemporary practice
How often is it said that we view the past through our own eyes. Here we are in 2018 viewing...
Read moreIs Heritage Chauvinistic?
David Lowenthal writes that heritage betokens interest in manifold legacies – family history, familiar landmarks, historic buildings, art and antiques,...
Read moreWhy is heritage conservation good for society?
Why is heritage conservation good for society? I can think of ten good reasons why heritage conservation is not only...
Read moreSeven Things to Know about Heritage Conservation
There seven things to know about heritage conservation on our contemporary world today. This is a message for designers, architects,...
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