Dr Maria Yioutani-Iacovides

Workshop on the Modernist and Vernacular 20th c Architectural Heritage of the Mediterranean: Bold and Unapologetic.
Mar 10, 2023

Location 3.10 Media City, Salford
Quays, University of Salford,
M50 2HE

Description Bold and Unapologetic.
Countries of Southern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
have been sites of continuous experimentation, innovation, and
adaptation during the 20th century. The different location,
climate, heritage, and urban typologies of the region have
allowed local architects to push the boundaries, and become
more influenced by historical and cultural factors, in contrast to
Modernist architecture in the North which has been more
influenced by industrialization, urbanization, and technological
advances. Despite the unique character of 20thC Architecture
in the region, many of these buildings are now at risk due to
neglect, lack of maintenance, and changing cultural values.
The workshop aims to bring together researchers and experts
in 20th Century structures from vernacular to modernist, to
explore the challenges facing the restoration, conservation,
and preservation of this heritage.
We expect the following themes to emerge from the workshop:
Significance and cultural value of endangered architecture
in the Mediterranean
Challenges of preserving and enhancing modernist and
vernacular architecture
Ideas and best practices for the conservation and
enhancement of architecture in the Mediterranean
Role of modernist architecture in the development of
Mediterranean cities and its impact on urban planning
Policies and strategies for the preservation and
enhancement of 20thC architecture in the Mediterranean.
Opportunities for sustainable and adaptive reuse of
relevant buildings
Strategies for promoting awareness of 20thC architecture
in the Mediterranean to a wider audience.
Universities/organizations participated: University of Cyprus, National Technical University of Athens, Cyprus University of Technology, University of Salford, Historic England, etc.

People Maria Yioutani-Iacovides
Athina Moustaka

Location	3.10 Media City, Salford Quays, University of Salford, M50 2HE
Description	Bold and Unapologetic. Countries of Southern Europe and the Mediterranean basin have been sites of continuous experimentation, innovation, and adaptation during the 20th century. The different location, climate, heritage, and urban typologies of the region have allowed local architects to push the boundaries, and become more influenced by historical and cultural factors, in contrast to Modernist architecture in the North which has been more influenced by industrialization, urbanization, and technological advances. Despite the unique character of 20thC Architecture in the region, many of these buildings are now at risk due to neglect, lack of maintenance, and changing cultural values. The workshop aims to bring together researchers and experts in 20th Century structures from vernacular to modernist, to explore the challenges facing the restoration, conservation, and preservation of this heritage. We expect the following themes to emerge from the workshop: Significance and cultural value of endangered architecture in the Mediterranean Challenges of preserving and enhancing modernist and vernacular architecture Ideas and best practices for the conservation and enhancement of architecture in the Mediterranean Role of modernist architecture in the development of Mediterranean cities and its impact on urban planning Policies and strategies for the preservation and enhancement of 20thC architecture in the Mediterranean. Opportunities for sustainable and adaptive reuse of relevant buildings Strategies for promoting awareness of 20thC architecture in the Mediterranean to a wider audience. Universities/organizations participated: University of Cyprus, National Technical University of Athens, Cyprus University of Technology, University of Salford, Historic England, etc.
People	Maria Yioutani-Iacovides Athina Moustaka

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