Architectural Character vs.

Contemporary Stamp

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VIOLATIONS !

Venice Charter Article 9 any extra work which is indispensable must be distinct from the architectural composition and must bear a contemporary stamp.

Standard # 9:
. . . the new work shall be differentiated from the old . . .

Venice Charter Article 15

All reconstruction work should however be ruled out a priori.

Whos Wrong: Them or Us?

Venice Charter -- Article 9

64 Architects . . . From 24 Countries . . . Needed 791 Pages to Deal With Problems Stemming from Article 9 ! ! !

Limitations of the 2 Documents:

1960s theory that only 1 style reflects a time period; Focus on single buildings rather than districts Virtually IGNORE CONTEXT

De Facto National Standard:

Resort to Authority CYA in Legal Disputes

Default to Modernism: Save Time: A Modernist design can always claim clear differentiation

2 Kinds of CONTEXTUALITY:
Visual (real) Verbal and/or Conceptual (when youre faking)

Contextual ! ? ! ? ! ?

NEEDED: Standards for Historic

DISTRICTS - Emphasize: Enhancing Existing

Architectural Character
Downplay: Differentiation and

Contemporary Stamp