Protection of historic public spaces in the creative process of the city's identity.
A case study of Szczecin (Poland)
Zbigniew Władysław Paszkowski
prof.paszkowski@gmail.comUniversity of Ecology and Management in Warsaw, Faculty of Architecture (Poland)
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7506-0185
Sylwia Kołowiecka
West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Faculty of Architecture, Department of History and Theory of Architecture (Poland)
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9020-4397
Aleksandra Kuśmierek
West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Faculty of Architecture, Department of History and Theory of Architecture (Poland)
Abstract
This article addresses the development of new identity in cities returned to Poland after the Second World War, taking the example of Szczecin (fig. 1). This process is characterized by many years of changes: reconstruction, revalorization and revitalization of urban complexes. In the process of creating a new, Polish identity of those cities, focus was clearly placed on the functionalist development of urban structures and strongly emphasized comprehensive functionality of downtown spaces. This trend seriously threatened historic public spaces preserved in these areas. However, it is also necessary to take into account the growing requirements regarding functionality and quality of life as well as needs related to the contemporary utility of historic urban areas. A living, developing city cannot be insulated from changes resulting from economic, technological and cultural development, or from the utilitarian needs of its inhabitants. Urban revitalization is a method that thoughtfully protects the historical value of buildings, while allowing new functions and activities, appropriately selected in terms of heritage protection. In these processes, special attention should be paid to historic public spaces where urban life takes place as they are crucial for the city’s identity. Negotiating the city’s social identity takes place mainly in historical public spaces, where the reliability of the approach to the protection of historical values and resources is the condition for social acceptance.Keywords:
revitalization, protection of monuments, place, public space, city identity, Szczecin, urban transformationReferences
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Zbigniew Władysław Paszkowskiprof.paszkowski@gmail.com
University of Ecology and Management in Warsaw, Faculty of Architecture Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7506-0185
Zbigniew Władysław PASZKOWSKI (born 1955, Cracow, Poland) - full professor, PhD. DSc. architect, the graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at the Cracow University of Technology, professor at the Department of Architecture of the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin (WPUT Poland), the head of the Architecture and Urban Planning Scientific Discipline, the member of the Urban Planning and Architecture Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences. The author of scientific publications in the field of architectural theory, history and modern trends in architecture. The founder and leading architect of the URBICON Ltd. architectural design office (since 1990) in Szczecin. Author of many building and urban projects, winner of several architectural competitions. Researcher in architecture, urban development, conservation of architectural monuments and sustainability.
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Sylwia KołowieckaWest Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Faculty of Architecture, Department of History and Theory of Architecture Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9020-4397
Sylwia KOŁOWIECKA (born 1977, Świnoujście, Poland) – MSc. Eng. architect, graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at the Szczecin University of Technology. Currently a PhD student and assistant at the Department of History and Theory of Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture of the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin (Poland). Co-founder of the architectural office Maple Sp. z o. o. (since 2017). General designer of the studio of completed or currently implemented facilities.
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Aleksandra KuśmierekWest Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Faculty of Architecture, Department of History and Theory of Architecture Poland
Aleksandra KUŚMIEREK (born 1978, Szczecin, Poland) – MSc. Eng. Eng. architect, graduate of Faculty of Architecture of the Szczecin University of Technology. Currently a PhD student and assistant at the Department of History and Theory of Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture of the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin (Poland). The owner of the architectural office OT KWADRAT (since 2016), Project Manager of currently implemented facilities.
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