Research and critique of unbuilt or destroyed works of architecture is traditionally carried out through the examination of surviving information such as drawings, models, photographs, biographies and monographs. The ...Research and critique of unbuilt or destroyed works of architecture is traditionally carried out through the examination of surviving information such as drawings, models, photographs, biographies and monographs. The case study presented here demonstrates that this approach cannot always give a fuU-picture of the architect or designer＇s intentions, and may miss inconsistencies in the design and links to other precedents or antecedents in such schemes. Here, we employ strategic contemporary digital representation techniques to re-present and re-analyse the evidence available for a particular architectural project. We describe a systematic methodology, which shows that these techniques can challenge or enhance current understanding. The focus therefore is on the digital re-analysis process that has been devised. Sir Edwin Lutyens＇ unbuilt Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral design, that would have delivered one of the largest cathedrals in the world, is used as a case study. The findings reveal new information about the cathedral by following structured lines of enquiry generated from the study of primary and secondary source data, as well as serendipitous results that occur as a potential by-product of the methodological process.展开更多
Since the onset of conflict in Syria in 2011,several heritage sites have suffered partial or complete destruction.The ancient city of Palmyra,a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980,was placed on the List of World Her...Since the onset of conflict in Syria in 2011,several heritage sites have suffered partial or complete destruction.The ancient city of Palmyra,a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980,was placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2013,alongside five other Syrian heritage sites.Between 2015 and 2017,Palmyra experienced the loss of nearly 40%of its historic buildings and landmarks.The site’s remote location and ongoing armed conflict pose additional challenges in accessing and preserving it.This paper introduces an interactive online platform employing 360°media to document and disseminate information about the world heritage site of Palmyra.The platform contributes to the safeguarding process of Palmyra,facilitating public engagement and interaction with the site.It also has potential applications for other sites in Syria and beyond.The platform allows users to explore both archival and current information of damaged historical monuments and buildings,revealing their layered histories before and after demolition.Employing interactive 360°media,similar to applications like Google Street View,the platform offers a reality-based digital environment.Users can virtually move into different buildings or follow specific pathways within the site,accessing archival information and documentation about particular monuments and buildings along their journey.This project serves as a unique informational resource for decision-makers and policy planners,aiding in the understanding of the site and the development of relevant strategies and recommendations.It also proves beneficial as an educational tool.The collective understanding fostered by this platform is expected to positively influence post-conflict restoration and reconstruction plans,making it an invaluable asset for research and educational purposes.展开更多
文摘Research and critique of unbuilt or destroyed works of architecture is traditionally carried out through the examination of surviving information such as drawings, models, photographs, biographies and monographs. The case study presented here demonstrates that this approach cannot always give a fuU-picture of the architect or designer＇s intentions, and may miss inconsistencies in the design and links to other precedents or antecedents in such schemes. Here, we employ strategic contemporary digital representation techniques to re-present and re-analyse the evidence available for a particular architectural project. We describe a systematic methodology, which shows that these techniques can challenge or enhance current understanding. The focus therefore is on the digital re-analysis process that has been devised. Sir Edwin Lutyens＇ unbuilt Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral design, that would have delivered one of the largest cathedrals in the world, is used as a case study. The findings reveal new information about the cathedral by following structured lines of enquiry generated from the study of primary and secondary source data, as well as serendipitous results that occur as a potential by-product of the methodological process.
基金supported by funding from the University of Liverpool’s Virtual Fellowship Scheme https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-and-social-sciences/research/training-and-support/virtual-fellowships/.
文摘Since the onset of conflict in Syria in 2011,several heritage sites have suffered partial or complete destruction.The ancient city of Palmyra,a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980,was placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2013,alongside five other Syrian heritage sites.Between 2015 and 2017,Palmyra experienced the loss of nearly 40%of its historic buildings and landmarks.The site’s remote location and ongoing armed conflict pose additional challenges in accessing and preserving it.This paper introduces an interactive online platform employing 360°media to document and disseminate information about the world heritage site of Palmyra.The platform contributes to the safeguarding process of Palmyra,facilitating public engagement and interaction with the site.It also has potential applications for other sites in Syria and beyond.The platform allows users to explore both archival and current information of damaged historical monuments and buildings,revealing their layered histories before and after demolition.Employing interactive 360°media,similar to applications like Google Street View,the platform offers a reality-based digital environment.Users can virtually move into different buildings or follow specific pathways within the site,accessing archival information and documentation about particular monuments and buildings along their journey.This project serves as a unique informational resource for decision-makers and policy planners,aiding in the understanding of the site and the development of relevant strategies and recommendations.It also proves beneficial as an educational tool.The collective understanding fostered by this platform is expected to positively influence post-conflict restoration and reconstruction plans,making it an invaluable asset for research and educational purposes.
