Historic Environment and Cultural Sensitivity： Ottoman Neighborhood in Macedonia

The territory of the Republic of Macedonia is divided to geographical regions, in which different types of monuments and houses from Ottoman character can be found. The monuments and regions presented through this paper do not cover all the regions of Macedonia but only the territories of Skopje, the capital of Macedonia and Ohrid. This paper involves a research of Ottoman housing and settlements in Macedonia according to the architectural characteristics and settlement textures using old-new photographs, related literature, internet sources and site investigation. The rich vernacular traditions we inherited from Ottoman ancestors would be a source for inspiring the architects in establishing the guiding principles for new buildings in Macedonia. Finally, this study concludes with some ways forward on how to attain cultural continuity for achieving sustainable development in the long run.

Protective Renovation of the Historical Environment of Traffic Cultural Heritage:Necessity and Feasibility

Starting from the reality of protective renovation of the historical environment of traffic cultural heritage,this paper discusses its necessity from the role and value of protective renovation of historical environment on overall protection of traffic cultural heritage and contemporary value exploration.By analyzing the current research status of traffic history,protection theories and methods of historical environment,cultural routes,linear cultural landscape and heritage corridors and other theoretical methods,as well as the effectiveness of digital protection and other technical approaches,this paper demonstrates the theoretical basis and feasible technical approaches for protective renovation of the historical environment of traffic cultural heritage.Moreover,it is suggested to construct the historical environment evaluation system of traffic cultural heritage and form a systematic design process of protective renovation.

Role of public space design on the perception of historical environment:A pilot study in Amasya

The experience,perception,awareness,and appreciation of the environment created by public spaces are important elements of urban design.In this context,a strong link exists between perception,public spaces,and historical cities.Amasya is one of the multilayered historical cities in Anatolia.Amasya’s holistic urban texture,close relationship with the river,and public spaces are associated with both the Iris River and the historical texture.This pilot study examines the Yalıboyu Promenade,a contemporary open public space designed along the river and across the historical texture in Amasya in Turkey to reveal how it affects people’s perception of the historical environment.The study uses the mixed method approach,which includes qualitative and quantitative data.Following the theoretical discussion,the study investigates the context of the promenade.The survey results revealed how the firsttime visitors had perceived the historical texture of the promenade based on Rapoport’s method of using environmental signs.The results were interpreted by jointly evaluating qualitative and survey data.Furthermore,although some aspects need improvement,the promenade solidifies the perception of the historical environment.Overall,when the public space is integrated with the historical environment and public life,it offers multidimensional contributions that cannot be ignored.Therefore,examining the promenade from perceptual aspects and offering a design approach to promote integration with the historical environment may help to establish a precedent case for future initiatives.

A GIS-based methodology for the appraisal of historical,architectural,and social values in historic urban cores

Historic environments represent the evolution of materials and techniques that have been used for the construction these environments over the centuries.Entering into the study of this field entails working not only on the crafts that have constructed these environ ments but also on the people who made,used,and reinterpreted them by learning about the craftsmen and the idiosyncrasies of the place.The study has adopted several methodologies as referenee to examine the material and cultural reality of the rural region of Valencia,Spain.Through the adaptation of in ter national methodologies,researchers have carried out a digital database that compiles and maps out the results of the Local Character Assessment of ten Histotiric Urban Cores by incorporating the historical,architectural,and social values to reinforce the Territorial Heritage Action Plan.One of the critical innovations adopted by this form of assessment is the compulsory integration of tangible and intangible heritage through the active involvement of users and makers.Another innovation is to understand the values behind the dynamism and transformation of historic sites.Hence,this study advances theory and practice on the transmission of knowledge among artisans,researchers,and the population and how con temporary practices help acquire new meani ngs that overlap the past ones.