Duration
Histoire et théories de l'intervention sur l'existant : 20h Th
Patrimoine du XXe siècle : 20h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Histoire et théories de l'intervention sur l'existant : Maurizio Cohen, Claudine Houbart
Patrimoine du XXe siècle : Maurizio Cohen, Claudine Houbart
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course consists of two parts:
- the first provides the general historical and conceptual framework for interventions on existing heritage buildings (History and theories of intervention on existing buildings - C. Houbart),
- the second focuses on interventions on 20th-century heritage buildings, through a detailed examination of specific examples and issues (20th-Century Heritage - M. Cohen).
See the specific teaching commitments for details of both parts.
Histoire et théories de l'intervention sur l'existant
The course takes a chronological approach to examining the evolution of the principles and practices of intervention in existing built heritage throughout history (from antiquity to the present day, with a focus on the contemporary period). It is organised into nine chapters:
1. Existing buildings as a resource
2. The French Revolution and the emergence of the 'Monument historique'
3. Restoration and anti-restoration in the 19th century
4. The search for a compromise at the turn of the 20th century
5. The First World War and the Athens Conference
6. The Second World War and the case-by-case approach
7. The Venice Charter, ICOMOS and the globalisation of the debate
8. Use value, integrated conservation and adaptive re-use
9. The holistic approach and Critical Heritage Studies
Each chapter covers the historical context, the key players involved in interventions on existing built heritage (institutions, organisations, architects, archaeologists, critics, etc.), the concepts and principles of intervention developed, as well as a selection of examples. Text readings, compiled in an anthology and/or posted on e-Campus, supplement the course material.
Patrimoine du XXe siècle
This part of the course is devoted to 20th-century architecture, the problems that arose during this period, and the solutions devised.
The subject matter is illustrated by several case studies that help students understand the complexity of the processes, choices and proposed solutions, whilst highlighting the evolution of restoration techniques.
A general introduction to the subject aims to trace the development of this aspect of the architectural discipline and the numerous issues that have gradually emerged as a result of changing standards, environmental problems, changes in use, the ageing of materials and planned obsolescence.
Particular emphasis is placed on methods for identifying and assessing the value of properties in order to determine the steps to be taken for their potential preservation.
Unlike the 'heritage' of previous eras, a large proportion of 20th-century buildings are the result of experimentation, which requires equally innovative conservation measures.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
By the end of this course, students will be able to
- define and apply the basic concepts and principles that have underpinned interventions on existing buildings throughout history;
- use specialist terminology;
- understand the issues at stake in current debates regarding interventions on existing buildings;
- take a critical look at current and past conservation, restoration and adaptive reuse projects;
- have a firm grasp of the conceptual framework applicable to interventions on existing heritage buildings.
Histoire et théories de l'intervention sur l'existant
By the end of this course, students will be able to
- define and apply the basic concepts and principles that have underpinned interventions on existing buildings throughout history;
- use specialist terminology;
- understand the issues at stake in current debates regarding interventions on existing buildings;
- take a critical look at current and past conservation, restoration and adaptive reuse projects;
- have a firm grasp of the conceptual framework applicable to interventions on existing heritage buildings.
Patrimoine du XXe siècle
The learning objectives are to gain an understanding of heritage issues relating to the 20th century, as well as of deterioration processes and conservation methods.
Other objectives include understanding the value systems that determine the work to be carried out as part of a conservation, restoration or renovation project.
The course also aims to place the case studies within their historical context and to understand the decisions made regarding their treatment, as well as the debates they sparked.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Architectural culture courses on the Bachelor's degree programme.
Histoire et théories de l'intervention sur l'existant
The architectural culture courses of the baccalaureate cycle.
Patrimoine du XXe siècle
Course in the history and theory of architecture (architectural culture)
Course in building technology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, guest speakers
Independent reading of texts
Histoire et théories de l'intervention sur l'existant
Ex-cathedra course.
Guest lectures.
Independent reading of texts.
Patrimoine du XXe siècle
Lectures delivered from the lectern, accompanied by slides and videos. The course is supplemented by an extensive bibliography covering all the scenarios presented.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
In exceptional circumstances, a remote session may be arranged if the circumstances warrant it.
Histoire et théories de l'intervention sur l'existant
Face-to-face course
Further information:
In exceptional circumstances, a remote session may be arranged if the circumstances warrant it.
Patrimoine du XXe siècle
Face-to-face course
Recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
- MyULiège
Further information:
See course components.
Histoire et théories de l'intervention sur l'existant
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
General bibliography (specific references are provided in the course for each chapter):
Erica Avrami, Randall Mason, Marta de la Torre, éd., Values and Heritage Conservation. Los Angeles: The Getty Conservaion Institute, 2000.
Erica Avrami, Susan MacDonald, Randall Mason & David Myers. Values in heritage management. Emerging approaches and research directions. Los Angeles: The Getty Conservation Institute, 2019.
Ségolène Bergeon-Langle & Georges Brunel. La restauration des oeuvres d'art. Vade-mecum en quelques mots. Paris: Hermann, 2014.
Françoise Choay. Le patrimoine en questions. Anthologie pour un combat. Paris: Seuil, 2009.
Wim Denslagen. Architectural restoration in Western Europe: controversy and continuity.Amsterdam: Architectura & Natura Press, 1984.
Miles Glendinning. The conservation movement. A history of architectural preservation. Antiquity to modernity. London and New-York: Routledge, 2013.
Christoph Grafe & Tim Rienlets. Umbaukultur. The architecture of altering. Dortmund: Verlag Kettler, 2020.
Jukka Jokilehto. A history of architectural conservation. Second edition. London and New York: Routledge, 2018.
Benjamin Mouton. Sens et renaissance du patrimoine architectural. Paris: Editions des Cendres, 2018.
Salvador Munos-Vinas. Contemporary theory of conservation. London and New-York: Routledge, 2005.
Jorge Otero-Pailos (ed), Historic Preservation Theory: an Anthology. Design Books, 2022.
Bie Plevoets & Koenraad Van Cleempoel. Adaptive reuse of the built heritage. Concepts and cases of an emerginig discipline. London and New-York: Routledge, 2019.
Francis Rambert, Marie Colombet & Christine Carboni (dir.). Un bâtiment, combien de vies? La transformation comme acte de création. Paris: CIté de l'architecture et du patrimoine, 2015.
Alois Riegl. Le culte moderne des monuments. Son essence et sa genèse. Paris: Seuil, 1984 (1903).
Nicholas Stanley-Price, M. Kirby Talley Jr., Alessandra Melucco Vaccaro (dir.), Historical and philosophical issues in the conservation of cultural heritage. Los Angeles: The Getty conservation institute, 1996.
Liliane Wong. Adaptive reuse. Extending the lives of buildings. Bâle: Birkhauser, 2017.
Patrimoine du XXe siècle
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
- MyULiège
Further information:
PowerPoint slides for the lessons, accompanied by text
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
Further information:
To be awarded credit for the teaching unit, students must achieve a minimum mark of 10/20 in each of the course components: ARCH3333-A-a (History and Theories of Intervention in Existing Buildings) and ARCH3333-B-a (20th-Century Heritage).
If a student achieves a mark of less than 10/20 in one (or both) of the course components, their overall mark will be reduced to the lowest mark obtained (the 'absorbing mark' principle).
If the student achieves at least 10/20 in both components, their overall mark will be the average of the two components (50 per cent for each component).
Carrying over a partial mark of less than 10 from one session to the next is not permitted.
Histoire et théories de l'intervention sur l'existant
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
Patrimoine du XXe siècle
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Other : Multiple-choice questionnaire
Further information:
Multiple-choice questionnaire
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
From the 2026-27 academic year onwards, the 'absorbing mark' principle will be applied to the assessment of the course components.
Generally speaking, Part 1 takes up the first two hours of the lesson, and Part 2 the last two, although exceptions may apply. A schedule of sessions is kept up to date via eCampus.
Contacts
C. Houbart (c.houbart@uliege.be)
M. Cohen (mcohen@uliege.be)
Assistant: Julien Philippart (Julien.Philippart@uliege.be)
Histoire et théories de l'intervention sur l'existant
c.houbart@uliege.be
Assistant: Julien Philippart (Julien.Philippart@uliege.be)
Patrimoine du XXe siècle
mcohen@uliege.be
Association of one or more MOOCs
Items online
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17.04.2024_02_M. Provost - Béton armé. pathologie et remèdes
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