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Architectural

Conservation Studies Yearbook 2000/2001 September 2001 Compiled by Andrew McClelland

Academia Istropolitana Nova is an independent non-governmental institution providing liberal postgraduate education and research in a variety of fields that relate to the special interests of Slovakia and other Central and Eastern European countries. AINova offered five main programmes in the 2000/2001 academic year. These included: o Professional Programme in Applied Economics o Environmental Policy o Architectural Conservation Studies o European Studies o Graduate Programme in Journalism For more information regarding AINova please refer to the contact details provided below. Academia Istropolitana Nova Pálffy Mansion, Prostredná 13 900 21 Svätý Jur Slovak Republic Phone: +421 7 4497 0449 53 Fax: +421 7 4497 0455 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ainova.sk

Contents Forward to Yearbook To Our Sponsors Programme Goals and Management Review of Programme Structure Students Lecturers and Lectures Supplementary Study Activities Management Activities Final Workshop

Architectural Conservation Studies – Yearbook 2000/2001

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Forward to Yearbook Welcome to the Architectural Conservation Studies Yearbook for the 2001/2002 academic year. The purpose of the yearbook is to act as both a reference and a reminder for students (past and present), visiting lecturers and programme management as to the significant activities and personalities of the previous academic year. It is considered that the yearbook, whilst drawing together past events, can also prove to be a useful resource and indeed basic starting point for future actions. Hopefully these ambitions can be fulfilled.


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To Our Sponsors We in the Architectural Conservation Studies programme at AINova would like to give a warm and heartfelt thank you to the Headley Trust (London, United Kingdom), to the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur as well as to the Bundesministerium für auswärtige Angelegenheiten (Vienna, Austria) for their continued, kind and generous financial support without which the ACS programme would struggle to achieve its objectives. We hope that our mutual cooperation and combined support will continue to provide fruitful results in the future and take comfort from the faith you have shown in what we are attempting to do. Thank you.


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Programme Goals and Management Programme Goals 7 To train professionals whose activities are in the field of maintenance,

preservation, or the adaptation of historic towns and buildings. The programme focuses on architecture, built sites, and cultural landscapes as fundamental elements of the cultural identity of human society. The programme curriculum is designed to offer the opportunity to learn and understand more about the philosophical, cultural, legal, economic, management and technical aspects of cultural heritage conservation.

7 To enrich the professional background of students, through information and

experience exchange and from obtaining complementary knowledge and skills in the fields related to heritage conservation.

Target Group The programme curricula suits applicants who have completed a university degree in architecture, civil engineering, history or other related studies and with or without previous experience in the field of heritage conservation. It is designed for open minded, highly motivated and linguistically confident individuals, seeking a competitive qualification in the theoretical and practical issues of monument preservation. Partner Institutions The University of York (United Kingdom) Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium) US/ICOMOS (USA) ICCROM (Italy) Slovak Technical University (Slovak Republic) Slovak Institute of Monuments (Slovak Republic) Programme Advisory Board Dana Bořutová Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Peter Burman University of York, York, United Kingdom Ubbo Hylkema Hylkema Consultants BV, Utrecht, The Netherlands Franz Neuwirth Ministry for Education and Cultural Affairs, Vienna, Austria Programme Management Jaroslav Kilián Senior Programme Advisor Erika Horanská Head of Programme Lucia Gembešová Programme Administrator


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Review of Programme Programme Description o The programme consists of a one-year full time course divided into a preparatory

English language course followed by three principle trimesters. It is structured around the main topics of each trimester, the first trimester being focused on the theory and philosophy of monument conservation, the second on the methods and techniques of restoration and conservation and the third on cultural heritage management.

o The course is based on lectures and seminars, and includes complementary

activities such as practical workshops, exercises, excursions, and field trips. Lectures are given by visiting professors, and distinguished professionals, coming mainly from partner institutions.

o An important element of the programme involves the individual work of students and

this is facilitated by the provision of professional consultations by way of assistance. During each trimester students are required to prepare seminar papers that are submitted and then presented to fellow students and the examining committee.

Detailed Description of Course Segments The Theory and Philosophy of Monument Conservation This segment concerns the: • history, theory and philosophy of monument conservation • development of approaches in cultural heritage conservation up to the present day • fortified architecture and ruin conservation • technical monuments • modern architecture and its preservation The goals of this segment are to explain the theoretical basis for heritage conservation, to present examples of different categories of monuments, and to show how opinions on cultural values and their preservation vary in different periods and under different circumstances. The need for plurality and constant careful consideration is strongly emphasised during the course. Cultural History and Civilisation This segment deals with: • the history and development of Bratislava • cultural history of medieval Europe • the history of architectural thinking • Central European architectural development • the work of Dušan Jurkovič – a significant personality in Slovak architecture


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This aims to strengthen the student’s background knowledge of history and culture – an important factor in the cultural development of all periods. An understanding of the historical and social circumstances in which monuments were created is a necessary prerequisite for their assessment and conservation. Practice, Methods and Techniques of Monument Conservation Attention will be drawn to: • restoration techniques of stone, masonry, plaster, wood, metal, glass and other

materials • building materials and construction technologies • structural consolidation • conservation methods and practice in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, Germany,

United Kingdom, France, and USA • humidity analysis and remedial treatment This segment aims to provide practical information on the core business of conserving buildings – and doing so in a proper fashion. The lectures will relate to most materials and techniques used in traditional building construction as well as the methods of repairing, preserving and maintaining historic buildings with a minimum loss of original fabric. Measurement, Recording, and Researching of Historic Buildings Areas covered in this segment include: • non-destructive survey methods • field surveys and building development analysis • comprehensive research of historic buildings • engineering and geological surveys • the measurement and recording of historic buildings The course aims to stress the importance of comprehensive researching and documenting of historic buildings. Skills of precise measuring and various documentation techniques are developed through practical exercises. Legal Aspects of Heritage Conservation This section will focus upon: • international dimensions of conservation • international charters on the conservation of monuments and sites • national legislation and administrative organisation of cultural heritage conservation

in respective countries Legal frameworks provide the basic conditions for the implementation of heritage conservation policies. A legislative strategy can help to restore the competitiveness of rehabilitated buildings. The challenge is to adopt a legislative strategy, which will create a generally positive climate for the protection and rehabilitation of the cultural heritage. This segment aims to provide information regarding legal rules and tools at both national and international levels.


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Historic Site Rehabilitation and Rural Development The segment regarding historic site rehabilitation will consider: • urban planning and heritage conservation • inner city development • urban renewal • rural settlement development and perspectives • case studies on urban structures, development and rehabilitation • small town revitalisation The concepts of heritage planning have a significant influence on historic town conservation. Integrated urban conservation, careful and sensitive urban renewal and redevelopment, urban rehabilitation and revitalisation strategies are all applicable to historic town management. Environmental Aspects of Heritage Conservation, Cultural Landscape Considered will be: • the environmental aspects of architectural design • natural and cultural heritage conservation focusing upon landscape and interpretation The conservation of monuments and nature are inseparable processes leading to sustainable development. Preservation of cultural landscape consisting of historic towns and their man-made surroundings is a challenge for modern society. Understanding the use of traditional building techniques and materials, and knowledge of renewable energy resources and their role in the construction industry and housing, are complementary activities. This knowledge assists in the identification of appropriate solutions for monument conservation. Economic Aspects of Heritage Conservation This segment focuses upon: • basic micro and macro economic principles • cultural economics • the role of cultural heritage in local and regional economic development • fiscal policies and other economic tools in cultural heritage preservation • the feasibility of investment projects Economic aspects of cultural monument conservation provide the fundamental basis for a realistic understanding of this complex problem. It is not possible to resolve conservation problems solely with public resources. Financial tools that positively stimulate private investment can therefore contribute considerably to monument preservation. Heritage Management Considered in this section will be: • the involvement of public in cultural heritage preservation • the role of the non-for-profit sector in cultural heritage preservation • heritage marketing and management


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• cultural tourism History and cultural heritage is a marketable commodity. It is widely thought of providing two modern functions. Firstly, socio-cultural place identity and secondly as a resource for the important leisure service industry. The effective management of the cultural heritage and the involvement of the public in heritage conservation offers the only way to ensure its sustainable utilisation. The non-for-profit sector harnessing voluntary help can also contribute greatly to this process. Methods and Techniques of Archaeology Areas dealt with include: • methods and techniques of archaeological surveys, • archaeological excavation and site protection; • anastylosis. It is widely recognised that a knowledge and understanding of the origins and development of human societies is of fundamental importance to humanity in identifying its cultural and social roots. The archaeological heritage constitutes the basic record of past human activities. Its protection and proper management is therefore essential to enable archaeologists and other scholars to study and interpret it on behalf of and for the benefit of present and future generations. Computer Aid in Monument Conservation and Presentation Areas covered include: • visual computing Computers provide a very effective tool in the process of documenting and presenting historic buildings. This segment aims to provide information on the computer technologies available that utilise visualisation techniques in 3D space. Supplementary Activities (see later) A number of other activities and trips were undertaken throughout the year and these included: Excursion focusing upon Revitilisation of Historic Town Cores, Slovakia (9-11th October 2000) Visit to the Denkmal International Trade Fair, Germany (24-28th October 2000) Guided tour concerning the Research of History and Planning of Historic Districts, Hungary (29th November 2000) Tour of Wooden Churches and Restoration Ateliers, Slovakia (26-30th March 2001) Excursion to Vienna, Austria (April 30-2nd May 2001) Trip to Krems Town and Wachau Valley, Austria (19-20th May 2001) Involvement in the International landscape Workshop, Slovakia (May 24-26th 2001) Conclusion of the academic year with the Final Workshop, Slovakia (11-15th June 2001)


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Students Central to the Architectural Conservation Studies programme in 2000/2001 were the students who, similar to visiting lecturers, came from a diverse range of professional and personal backgrounds. Details of these major influences will be provided in the following pages along with contact addresses. So too will be the titles of trimester work presented by each student for evaluation.


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Students in Attendance During the 2000/2001 Academic Year Andrew McClelland Nationality: British Professional background: Building Surveyor Contact details: Address: 26 Moodage Road, Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, BT62 2DS Email: [email protected] Tel: 1 0044 2838 840325 Mobile: 0905 947 577 Trimester paper titles: First: THE DETERMINING OF A METHODICAL APPROACH FOR

THE APPRAISAL OF THE BRATISLAVA OLD TOWN REHABILITATION PROJECT

Second: The Bratislava Old Town Rehabilitation Project Third: Revolving Fund Trusts – Finders of alternative solutions Csaba Csetneki Nationality: Hungarian Professional background: Environmental Engineer Contact details Address: H-2638 Kemence, Rákoczi 1, Hungary Email: [email protected] Mobile: +36 30 295 00 41 Trimester paper titles: First: Buda Castle Cave and Corridor System Discontinued programme Denisa Zdechovanová Nationality: Slovak Professional background: Teacher of History Contact details: Address: Veternicová 7, 841 05,

Bratislava, Slovakia Email: [email protected] Tel: +421 6 531 56 87 Mobile: 0905 510 448 Trimester paper titles: First: The Synagogue in Svätý Jur (jointly with Zdenka Francelová) Second: Cultural Heritage in the Education System in Slovakia Third: Cultural Heritage in Svätý Jur


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Eva Hody Nationality: German Professional Background: Architect Contact details: Address: Woltergasse 4/10, A-1130, Vienna, Austria Email: [email protected] Tel: 0043 1 8793453 Mobile: +436 769349323 Trimester paper titles: First: Vernacular Architecture in the Central Danube Region – One

and Now – Pictures – Observations – Ideas Second: Vernacular Architecture in the Central Danube Region –

Preservation, Renewal and the Philosophy of Repair – Principles – Ideas – Pictures”

Third: Vernacular Architecture in the Central Danube Region – Village renewal and the Preservation of Rural Culture – Challenges – Chances – Ideas”

Magdalená Horňáková Nationality: Czech Professional Background: Garden and Landscape Architect Contact details: Address: Modranský 614, 900 86

Budmerice, Slovakia Email: [email protected] Tel: +421 0704 6448612 Mobile: 0905 757 749 Trimester paper titles: First: Public Space Urban Renewal” (jointly with Oxana Tulejová) Second: HISTORICAL GARDENS SURVEY – A Practical Guide Third: Involving public in Heritage Preservation – Awareness

Programme (jointly with Silvia Šujanová) Oxana Tulejová Nationality: Slovak Professional background: Architect Contact details: Address: Vodná 4, 040 11 Košice,

Slovakia Email: [email protected] Tel: +421 095 6224388 Mobile: 0905 852 483 Trimester paper titles: First: Public Space Urban Renewal (jointly with Magdalená Horňáková) Second: ARCHITECTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF HISTORICAL PART

OF SVÄTÝ JUR


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Third: St. Martin’s Cathedral Bratislava – Tourism or “Pilgrism” (jointly with Violeta Nenová)

Silvia Šujanová Nationality: Slovak Professional background: Lawyer Contact details: Address: J. Matušku 2234, 955 01, Topol’čany,

Slovakia Email: [email protected] Tel: +421 0815 5326614 Mobile: 0903 941 429 Trimester paper titles: First: Castle Protection – Case Study: Topol’čany Castle Second: CULTURAL HERITAGE NGOs IN SLOVAKIA – YES OR

NO? Third: Involving Public in Heritage Preservation – Awareness

Programme (jointly with Magdalená Horňáková) Violeta Nenová Nationality: Bulgarian Professional background: Tourism Expert Contact details: Address: Pernik 2304, Gagarin Street, bl. 5 ap.

64, Bulgaria Email: [email protected] Tel: 00359 7672744 Trimester paper titles: First: Safeguarding the Intangible Heritage: A

View on the Work of Karol Plicka Second: IN SEARCH OF NEW USES FOR HISTORIC BUILDINGS Third: St. Martin’s Cathedral Bratislava – Tourism or “Pilgrism”

(jointly with Oxana Tulejová)

Zdenka Francelová Nationality: Slovak Professional background: Architect Contact details: Address: Krčméryho 11, 949 01Nitra, Slovak Republic Email: [email protected] Trimester paper titles: First: The Synagogue in Svätý Jur (jointly with

Denisa Zdechovanová) Discontinued programme


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Zuzana Bauerová Nationality: Slovak Professional background: Art Historian Contact details: Address: Drotárska cesta 102, 811 03 Bratislava, Slovakia Email: [email protected] Tel: +421 2 62 80 39 83 Mobile: 0905 636 680 Trimester paper titles: First: Methodology of Restoration of the Easel Painting from the

Collection of SNM – Červený Kameň Second: Possibilities of interpretation in conservation/restoration and

nowadays museum Third: Relative methodological values introduced through

interpretation of conservation/restoration process


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Lecturers and Lectures During the academic year 2000/2001 lectures on the Architectural Conservation Studies programme were again undertaken by distinguished and high profile individuals from Slovakia and abroad and representing a wide spectrum of professions and experience. In each case the name of the lecturer, the institution or organisation that they represent, their contact details and finally the title of the lecture that they undertook, will be provided. The lecturers have been grouped according to the segment into which their lecture fell.


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A Message for Lecturers All staff and students involved in the Architectural Conservation Studies programme would like to give a warm and appreciative thank you to all lecturers for giving up of their free time to pass on their knowlegde and experience and for providing strength and encouragement throughout the year. That you did this for no material or monetary gain highlights both your dedication to the cause of monument conservation and also the esteem within which you hold Academia Istropolitana Nova. Thank you for your help. Preparatory English Course Nicole Lyscom free-lance English language teacher Contact details: Email: [email protected] Ruth Kershaw-Zorvan Academia Istropolitana Nova, Svätý Jur, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Pálffy Mansion, Prostredná 13, 900 21 Svätý Jur,

Slovak Republic Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 7 44970 449 451 Erika Sýkorová Academia Istropolitana Nova, Svätý Jur, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Pálffy Mansion, Prostredná 13, 900 21 Svätý Jur,

Slovak Republic Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 7 44970 449 451 David Doyle Academia Istropolitana Nova, Svätý Jur, Slovak Republic Contact details: Email: [email protected] The Theory and Philosophy of Monument Conservation Franz Neuwirth Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Culture,

Vienna, Austria Contact details: Address: Schreyvogelgasse 2/305, Vienna A-1010, Austria Email: [email protected] Telephone: +43 (153) 120 3634 Mobile: 0043 (0) 6641458914 Title of lecture: Theory and Philosophy of Monument Conservation


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Lars Scharnholz Brandenburg Technical University of Cottbus, Germany Contact details: Address: Berliner Strasse 131, 03046 Cottbus, Germany Email: [email protected] Title of lecture: Conservation of 20th Century Architecture James Strike Bournemouth University, United Kingdom Contact details: Email: [email protected] Title of lecture: Design Criteria for Architectural Intervention at Historic

Sites Andrea Urlandová Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Contact details: Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 7 57 27 62 67 Title of lecture: Colour in Architectural Heritage Cultural History and Civilisation Dana Bořutová Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Philisophy Faculty UK, Gondova 2, 818 02 Bratislava, Slovak

Republic Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 7 5933 9111 Title of lecture: From the History of Architectural Thinking David P. Daniel Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Klemensova 19, 813 64 Bratislava, Slovak Republic Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 7 5292 6321 Mobile: 0905 425 499 Title of lecture: Space – Secular and Sacral, Private and Public Štefan Holčik Slovak National Museum, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: SNM Archaeological Museum, 817 36 Bratislava, Slovak

Republic Telephone: +421 7 577 10772 Title of lecture: History and Development of Bratislava Practice, Methods and Techniques of Monument Conservation Pratt Cassity University of Georgia, USA Contact details: Address: Founders’ Garden House, 325 South lumpkin Street, Athens,

Georgia 30602-1861, USA Email: [email protected]


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Telephone: (706) 542 4731 Title of lecture: Heritage Preservation in the USA Miloš Dudáš Slovak Institute for Monuments, Žilina, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Mariánske nám. 19, 010 01 Žilina, Slovak Republic Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 89 5 622103 Mobile: 0903 256 703 Title of lecture: Vernacular Architecture Pavel Fabián Matej Bel University, Banská Štiavnica, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Dolná Ružová 22, 96 901 Banská Štiavnica, Slovak Republic Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 859 6920 204 Title of lecture: Heritage Conservation Practice in Slovakia Jaroslav Kilián Academia Istropolitana Nova, Svätý Jur, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Pálffy Mansion, Prostredná 13, 900 21 Svätý Jur,

Slovak Republic Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 7 44970 452 Title of lecture: Devín Castle Case Study Oto Makýš Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Civil Engineering Faculty, Slovak Technical University,

Bratislava, Slovak Republic Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 7 44254059 Title of lecture: Construction Techologies Franz Neuwirth Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Culture,

Vienna, Austria Contact details: see earlier Title of lecture: Monument Care System and Methodology Jozef Štulc State Institute of Monument Care, Czech Republic Contact details: Address: Valdštejnské námĕstí 3, 118 01 Prague, Czech Republic Email: [email protected] Telephone: +42 02 57010111 Title of lecture: Heritage Conservation Practice in the Czech Republic Koenraad Van Balen Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium Contact details: Address: Civil Engineering Department, Research group on Building

Materials, De Croylaan 2, B-3001, Heverlee (Leuven), Belgium


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Email: [email protected] Telephone: +32 (0) 16 321172 Title of lecture: Building Materials and Structural Consolidation Measurement, Recording, and Researching of Historic Buildings Jozef Gašparík Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Construction faculty STU, 813 68 Bratislava, Slovak Republic Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 7 59274111 Title of lecture: Non-destructive Survey Methods Peter Horanský Municipal Institute for Monuments, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Email: [email protected] Title of lecture: Historic Building Research Ján Krcho Technical University, Košice, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Tichá, 04 001 Košice, Slovak Republic Email: [email protected] Title of lecture: Research of Košice City Svetozár Lichardus Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Contact details: Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0903 430 145 Title of lecture: Basic Structural Principles Ján Rajniak free-lance Construction Engineer, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Contact details: Telephone: +421 7 5477 1680 Title of lecture: Structural Assessment Ivan Štassel Municipal Institute for Monuments, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Cesta na Červený most 6, 814 06 Bratislava, Slovak Republic Telephone: +421 7 5477 1901 Title of lecture: Historic Building Research Ján Vlčko Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Department of Engineering Geology, Faculty of Natural

Sciences, Mlynska dolina G, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovak Republic

Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 7 60296596 Title of lecture: Geological Surveys


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Legal Aspects of Heritage Conservation Anne M. Draye Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium Contact details: Address: Catholic University of Leuven, Winkselsesteenweg 80, 30320

Herent, Belgium Email: [email protected] Title of lecture: Legislation in Monument Preservation Viera Dvořáková Slovak Institute for Monuments, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Cesta na Červený most 6, 814 06 Bratislava, Slovak Republic Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 7 5478 9182 Title of lecture: Slovak Law and Urban Revitalisation Autumn Rierson National Trust for Heritage Preservation, Washington D.C.,

USA Contact details: Address: Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036, USA Email: [email protected] Telephone (706) 542 4731 Title of lecture: Heritage Preservation in the USA Historic Site Rehabilitation, Rural Development Michael Dower Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education,

United Kingdom Contact details: Address: Countryside and Community Research Unit, Francis Close

Hall, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, Glouchester, GL50 4AZ, United Kingdom

Email: [email protected] Telephone: +44 (0) 1242 544083 Title of lecture: Rural Development Viera Dvořáková Slovak Institute for Monuments, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Contact details: see earlier Title of lecture: Slovak Law and Urban Revitalisation Erika Horanská Academia Istropolitana Nova, Svätý Jur, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Pálffy Mansion, Prostredná 13, 900 21 Svätý Jur,

Slovak Republic Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 7 44970 452 ext. 128 Title of lecture: Urban Planning and Revitalisation


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Max Jeleniewski Municipality of Rotterdam, The Netherlands Contact details: Address: Bilderdijklaan 64, 2281 SV Rijswijk, The Netherlands Email: [email protected] Telephone: 31 70 380 94 51 Title of lecture: Inner City Development Kamila Matoušková Ministry for Local Development, Prague, Czech Republic Contact details: Address: Staromĕstské nám. 6, 110 15 Praha 1, Czech Republic Email: [email protected] Telephone: (02) 2486 1214 Title of lecture: Urban Regeneration – EU Funding Mária Nad’ová Regional Office, Košice, Slovak Republic Contact details: Address: Komenského 52, 041 26 Košice, Slovak Republic Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 7 (95) 6001 340 Title of lecture: Urban Regeneration – EU Funding Gábor Winkler University of Sopron, Hungary Contact details: Address: Páva ūt. 38/F, Győr, Hungary Email: [email protected] Telephone: +36 96 418204 Title of lecture: Research of History and Planning of Historic Districts Environmental Aspects of Heritage Conservation, Cultural Landscape Julián Keppl Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Contact details: Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 7 57 27 61 11 Title of lecture: Environmental Aspects of Architectural Design Elizabeth Oldfield free-lance consultant, Cheshire, United Kingdom Contact details: Email: [email protected] Title of lecture: Natural and Cultural Heritage Conservation Focusing

upon Landscape and Interpretation Arthur Spiegler ECOVAST, Vienna, Austria Contact details: Address: Pötzleinsdorferstrasse 34, A-1180 Vienna, Austria Email: [email protected] Telephone: +43 1 4797835 Title of lecture: Cultural Landscape and Small Town Revitalisation


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Economic Aspects of Heritage Conservation Bertil Fridén Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden Contact details: Address: Bastionsplatsen 2, S-411 08 Gothenburg, Sweden Email: [email protected] Telephone: 381 36193 Title of lecture: Cultural Economics Ubbo F. Hylkema Hylkema Consultants BV, The Netherlands Contact details: Address: Doelenstraat 20, 3510 XJ Utrect, The Netherlands Email: [email protected] Telephone: +31 (0) 30 232 88 66 Title of lecture: Economic Tools in Heritage Preservation Heritage Management Lester Borley former director of the National Trust for Scotland, United

Kingdom Contact details: Address: 4 Bedford Place, Edinburgh EH4 3DH, Scotland, United

Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 131 332 2364 Title of lecture: Cultural Tourism Jonathan Griffin Britain Abroad Task Force, London, United Kingdom Contact details: Address: Britain Abroad Task Force, 34 Bow Street, London WC2E

7DL, United Kingdom Email: [email protected] Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7420 5274 Title of lecture: Final Workshop Erika Horanská Academia Istropolitana Nova, Svätý Jur, Slovak Republic Contact details: see earlier Title of lecture: NGO Sector in Slovakia Miroslav Musil Slovak National Commission for UNESCO, Bratislava, Slovak

Republic Contact details: see Margaréta Musilová Title of lecture: UNESCO Dag Myklebust Directorate for Cultural Heritage, Oslo, Norway Contact details: Address: Directorate for Cultural Heritage, Dronningensgt 13, P.O. Box

8196 Dep., N-0034 Oslo Email: [email protected] Title of lecture: Involvement of the Public in Heritage Preservation and

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Emil Van Brederode National Contact Monuments Foundation, The Netherlands Contact details: Address: Heritage House, Herengracht 474, Amsterdam 1017 CA, The

Netherlands Email: [email protected] Telephone: +31 (20) 6277706 Title of lecture: Involvement of Public in Heritage Preservation Methods and Techniques of Archaeology Friedmund Hueber Technical University, Vienna, Austria Contact details: Address: Am Heumarkt 19, A-1030 Vienna, Austria Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0043 1 713 26 32 Title of lecture: Methods and Techniques of Archaeology Margaréta Musilová Municipal Institute for Monuments, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Contact details: Email: [email protected] Telephone: +421 7 529 63087 Title of lecture: Archaeological Research in the Historic Core of

Bratislava Computer Aid in Monument Conservation and Presentation Roman Kutiš free-lance computer graphic designer, Bratislava, Slovak

Republic Contact details: Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0903 245 280 Title of lecture: Computer Aid in Heritage Preservation


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Supplementary Study Activities During the academic year several fieldtrips and workshops were organised to act as a both a supplement to and reinforcement of the knowledge gained from classroom lectures. The excursions included within their programmes a diverse range of activities ranging from visiting an international conservation trade fair to hands-on practical experience within a restoration workshop. Each excursion will be considered in turn beginning with an exploration into the revitilisation of historic town cores in Slovakia. The final workshop in Kopčany will however, given its significance be considered in a separate section.


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Revitilisation of Historic Town Cores, Slovakia (9-11th October 2000) The first of a series of excursions attended by the new students of the 2000/2001 academic year took them to three important regional towns within Slovakia. Nitra, Banská Štiavnica and

Banská Bystrica were each visited over a three day period to see at first hand the results of recently completed historic town core rehabilitation projects. Within each of the municipalities meetings were arranged with the key project decision makers to gauge their opinions regarding the final results of the projects and to hear the reasoning behind their decisions. Several other

interested parties were also consulted for their independent views concerning the completed works. Personal exploration of the chosen towns was also encouraged so that students could formulate their own opinions of the respective revitilisation projects. It should also be noted that a separate but nevertheless related visit was made to the historic town core of Bratislava which itself has undergone a recent revitilisation process. Special thanks should go to Mr. Prikler, the chief architect of Nitra, and to Ms. Ilievová, the head of the regional office in Nitra. The tour of Mr. Kiko of the cathedrale in Nitra was also very much appreciated. Within the town of Banská Štiavnica it is necessary to thank Ms. Vošková, the head of the local branch of the Institute of Monuments, and also to Mr. Pavel Fabian of the NGO Spolok Banskej Štiavnice ´97 for his guided tour. Finally, a thank you to Mrs. Lieskovská of the Institute of Monuments in Banská Bystrica and to Ms. Gondová, the town architect.

Buildings facing onto the main square in Banská Štiavnica

The main square in Banská Bystrica


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Denkmal International Trade Fair, Germany (24-28th October 2000)

The Architectural Conservation Studies programme embarked on its first trip outside of Slovakia during the academic year to the prestigious DENKMAL fair in Leipzig Germany, which was grandly titled the “European Fair for Cultural Heritage, Conservation and Urban Renewal“. Contained within the impressive Leipziger Messe conference complex the fair included a wide programme of international congresses, seminars, conferences and company presentations as well

as individual displays and exhibitions within the main hall. Students were encouraged to attend several of the seminars, and especially those organised by the international bodies of UNESCO and ICOMOS. Several smaller presentations regarding the particular problems facing the conservation movement within Slovakia were also included within the overall programme. In addition to the fair and to sightseeing within the city of Leipzig several smaller trips were organised with the issue of 20th century architecture being particularly in mind. Principle among the interesting sites visited was the influential Bauhaus

design school in Dessau which is credited with being the birthplace of the modern movement in architecture as well as many a modern fashion trend. Its significance to the development of 20th centuray architecture has earned it the accolade of being inscribed as a World Heritage Site within the UNESCO list. Other significant sites also seen within the surroundings included the Junkers Estate and the famous Masterhauser house also in the town of Dessau.

The Leipziger Messe conference complex

Inside the impressive conference hall facility

The Masterhauser house


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Students within the historic town core of Sopron

Research of History and Planning of Historic Districts, Hungary (29th November 2000) This short day trip to the small Hungarian city of Sopron focused on the issue of historical research and planning of historic districts. Kindly guided by Mr. Gábor Winkler of the University of Sopron, the students were presented with a detailed explanation of the history and development of Sopron and were able to comprehend this development by a walk through-lecture in the historic town core. A short deter on the way to Sopron affored the students some time to take in the splendour of the baroque palace in Fertöd which was once the home of the Hungarian noble family Eszterháza and is a smaller copy of Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna.


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15th century wooden church in Tvrdošín

Wooden Churches and Restoration Ateliers, Slovakia (26-30th March 2001)

Perhaps the busiest (and the coldest) of all the trips during the year it needed to be split it into two distinct phases. Due to popular demand the first phase involved a gruelling sightseeing tour of wooden churches and other related buildings in the northernmost part of Slovakia within the Orava and Liptov regions. Churches visited over a brief two day period included those in the towns of Tvrdošin, Zuberec, Istebné, Leštiny, Svätý Kríž and Kežmarok. The Museum of Orava Villages at Zuberec and Thököly castle in Kežmarok were also visited during this period. Following the hectic two day period the students settled down in Levoča, a medieval town in the east of Slovakia, which was to be the base camp for the remaining two days of the trip. Whilst staying at the Institute of Monuments Restoration ateliers in the town the opportunity was taken to gain practical experience in the restoration techniques of wood, stone and paintings. Small groups were formed from the students and these groups rotated around the respective restoration ateliers under the supervision of

the resident restoration professionals. The aim of the exercise was to give the budding conservation professionals a brief insight into the more practical world of conservation/restoration and a view as to how their theoretical decisions might be implemented in practice. Whilst based in Levoča the opportunity was taken to visit a number of important sites within the vincinity. This naturally included the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Spiš Castle, Spišské Podhradie, the important ecclesiastical site at Spisšká Kapitula and the quaint medieval church at Žehra. Thanks must go especially to Mr. Pavol Ižvolt of the Institute of Monuments in Levoča for his excellent guided tours around Levoča and also to the previously mentioned sites. Mr. Miloš Dudáš, also of the Institute of Monuments (in Žilina), proved invaluable with his knowlegde and experience of the wooden churches visited during the early part of the excursion. Finally it is necessary to thank all those who welcomed and supervised the students within the restoration ateliers in Levoča.

The 13th century church at Žehra


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Vienna, Austria (April 30-2nd May 2001) Following on from the previous excursion a hectic tempo was established that took the programme participants through, under, over, inside and outside of many of the most important monuments within Vienna and also on the periphery of the city. It can truly be sayed that more of Vienna could not have been seen had a helicopter been used. The programme began with a guided tour of the restoration workshops of the Bundesdenkmalamt in the former Arsenal building. Continuing on the same theme the excellent Centre for Architectual Conservation at Mauerbach became the centre of attention of the group. Discussions regarding the philosophies of repair and conservation were encouraged during both visits. The emphasis shifted slightly on the second day of the trip with the abundant classical and modern architecture of Vienna providing the new focus. After an initial overview of the cities morphological development utilising a model in the Historical Museum of Vienna the remainder of the day was devoted to visiting the work of the most influential architects from the recent history of the city. This included the work of Otto Wagner (Pavillion, House), and also of Josef Plecnik and Adolf Loos.

This particularly eventful trip to Vienna was rounded off on Wednesday 2nd May with a visit to the Hofburg, a centrally important building to the city of Vienna, and to Otto Wagners church at Steinhof psychriatic hospital, which takes its spiritual name from that great architect of the modern era. Of particular interest at the Hofburg was of course the chance to experience at first hand the results of its recent rehabilitation following a devastating fire several years ago. Special thanks must go to Mr.

Franz Neuwirth of the Austrian Ministry for Education and Cultural Affairs for organising a large part of the trip and for his tireless enthusiasm whilst escorting the group around the various gems of Vienna.

An eye on Vienna from the new roofspace of the Hofburg

The Otto Wagner designed post office building


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Krems Town and the Wachau Valley, Austria (19-20th May 2001) Once again the programme found itself exploring the historic sites of Austria and once again a UNESCO World Heritage Site was the focus of attention. The first port of call, on what proved to be a more relaxed trip, was the historic town of Krems where a lecture and a guided

tour exploring the towns development and current architectural philosophy were provided for by Mr. Krejs of the municipality. Of particular interest to the programme participants was the innovative manner in which the town of Krems deals with the delicate balance between new and old architecture in an historic setting. The second day of the penultimate trip of the academic year took the programme to a diverse

range of small historic towns and individual monuments situated within the Wachau Valley. A guided tour was kindly conducted by Mrs. Kohlert, of the Bundesdenkmal office for Lower Austria, and included visits to the town of Dürnstein (containing important castle ruins and religious monuments), Weissekirchen, Wösendorf, St. Michael in der Donau (church ensemble), Spitz, the archaeological site at Willendorf (home of the famous Venus of Willendorf) and finishing off with the wonderful monastery at Melk. Special thanks again to Mr. Krejs and Mrs. Kohlert for the time and trouble that they took to escort the group around the sites listed above.

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Church within the monastry at Melk

The Wachau valley


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The road to theWeinviertal in Austria

International landscape Workshop, Slovakia (May 24-26th 2001) Several participants from the Architectual Conservation Studies programme played an active role in this international workshop in Stupava, which was organised by Dr. Arthur Spiegler on behalf of ECOVAST Austria and the International Landscape Working Group. The purpose of the 3 day workshop was to essentially test and fine tune the proposed ECOVAST method of holistic landscape identification so as to allow its successful application within each European country. This was seen as being a step towards building up a register of landscapes covering the whole territory of Europe, and was expected to be especially beneficial for the pre-accession countries of Central and Eastern Europe. The workshop consisted of basic introductory lectures to landscape identification and the test areas selected, followed by excursions to the areas of the Weinviertal in Lower Austria, and also the Small Carpathians and Zahorie within Slovakia. Each excursion was concluded by a group discussion with a view to formulating conclusions regarding the nature of the landscape visited. There are also plans to organise the main conclusions from the workshop into a small booklet for distribution amongst interested parties. Special thanks must go to Dr. Arthur Spiegler of ECOVAST Austria for being the main driving force behind the workshop. Mr. Michael Dower of Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education in England also played a leading role as did several other interesting speakers from Slovakia and abroad.


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Management Activities In addition to tasks directly connected to the wellbeing and management of the Architectural Conservation Studies programme several other important activities were undertaken by the programme management that are worthy of inclusion within the yearbook.


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Svätý Jur Interpretation Trail The Svätý Jur interpretation trail was an initiative undertaken by the programme management aimed at formulating and presenting knowlegde about the town in a more accessible way so as to increase the understanding of the local population about their town and to attract visitors to the town from further afield. Preparation of the trail involved a joint effort between AINova and a number of other agencies. Importantly, cooperation was forthcoming from the Museum of Local History, Culture and Literature in Svätý Jur as well as from the local Municipal office which played an active role. Whilst being published by AINova funding for the project was kindly provided for by the Slovak Ministry of Culture, the Municipal office of Svätý Jur, the Sami-Sebe Foundation and the Research Support Scheme. The tangible outcome of the initiative was an attractive illustrated booklet, published in Slovak and English, that aims to take the reader on a journey through seventeen of the most important sites and monuments situated within or immediately surrounding the town of Svätý Jur (translated as Saint George). At each point of interest on the trail a brief account of the history of the site is given along with other interesting features where necessary. The trail was officially launched on 28th April 2001 during the celebrations marking St. Georges day and is on permenent display within the foyer of Academia Istropolitana Nova in Palffy Mansion. Uhrovec Castle (Volunteers camp 6-19th August 2001)

The ACS management were also involved in the ongoing activities organised by the Foundation for Cultural Heritage Preservation and dedicated to the safeguarding and physical protection of Uhrovec castle in the north of Slovakia. Thanks to financial support from the British based Headley Trust, both Slovak and foreign specialists in the fields of architecture, structures, archaeology and other conservation related disciplines have the

Permanent display of the interpretation trail at AINova

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possibility to cooperate together in a bid to conserve this important castle ruin and to develop through this pilot project alternative and innovative means of castle protection. By undertaking such projects the participants gain a more indepth knowlegde of the methodilogical, technical, organisational and financial aspects of castle ruin protection. This can also be said of the young people that were encouraged to give up some of their free time to become actively involved in the protection of this impressive structure. Future Activities Preparational work was also undertaken by the programme management in anticipation of the new academic year and reflecting exciting new strategic opportunities. Principle amongst these was the drawing up and formulating of project proposals as an initial step towards attracting grant aid from donor organisations. Projects that have already begun or are expected to begin in the near future include cooperative research on alternative and low cost conservation techniques and site conservation, the provision of training courses on Strategic Planning and Urban Management, a USAID project on strategic planing and economic development in cooperation with the Czech Burman Group and finally a programme aimed at stimulating the interest of young people towards the cultural heritage. These projects are all aimed at enhancing the reach and reputation of the Architectural Conservation Studies programme and are seen as being complementary to the class room based focus of the programme.


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Final Workshop The final act and indeed culmination of the academic year occured during the final workshop situated this year in the sleepy Slovak village of Kopčany near to the Czech border.


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Final Workshop, Slovakia (11-15th June 2001) The purpose of the final workshop was to provide the students with an opportunity to use the individual knowledge and experience gained through the programme in the context of a group exercise and importantly to apply that theoretical knowledge to a ‘real life’ situation. This particular academic year the workshop was situated in the small Slovak town of Kopčany, in the Zahorie region, and was focused initially on the plight of the 11th century chapel of St. Margity (see front cover) and the impressive stables at Žrebčín Štít, on the pheriphery of the town. Finding suitable mechanisms to rehabilitate both of these historic resources so as to aid the future development of the town were central to the workshop. To achieve this objective the workshop consisted of an intense five day programme of fact finding, stakeholder meetings, brainstorming sessions, individaul and group work as well as presentation preparation. Jonathan Griffen, of the British Council in London, in collaboration with the programme management guided the participants through the process from initial orientation to the group presentation of final conclusions. A diverse range of stakeholders in the area attended the presentation, including the mayor and municipal offices of Kopčany who originally requested help from AINova, and all participated in a lively question and answer session thus formally concluding the workshop. It is desired that contact between AINova and the Kopčany municipal administration will continue into the future and that a number of initiatives arising from the workshop conclusions can be implemented successfully in the town. The concluding report listing the recommendations will be finalised in the near future and will naturally elaborate further on this brief introduction. As well as a special thanks to the municipality of Kopčany, Mr. Jonathan Griffen and all others that agreed to meet with the group it is also necessary to note the participation of Ginger Molitor of the US Peace Corps and Tibor Lalinsky of the AINova programme in Applied Economics. All of your input was very much appreciated by the students and the programme management. Time for relaxation upon completion of the workshop

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