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  • Xenia Hotels Projects, 1950-1967. reapproaching the role of Post-War Architecture in Greece 
    Myrianthe Moussa; National Technical University of Athens (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    In the early 50s, Greece started its reconstruction after World War II and a following civil war. The Greek National Tourism Organization (G.N.T.O.) was founded in 1950, when tourism became a basic axis of the national ...
  • The Evaluation of Urban Historic Sites Rehabilitation Project for Tourism Destination: Case Study of Hamamonu/Ankara 
    Nasim Shakouri; Ankara University; Aysel Uslu; Ankara University (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    The main purpose of this study is the evaluation of Hammonu rehabilitation project from two viewpoints. First, Hamamonu district have been evaluated with urban identity and conservation. Hamamonu district reflects the ...
  • Perspectives on Modern Movement's Architectural Heritage of the early XX Century in Western Balkans 
    Luca Sampo; Sapienza Universita di Roma (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    The main architectural histories of the XX Century trust little or no space to modernist architects, critics and theorists in Balkans, while they have played an important role in the cultural life that nourished the ...
  • The lost ideology-Socialist Monuments in Bosnia 
    Leila Dizdarevic; International University of Sarajevo; Alma Hudovic; International University of Sarajevo (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    Memory, individual or collective, is not only closely related to socio-political phenomena, but also to socio-cultural such as architecture and art. As trans-generational witnesses to historical turmoil, still stand the ...
  • Historical Continuities from Bronze Age to the Present: Local Architecture of the Akseki-İbradı Basin (Turkey) 
    Kemal Reha Kavas; Akdeniz University Department of Architecture; Gulsah Celik; Middle East Technical University (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    The Akseki-İbradı basin (Antalya, Turkey) is situated in southwestern Anatolia at the transitional geographical band between the Mediterranean coast and inland Anatolia.The Taurus Mountain chain passes through ...
  • Architectural Conservation in Albania and in other Countries of Europe 
    Klesta Qirici; Polytechnic University of Tirana (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    This paper is intended to provide a theoretical overview and analysis of the history and development philosophies in our country compared to other European countries, in relation to the conservation of historic buildings, ...
  • Architecture, identity and phases of construction of the Byzantine church of St. Mary Vllaherna - Berat/Albania 
    Klodjana Gjata; Institute of Cultural Monuments "Gani Strazimiri"; Marsela Demaj; Institute of Cultural Monuments "Gani Strazimiri"; Ronela Cuku; Institute of Cultural Monuments "Gani Strazimiri" (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    The town of Berat is one of the oldest in Albania, with the earliest traces of settlement dating from 2600-1800 BC, while the castle area had stone fortifications by the the 4th century BC. In antiquity, Berat was known ...
  • New pattern of industrial identity in the spatial structure of polish cities 
    Joanna Sokolowska Moskwiak; Silesian University of Technology Gliwice (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    The process of deindustrialisation has significantly increased the number of areas where existing industrial units had lost their previous role in production and became a document of industrial heritage. This problem is ...
  • Ancient Waterfront Palaces: A Case Study of the Triconch Palace in Butrint 
    Kaan Sag; Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Architecture History of Architecture Programme (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    The main goal of the work is to comprehend the motivations behind building an ancient palace next to a body of water and to define the effects of the waterbody on the waterfront palace design. To achieve this goal, the ...
  • Knowing in order to preserve and enhance historic architectures: the case study of Berat 
    Frida Pashako; Polytechnic University of Bari (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    This paper analyzes the traditional vernacular architecture heritage in Albania, particularly in Berat. This city has a well-preserved historic center made up of traditional dwellings of 15th century and reaching their ...
  • The protection of Cultural Heritage Properties in the Republic of Kosovo 
    Gjejlane Hoxha; Kosova Council for Cultural Heritage; Kaltrina Thaci; Cultural Heritage without Borders (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    Kosovo is a country with an ancient history and a wealthy cultural, tangible and spiritual heritage, created over eight thousand years ago. These heritage assets are important from a historical, aesthetic, architectural ...
  • Is There a Future for Planned new Towns of the 20th Century? 
    Jasenka Kranjcevic; Institute for Tourism; Niksa Bozic; European Council for the Village and Small Towns (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    Several new towns were established, planned and built for the needs of certain industries during the 20th century in Croatia. What they all have in common is the fact they were built according to the modernist principles ...
  • Vulnerability of existing Buildings in old urban zones of Prishtina, Reasoning of Historical Preservation of area 
    Florim Grajcevci; Civil Engineering and Architecture Faculty of University of Prishtina; Flamur Grajcevci; Urban 3d; Hamdi Kurteshi; Consortium Ingedia-Inocsa (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    Kosovo is situated in the Alpine-Mediterranean seismic belt comprising the zone of contact between the lithosphere plates of Africa and Eurasia, which extends from the Islands of the Azores to the eastern border of the ...
  • Urban and Architectural Design of the Piazza del Governo in Enna 
    Franca Restuccia; University of Catania<br />; Mariateresa Galizia; University of Catania; Cettina Santagati; University of Catania (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    The present essay deals with the urban space of Piazza del Governo in Enna, a town located in the center of Sicily. This square is a work projected and realized in 1935 by the palermitan architect Salvatore Caronia Roberti. ...
  • Place, Urban Design and Poverty: Lessons from a comparison of Cape Town and Ahmedabad 
    Fabio Todeschini; University of Cape Town; David Dewar; University of Cape Town; Ashley Brander; University of Cape Town (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    The paper selectively reports on aspects of a research project conducted over several years aimed at a comparative evaluation of a number of local areas drawn from two cities: Ahmedabad, in the State of Gujarat, India; and ...
  • Archaeological remains within historical centers: the Naumachia at Taormina (Italy). Conservative approach and urban regeneration 
    Fabio Todesco; Universita di Messina; Nino Sulfaro; Universita di Messina (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    In the proposed contribution, this issue is examined through the experience gained by the authors on the so-called Naumachie, one of the greatest archaeological remains in the historical center of Taormina (Italy). The ...
  • Interpretation of de Saharan facade, from traditional to contemporary: Case of individual houses of the Bechar town-Algeria 
    Chelli Mohammed Reda; University of Bechar (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    The town of Bechar is one of the examples of Saharan cities that formed from human settlement called "Ksar". It has subsequently been significant urban expansion dating from the colonial era to the present. Thus constituting ...
  • Innovative Methodologies for Structural Control of Masonry Building under Preservation or Reconstruction Using Geomatic and Topographic Techniques 
    Donatella Dominici; University of L'Aquila (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    Operating a deformation analysis on masonry and ancient monumental buildings is not a simple operation. This type of extremely complicated structures present great irregularities and a variety of construction techniques ...
  • The Plan Schemes and Interior Elements of the Existing Mosques Built During the Ottoman Empire Period in Albania 
    Edmond Manahasa; Istanbul Technical University (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    This study examines the plan schemes and spatial organization of the existing mosques built during Ottoman Empire period in Albania. The historical information and partially the plan schemes are taken from the existing ...
  • Strengthening and Restoration of Historical Structures - Mirahor Ilyas Beg Mosque in Korca 
    Enea Mustafaraj; Epoka University; Yavuz Yardim; Epoka University (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, 2013-06-26)
    The Mirahor Ilyas Beg Mosque, built in 1496 in Korca, is one of a few Ottoman mosques still existing in Albania and the only Ottoman monument in the city. The mosque was built using cut stone and brick. It has a strong ...

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