A PROPOSAL FOR A PRESERVATION A PROPOSAL FOR A PRESERVATION A PROPOSAL FOR A PRESERVATION A PROPOSAL FOR A PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGY FORUM IN S.E. ASIA TECHNOLOGY FORUM IN S.E. ASIA Dr Donald Ellsmore Convenor Australasia Chapter Association for Preservation Technology
When heritage values are embodied in the fabric of places, conservation of p , the authentic fabric becomes an urgent challenge This presentation describes a way to improve our ability to meet that challenge through engagement with the Association for Preservation the Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) 2
In the South East Asian context It may involve continuing customs and authenticity can have a different meaning practices from the Western concept 3
Authenticity of intangible traditions y g does not preclude the use in conservation of traditional technologies or new science. Both may be applied to obtain good b li d t bt i d outcomes 4
WHY CONSERVE AUTHENTIC FABRIC? WHY CONSERVE AUTHENTIC FABRIC? WHY CONSERVE AUTHENTIC FABRIC? WHY CONSERVE AUTHENTIC FABRIC? Authentic fabric is physical evidence of history – it provides access to truth 5
Authentic fabric provides a window through which to view history 6
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A concern for the conservation the authentic fabric of ancient buildings was raised in the 19 th Century by William Morris John Ruskin and William Morris, John Ruskin and others. They established the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) known as ‘Anti- Scrape’ because of its opposition to S ’ b f i i i aggressive restoration SPAB till d SPAB still advocates for the care of t f th f heritage places 8
The Australia ICOMOS Principles for the Hoi An Protocols for Best Charter for Places on Conservation of Heritage Conservation Practice in Cultural Significance, Sites in China, 2000 ASIA, 2009 1979 (revised 1999) 1979 (revised 1999) – developed from the Venice Charter , 1964 9
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How does tourism impact How should tourism be managed at conservation? Can good outcomes co se vat o ? Ca good outco es heritage places? e tage p aces? be obtained by clarity of purpose? 11
Technologies for fabric conservation are expanding with scientific research and by drawing i tifi h d b d i from advances in art conservation 12
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The rapid growth of urban centres , particularly in S E Asia, has b brought about a looming crisis with ht b t l i i i ith reinforced concrete structures 16
Concrete surface failure – man made Concrete surface failure - natural Concrete failure due to environment Concrete failure due to corrosion of steel 17
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Reaction between alkali and aggregate - one form of failure with serious consequences for some concrete structures 19
Villa in Phra Nakhon, Bangkok Old Shophouse in Tha Pae, Chiang Mai a 20
Aged traditional yellow lime coating on a Ferrous sulphate coloured limewash building in Croatia applied in 1891 near Sydney, Australia 21
Yellow colouring on French Yellow colouring on stucco of colonial villa in Champasak, Laos co o a v a C a pasa , aos French colonial influenced temple e c co o a ue ced te p e in Champasak, Laos 22
Yellow colouring on French colonial Yellow colouring on French colonial villa building in Hue, Vietnam in Hanoi, Vietnam 23
Yellow colouring still visible on Yellow colouring visible on shophouse in George Town, Penang s op ouse Geo ge ow , e a g abandoned shophouse in George aba do ed s op ouse Geo ge Town, Penang 24
Modern yellow colouring on 1930s Modern interpretation of traditional yellow concrete History Museum in Hanoi colouring in George Town, Penang designed by Hebrard 25
The traditional yellow colouring which has been used for centuries is inexpensive has been used for centuries is inexpensive and simple to make and easy to apply. It lasts longer than modern coatings and is far better for the conservation of porous masonry structures 26
1830s Tasmanian farm building coated with traditional yellow limewash 2010 27
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www apti org www.apti.org The Association for Preservation Technology International provides a gy p network and system of advanced information transfer to assist conservation efforts worldwide Through the Australasia Chapter APT is working towards establishing Through the Australasia Chapter APT is working towards establishing professional networking and knowledge transfer in S E Asia 30
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