Teorias do Património

Objectives

This curricular unit aims to provide a global perspective on the evolution of concepts about heritage and rehabilitation practices, connecting the history of architecture and construction with the main theories and conventions on intervention in heritage. It is intended that students acquire the theoretical and critical foundations for any work in the area of heritage, namely in the framework of rehabilitation operations, whether they are research projects, or intervention projects. The goal is to introduce the foundations of an investigation applied to the history and theory of heritage built from the constructive matrix in the perspective of an informed intervention, framing the architectural work in the dynamics of artistic production and urban culture.

Syllabus

1. Disciplinary framework: concepts and criteria. 2. The question of heritage and its classification. 3. Collective memory and the theme of identity. 4. Evolution of heritage maps. 5. The importance of Unesco actions. 6. Classical heritage and vernacular. 7. Urban Landscape, the genesis of a new approach. 8. Portuguese heritage in the world 9. Fundamental texts for heritage conservation. 10. Disciplinary deepening and case studies. 11. The enhancement of the heritage built in conjunction with environmental and immaterial values. 12. Sustainability, reuse, flexibility and renewal: interventions in pre-existing spaces 13. Current problems, concepts and criteria. 14. Rehabilitation as a central theme of contemporary culture: perception of the various agents involved (stakeholders)

Cross Competence Component

The transdisciplinary nature of this curricular unit calls for several transversal competences, namely: a) the approach to heritage, in a perspective of valuing cultural diversity; b) debates in class, questionnaires and group work are also intended to encourage reflection, critical thinking and the integration of knowledge acquired in other areas, as well as to develop oral and written communication skills. These transversal competencies underlie the entire evaluation process