Architecture : rénovation, restauration

Assessment will be by written examen.

Teaching is mainly through lectures. However, this is supplemented by visits to remarkable buildings and/or sites (in Belgium). These visits are intented to illustrate the concepts presented in the lectures and to specify the similarities and/or differences between this type of project and more traditional architectural design briefs.

The purpose of the LICAR2831 learning unit on restoration and renovation is to introduce the students the theoretical notions of immovable cultural heritage (history of conservation, restoration theories, charters, etc) and more specifically on certain aspects (challenges of heritage projects, characteristics of materials, diagnosis of deterioration, compatibility / durability / etc of differents approaches, thoughts on structural composition, etc), and to initiate them in the preliminary studies necessary for a proper understanding of the structures concerned and to make them aware of the problems associated with conserving, restoring and improving the property while complying with certain current requirements / restrictions.

CURRICULUM

Class 1 Notion of heritage

• Introduction (course structure, general context)
• Philosophical bases of conservation and restoration
• Restoration theories

Class 2 Restoration project process

• Overview of the methodology
• Initial studies (historical study, analysis of the existing situation

Class 3 Restoration project process

• Initial studies (continued)

Class 4 Restoration project process

• Initial studies (continued)
• Building improvement
• Scheduling
• Philosophy of intervention (orientation/direction/motivation)
• Options of intervention
• Illustration/actual case histories

Class 5 Building/site visit

• Application of the approach presented in classes 1-2-3-4

Class 6 Heritage and current issues

• Identification and impact of current issues
• Ovrview of standards/regulations/recommendations/requirements/etc relating to space, physical behaviour, energy, safety (fire, personal injury, etc), materials, know-how, budget, contract times, etc
• Proposed solutions

Class 7 Building/site visit

• Application of the approach presented in classes 1-2-3-4-6

Class 8 Heritage and current issues
Heritage and energy

• Presentation of heritage buildings with improved energy performance
• Proposed solutions

Class 9 Heritage and current issues
Heritage and modernism

• Presentation of problems encountered on Modernist or associated style buildings
• Proposed solutions

Class 10 Buildint/site visit

• Application of the approach presented in classes 1-2-3-4-6-8-9

Class 11 Related frameworks

• Overview of legislation in Belgium, working methods, procedures, etc
• Presentation of national and international restoration/renovation project "references"

Class 12 Exercise
Application/implementation in groups

The classes are given on the basis of PowerPoint documents indicating key elements, illustrations, issues for consideration, specific extracts, etc. that are sent to the students prior the course concerned.