Open AccessRenovation of Wooden Buildings in Riga
Author(s) -
Antra Viļuma
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
rīgas tehniskās universitātes zinātniskie raksti. 10.sērija, arhitektūra un pilsētplānošana/arhitektūra un pilsētplānošana
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2255-8764
pISSN - 1691-4333
DOI - 10.2478/aup-2018-0002
Subject(s) - architectural engineering , architecture , capital city , capital (architecture) , civil engineering , world heritage , engineering , geography , archaeology , economic geography , tourism
The wooden architecture of the 19th century is mentioned in the UNESCO World Heritage description of Riga among the criteria that makes the Capital city of Outstanding Universal Value. So far, 3 500 wooden buildings in the city have survived. This paper summarizes information on the renovation of four wooden buildings. The aim of this paper is to give a closer overview on the impact of ownership, funding source and location in the city of the building on the process of renovation and architectural change. The internationally approved renovation principles in the renovation of wooden buildings in Riga are not often taken into account.