Open AccessPRINCIPLES OF RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF ORTHODOX MONASTERIES IN RUSSIAN NORTH
Author(s) -
E. Shvetsova-Shilovskaya,
Svetlana Il'vickaya
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
vestnik bgtu im. v.g. šuhova
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2071-7318
DOI - 10.34031/2071-7318-2021-6-2-49-59
Subject(s) - zoning , history , architectural engineering , computer science , law , political science , engineering
Reconstruction of Orthodox monasteries in Russian North in modern conditions of increased number of tourists and pilgrims has faced a number of challenges. These challenges result from the restoration of traditional, as well as the emergence of new functions of the monastery complexes. Authors propose and justify four main principles for reconstruction of Orthodox monasteries in modern conditions. Among these are: the principle of dividing of the monastery complex into functional zones, the principle of the maximum accessibility of the territories and buildings to persons with disabilities, the principle of preserving and restoring the volumetric-spatial composition, and the principle of preserving and using the landscape of the monastery territories. The examples of applications of the principles to a few monasteries in the Russian North are analyzed. Authors show that the implementation of these principles will allow to form an accessible multifunctional architectural environment of monastery complexes with territory zoning and preservation of both the architectural ensemble and the surrounding landscape. As the result, the optimal conditions for interaction between the monastery community and visitors will be provided. The proposed principles are planned to be used to develop specific recommendations for reconstruction and development of Orthodox monastery complexes