Revaluing Modern Architecture

Theconservation of our Modern architectural heritage is a subject of vehementdebate. When do buildings become old or significant enough to warrant specialheritage status and protection? Should Modern listed buildings be treateddifferently from those of earlier periods? And what does all this mean forbuilding users and owners, who might be better served if their buildings were lessauthentic, but more comfortable and usable? Presenting aclear line of sight through these complex questions, this book explores theconservation, regeneration and adaptive re-use of Modern architecture. Itprovides a general grounding in the field, its recent history and currentdevelopment, including chapters on authenticity, charters,listing and protection. Case studies drawing on the author's extensivepractical experience offer valuable lessons learnt in the conservation of Modern heritage buildings. Looking beyond the specialist field of'elite' heritage, Revaluing Modern Architecture also considers the changing culture of conservationfor 'sub-iconic' buildings in relation to de-carbonisation and theclimate emergency. It suggests how revaluing the vast legacy of modern architecture canhelp to promote a moresustainable future.Features leading conservation projects,such as the celebrated Penguin Pool atLondon Zoo, Finsbury Health Centre by Lubetkin & Tecton and Wells Coates'Isokon (Lawn Road) Flats, as well aspreviously unpublished projects.Analyseskey Modern conservation controversies of recent yearsIllustrated with over 160photos and drawings.An essential primer forarchitectural students and practitioners, academics, those employed inconservation and planning, property owners, developers, surveyors and buildingmanagers.