Modern Architecture in a Historical City. Problems and Solutions
https://doi.org/10.31675/1607-1859-2025-27-6-103-116
EDN: QGDXGN
Abstract
In the 21st century, historical buildings are gradually surrounded by modern high-rise buildings, residential areas and shopping centers, raising questions about preservation of the historical architecture. Over the past half century of architectural renovations in many cities around the world, there has been a shift towards preserving the historical and cultural heritage. Certain techniques are developed to design new buildings adjacent to historical streets and squares.
Methodology: The analysis of the international experience in architectural design and restoration of old buildings, new approaches to preservation and adaptation of the cultural heritage to the modern city and the formation of design principles of modern buildings in the historical environment of an old city.
Purpose: The aim of the work is to examine the experience in design and construction of modern residential and public buildings within the historical part of the city in architectural space.
Value: This research helps to gain new knowledge and design methodologies for creating modern buildings that can coexist harmoniously with historical ensembles of previous centuries.
About the Author
G. A. Shchurov
The Central Research and Design Institute for Urban Development of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Georgy A. Shchurov
29, Vernadskii Ave., 119331, Moscow
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Shchurov G.A. Modern Architecture in a Historical City. Problems and Solutions. Vestnik Tomskogo gosudarstvennogo arkhitekturno-stroitel'nogo universiteta. JOURNAL of Construction and Architecture. 2025;27(6):103-116. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31675/1607-1859-2025-27-6-103-116. EDN: QGDXGN
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