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Architectural Heritage in Tourism

Architectural Heritage in Tourism. Background of SHAPE EU-funded ISP w/ DHTA Lessons from traditional Architecture International Vernacular Architecture in Tourism Dominica’s Architecture Roseau Churches Mills & Plantation Estates Vernacular. Background of SHAPE.

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Architectural Heritage in Tourism

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  1. Architectural Heritage in Tourism • Background of SHAPE • EU-funded ISP w/ DHTA • Lessons from traditional Architecture • International Vernacular • Architecture in Tourism • Dominica’s Architecture • Roseau • Churches • Mills & Plantation Estates • Vernacular S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  2. Background of SHAPE • Founded in 1997 by concerned citizens • too much cultural loss in Roseau & Dominica • French Technical Mission $ • Provided for SHAPE’s Public Awareness & other specific projects S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  3. EU-funded Institutional Strengthening Project • European Union offers ISP • Partners SHAPE with DHTA to strengthen heritage as part of tourism product – Mar.2005 – Feb.2008 • Ideally would have pre-dated ETDP • Work Plans incl. • Advocacy towards protection of heritage sites & listed buildings • heritage events (CiTN, Carnival …) • site development (Illustration Boards, tours, integration …) • Training (of guides, operators, craftsmen, designers, students …) • Promotion & Education … S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  4. Traditional Architecture describes a place & people • In general: • Structure & materials respond to climate & geography • Building & Roof shapes • Availability of local sources • Shows influences of builders • Foreign or mythical • Describes cultural beliefs & symbolism • Especially in monuments & public buildings • Design of Layouts, Details & Decoration • Architecture IS a form of cultural expression • Wet or dry • Storms • Type of soil & terrain S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  5. International Examples S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  6. International Examples S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  7. International Examples S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  8. Regional Examples Willemstad, Curacao 750 houses in 3 districts: 17th –19th century examples * 1997 World Heritage Site = A reason to visit = A marketing tool S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  9. Regional Examples Old Havana, Cuba • * 1982 World Heritage Site for colonial core • Spanish est’d in 1519; 3 distinct periods • * Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos WHC in 2005 S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  10. Regional Examples Old San Juan, Puerto Rico S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  11. Regional Examples Old San Juan Forts El Morro - designated a National Historic Site in Feb.1949 w/ 74 acres; - largest fortification in the Carib’n; - Restored in 1992; - USNP Castillo de San Cristóbal - Built in 1634 (completed in 1771); - 150 ft high, covers 27 acres; - * World Heritage Site (?) Plazas, City Hall, Cathedral, Civic buildings … Tourism op’s S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  12. Regional ExamplesNevis – Plantation Inns S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  13. Regional ExamplesGuyana S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  14. Regional ExamplesGuyana – World’s largest Wooden Church St. George’s Cathedral 1889 S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  15. Architecture in Eco-Tourism • Eco-Tourism definitions vary • Eco-lodge definitions vary • Criteria & standards vary • But • Always incl. ‘sustainability’ : environmental, social, spiritual & economic. • 2002 criteria: • Protection of Nature • Benefits to Local People • Provides Interpretation • CONTEXTUALITY: • physical & cultural • Site Planning • Community Involvement • Construction techniques & materials: local & sustainable • Energy Conservation • Water sourcing & saving • Sewage treatment • Solid Waste Management S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  16. International Examples Eco-Resorts • Hawaii • Hawaii • Fiji • Paramaraibo • Praia, Brasil (typical verandah, local church & village) S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  17. International ExamplesAuthenticity S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  18. International ExamplesAuthenticity S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  19. more International Eco-lodge ExamplesAuthenticity • NY Schoolhouse • NY Lumberjack Shack • NY, by boat • NY Lean-to • PR Bamboo Walk • Costa Rica S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  20. Dominican Traditional Architecture • Dominica’s features: • Climate & geography present: • lots of Sun & lots of Rain • strong winds & tremors • Stone & wood available • Verandahs as protection from sun & rain • Wooden ‘Jalousie’ louvers allow airflow while shading • Hurricane shutters • Half-hipped roofs (most unique) S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  21. Dominican Traditional Architecture • Types • Civic, Religious, Military buildings • VERNACULAR • ‘Ti Kaz’s, • Fr/Brit Colonial Merchant Houses, • Plantation Estates & Mills, • Churches, • Village streets! S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  22. Elements S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  23. Detailing S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  24. Dominican Examples-Roseau S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  25. Roseau’s Public Library Now in Centennary 1906-2006, $ given by Andrew Carnegie, 1 of 2,500 worldwide S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  26. Dominican Examples-Roseau S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  27. Dominican Examples-Roseau S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  28. Dominican Residences S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  29. Dominican Residences S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  30. Dominican Residences S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  31. Restoration / Renovation / Rehabilitation S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  32. Restoration / Renovation / Rehabilitation S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  33. Heritage aesthetic: - use of wrought iron railing from New Orleans - use of imported brick (not ballasts this time). Meanwhile, stone ground floor walls are preserved and the ‘look’ is maintained. S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

  34. Dominican Mills & Estates S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

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  36. Dominican Churches S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

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  38. One tourist’s impression (an Architect) S.H.A.P.E. (Society for Heritage, Preservation & Enhancement)

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