Key qualities of 19ᵗʰ-century barrack complexes on the example of Legnica’s Grenadier Barracks
Autor
Rudnicka-Bogusz, Marta
Opublikowane w
Technical Transactions
Numeracja
Vol. 117, iss. 1
Data wydania
2020
Miejsce wydania
Kraków
Wydawca
Wydawnictwo Politechniki Krakowskiej
Sekcja czasopisma
Architecture and Urban Planning
Język
angielski
eISSN
2353-737X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.37705/TechTrans/e2020038
Słowa kluczowe
barrack complexes, revitalization of historic cities, cultural landscape, local identity
Abstrakt
With the construction of Grenadier Barracks in 1874, Legnica joined the prestigious group of 82 Silesian garrison towns that were regularly visited by the highest authorities. Barracks, which were often built according to a typical plan, were characterized by a set of standard features that immediately distinguished them from the surrounding buildings and communicated a set of intangible impressions: prestige, community, strength, etc. Today, these features form a link with intangible heritage and local tradition. For this reason, when demilitarized barrack complexes are redeveloped, priority should be given to preserving the plan and architectural form as these now constitute cultural capital. The present study contains a synthetic description of the evolution of Legnica garrison, a detailed analysis of the Grenadier Barracks, and an introduction to the discussion on their protection through suitable revitalization.
