Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 971

NEW ITEMS

  1. [NEW ITEM] Vale Prof Giorgio Croci
  2. [NEW ITEM] World Heritage – Shaping the future conference, online, 27-28 April: register attendance by 25 April
  3. [NEW ITEM] Virtual Lectures To Enjoy | From The Johnston Collection
  4. [NEW ITEM] SURVEY: COVID impacts on Cultural Heritage and GLAM sectors – closes 30 April
  5. [NEW ITEM] Architectural collections – respond by 20 May
  6. [NEW ITEM] Looking for UNESCO Meter Franking letter covers
  7. [NEW ITEM] HeritageForAll online internship program – apply by 7 June
  8. [NEW ITEM] World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize – nominations close 15 June
  9. [NEW ITEM] Save the date: Railway Heritage Preservation conference, 25-26 November 2021, Switzerland
  10. [NEW ITEM] 3DPAST project – Living and virtual visiting European World Heritage
  11. [NEW ITEM] Moir + Sutherland Architects – a richly illustrated new book
  12. [NEW ISSUE] News from World Monuments Fund
  13. [NEW ISSUE] Cambridge Heritage Research Centre bulletin

TALKS / EVENTS / WORKSHOPS / FORUMS

CONFERENCE / SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR PAPERS & OPEN REGISTRATIONS

COURSES / AWARDS / GRANTS PROGRAMS / OTHER – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS / NOMINATIONS / SUBMISSIONS / EOIs

SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED

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NEW ITEMS

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1. [NEW ITEM] Vale Prof Giorgio Croci

Dear Members of ICOMOS, 

With great sadness we inform you that Prof Giorgio Croci passed away on 16 April 2021.

Emeritus President of ICOMOS ISC “ISCARSAH, Emeritus Professor at the “La Sapienza” University, he contributed to the development of innovative theories and analyses for the diagnostics and preservation of monuments.

Among his most significant projects: the Basilica of San Francesco di Assisi (restoration and consolidation interventions after the serious damage and partial collapses due to the 1997 earthquake); the Pisa’s Tower (planning of the interventions for the stabilization of the Tower); the Colosseum (studies and research relating to seismic behaviour); the Palatine Hill in Rome (preventive study of the state of conservation with identification of the various dangerous situations); the TopKapi Complex in Istanbul (restoration and seismic protection project), and the Konarack Temple in India (structural reinforcement project).

Croci also intervened in investigations for the Pantheon in Rome and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence and was also the architect of the disassembly of the Stele of Axum brought to Rome at the behest of Benito Mussolini to celebrate the conquest of Ethiopia and in 1935 located next to the FAO headquarters. In 2003 the obelisk was dismantled under the direction of the engineer who had won the international tender announced by UNESCO and subsequently relocated to the sacred area of ​​Axum according to international agreements.

Croci has been awarded several prizes and awards from national and international institutions for his contribution to the preservation of the world’s architectural heritage. He was awarded the Gold Medal to the Meritorious of School, Culture and Art, conferred by the President of the Italian Republic.

The President of ICOMOS Italy
Eng. Arch. Maurizio Di Stefano

Australia ICOMOS offers its deepest condolences to Prof Giorgio Croci’s family, friends and colleagues.

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2. [NEW ITEM] World Heritage – Shaping the future conference, online, 27-28 April: register attendance by 25 April

World Heritage – Shaping the future!
Online event, 27 & 28 April 2021
3:45 to 5:30 pm, daily (German time)

ICOMOS Germany invites you to the online conference ‘World Heritage – Shaping the Future!’ on 27 & 28 April 2021. As future designers, young people play a central role in the protection and preservation of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Join youth researcher Simon Schnetzer and help to develop the active participation and engagement of younger generations in shaping the future of World Heritage sites. The aim of the conference is to engage young people to co-create the future of World Heritage, to identify central challenges and to develop creative solutions. To achieve this, we build on the active participation of young people – as ‘heirs of tomorrow’!

More information in the Programme OC World Heritage 27 to 28 April 2021_eng.

Registration

The number of participants is limited. Please register at the links below by 25 April 2021

Attendance on April 27, 2021

Attendance on April 28, 2021

We will send you a Zoom link prior to the conference. Please note that the conference session and breakout groups will be recorded.

Translation in English will be provided. The registration form is in German, please press the button “Teilnahme buchen” at the bottom of the page. Please fill in your title, name, surname, e-mail, affiliation, and confirm the terms of condition and the data protection regulations. 

Contact

Friederike Hansell, World Heritage desk officer, Saxony State Office for the Conservation of Monuments
email Friederike | tel.: +49351 48 430404

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3. [NEW ITEM] Virtual Lectures To Enjoy | From The Johnston Collection

VIRTUAL LECTURES ARE BACK LIVE VIA ZOOM FOR ALL TO ENJOY  

The Johnston Collection is introducing more lectures via zoom for you to enjoy from the comfort of your favourite, most comfortable couch.

From Tuesday 27 April and weekly thereafter.

More information at The Johnston Collection website.

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4. [NEW ITEM] SURVEY: COVID impacts on Cultural Heritage and GLAM sectors – closes 30 April

Help collate data on COVID impacts on Cultural Heritage and GLAM sectors by filling in this survey

As you are aware, the cultural heritage community worldwide is facing new challenges and hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. We would therefore like to invite you to participate in a survey that aims to give us a better understanding of the ways in which the pandemic and lockdowns affect our sector, and to help predict long-term concerns and solutions.

This survey forms part of a research project led by Dr Ania Kotarba of Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, which aims to identify the direct and indirect impacts (both negative and positive) of COVID-19 on the Australian (and global) cultural heritage sector. The ultimate objective is to document this moment in time to create a set of recommendations for adaptive strategies to similar future crises and ‘readiness’ procedures relating to any subsequent economic fallouts.

The questionnaire takes about 10-15 minutes to complete and you can skip any questions that you feel are irrelevant to you or you do not feel that you can, or want to, provide the answer to.

The survey is carried out by ikapadata, a survey research company. Email Ania Kotarba if you have any questions regarding the survey.

All information provided is confidential. Neither you nor your organisation’s names will be mentioned in any communication or publication. If you would like to receive a follow up email with the results of the survey and associated report, you can add your email address at the end of the questionnaire.

Click on this link to open the questionnaire.

The deadline for participating in the survey is 30 of April 2021.

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5. [NEW ITEM] Architectural collections – respond by 20 May

Do you use architectural collections from the State Library of Victoria in your research?

The State Library User Organisations’ Council (SLUOC) brings together professional and community organisations in the fields of history, archives, genealogy, heritage, architecture and academia. The members of these organisations use State Library Victoria on a regular basis and care about its future as an important cultural institution. As part of SLUOC’s current considerations we are interested to know what and how architectural collections are used.

Collections include architectural drawings and other records of practices.

What collections have you found most valuable in your research?

What is your experience of using architectural collections online or in the library?

Do you have any other comments on the architectural collections?

Please email Louise Honman with your comments and feedback by 20 May 2021.

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6. [NEW ITEM] Looking for UNESCO Meter Franking letter covers

For an ongoing research project on heritage promotion, the researcher is looking for information/images/original material in relation to UNESCO Meter Franking (see above photo with yellow marking) for posting letters like one in the image. Information such as if UNESCO Australia ever used such customized slogan/image on post office meter franking, and if so, from when to when and on which occasion would be useful. Images of such letter covers with meter franking would be much appreciated, and if possible hard copies of any covers could be posted.

Please email Hasan Abu if you can assist.

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7. [NEW ITEM] HeritageForAll online internship program – apply by 7 June

HeritageForAll Initiative: International Online Internship Program 2021: “Musealization of Cultural Identity”

“HeritageForAll” initiative is offering ten internship vacancies during the upcoming summer vacation, from July to December 2021.

For more information about the internship program and how to apply, visit the HeritageForAll website.

Applications close 7 June.

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8. [NEW ITEM] World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize – nominations close 15 June

Forward-thinking. Experimental. Bold. Progressive. Innovative. Once recognized for these defining characteristics, significant modern structures around the world often fall victim to material deterioration, perceived obsolescence, and public apathy. As many of these modern buildings are too young to qualify for landmark designation and protection, the need for preservation and increased public awareness of these unique resources is urgent.

In 2008, World Monuments Fund (WMF) launched the biennial World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize with founding sponsor Knoll to celebrate preservation success stories in buildings that are emblematic of the modern movement.

The prize honors contemporary architects, preservationists, planners, and community leaders who have implemented a physical intervention to preserve a threatened modern building or complex. Nominated projects must have been completed in the last ten years, and the site must have faced challenges or threats before it was preserved.

Nominations are now open for the World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize until 15 June 2021. 

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9. [NEW ITEM] Save the date: Railway Heritage Preservation conference, 25-26 November 2021, Switzerland

Railway Heritage Preservation Conference: Findings, positions and methods
25-26 November 2021 | Zürich, Switzerland

To illuminate and discuss the manifold challenges and opportunities of this young branch of heritage preservation, SBB Specialist Service for the Preservation of Historical Monuments is hosting a specialist conference to mark its 20th anniversary. It is held in collaboration with the Professorship for Construction Heritage and Preservation at the Zurich Federal Institute of Technology, the Federal Office of Culture and ICOMOS Suisse. Likewise founded 20 years ago, the SBB Historic Foundation is also contributing to the conference.

For more information, download the Railway Heritage_SaveTheDate.

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10. [NEW ITEM] 3DPAST project – Living and virtual visiting European World Heritage

The project 3DPAST – Living and virtual visiting European World Heritage has just concluded – visit the website for more information.

The project was coordinated by Escola Superior Gallaecia (esGALLAECIA) as project leader, and University of Florence (UNIFI) and University Politecnica de València (UPV) as partners. It was developed in the framework of CREATIVE EUROPE Programme, with co-funding from the European Union (2016-2020).

3DPAST project received international support from: ICOMOS International, ICOMOS-CIAV, ICOMOS-ISCEAH, ICOMOS-CIPA, & UNESCO-Chair of Earthen Architecture, Building Cultures and Sustainable Development.

The main idea for the project was to research and value vernacular heritage in World Heritage sites. The key-aim was to enhance this outstanding heritage, through architectural and historical research in a digital and multimedia way, crossing it with a creative component to reach new audiences. 

The project outputs were: 

3DPAST Book: “From Vernacular to World Heritage” (a publication with 250 pages in English) for free download

3DPAST Booklet: “Guidelines and strategies for maintenance of vernacular architecture in World Heritage sites” (100 pages in 5 languages), for free download

3DPAST App: Already available at App Store, very soon at Google Play Store, at: https://esg.pt/3dpast/3dpast-app

3DPAST Videos: Introducing the outputs of the project

3DPAST Digital Drawings: Digital art form the creative component of the project

3DPAST International Conference HERITAGE 2020: Papers, proceedings and videos of the international conference

3DPAST PLATFORM: Visit the project’s platform for further information about vernacular architecture in the eight researched World Heritage sites, crossed with 3D Models and virtual reality. 

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11. [NEW ITEM] Moir + Sutherland Architects – a richly illustrated new book

Architects Malcolm Moir and Heather Sutherland were partners in life, and in practice.

For a brief period between the end of the Depression and the beginning of WWII, they were at the forefront of a new architectural movement in Canberra, Australia’s national capital.

Canberra – one of the twentieth century’s handful of new, planned cities – looked set to be defined by the distinctive precepts and forms of ‘Functionalism’. It represented a clear break with the architectural conventions of the past.

Moir and Sutherland were designers of a singularly coherent collection of residential and commercial buildings, spread throughout the fledgling city.   

Peter Freeman’s richly illustrated new book, Thoroughly Modern: The Life + Times of Moir + Sutherland Architects, examines their work and the influences that shaped and informed it.

The book brings together a wealth of primary source material, including exquisitely rendered water colour sketches, architectural drawings, period photography and correspondence.

For more details, and to order your copy, visit Uro Publications.

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12. [NEW ISSUE] News from World Monuments Fund

To read the latest news from World Monuments Fund, click here.

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13. [NEW ISSUE] Cambridge Heritage Research Centre bulletin

To read the latest Cambridge Heritage Research Centre bulletin, click on the following link.

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TALKS / EVENTS / WORKSHOPS / FORUMS

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20th Century Heritage Society NSW Walk and Talk Program – “A Street of Strange Delight”, 24 April, 2pm AEST

In September 1935, in a double-page feature, The Home magazine described Hastings Road, Warrawee, as ‘A Street of Strange Delight’.

The editor of that long-departed journal observed how the inhabitants had ‘…striven harmoniously to preserve the rustic flavour that characterises the district’ and had succeeded in ‘making a simple street one of the most notable in NSW’.

The Home enthused about ‘Rivenhall’ – with its exotic Japanese tea house – and ‘many other residences of pleasing design’.

Today, Hastings Road is still known for grand residences such as ‘Wirepe’ (pictured above), and ‘Pibrac’, designed by Canadian architect John Horbury Hunt.

We hope you’ll join us in this exciting first step in the revival of our Walks & Talks program. Our guide will be architectural historian Dr Zeny Edwards OAM. We’ll be entirely outdoors, with social distancing guidelines being observed.

Date: 24 April 2021

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Cost: $35

Location: Hastings Road, Warrawee (meeting place to be advised)

Register via this link

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Workshop on Volunteers, Canberra, 6 May

Workshop: Volunteers – your most valuable resource
6 May 2021, ALL DAY
Australian National University, Menzies Library, McDonald Room
$440 per person

Many of our community organisations are totally reliant on volunteer help. Museums, galleries and tourism locations serve the community and volunteers are the key stone to our ability to deliver. But with the ‘stay at home’ mantra and the inability to open to the community, some volunteers may not feel needed or invited back.

This workshop runs all day and covers the issues of attracting, finding and supporting our volunteers. We will cover the liability and the way to get the most from your volunteers, as well as how to fire ones that are not working for you, but against you.

Some organisations may be stuck now with key volunteers taking corporate memory with them. We will discuss how to prevent this and what steps to take to build corporate strength. What are the new directions and important tasks you want to prioritise and resume. How do we make sure this re-entry time for volunteers and public engagement remains compliant and still welcoming and productive? This talk covers all of the aspects of volunteer management for small museums and community organisations, who are reliant on them.

The workshop facilitator is Victoria Pearce, Director of Endangered Heritage Pty Ltd. Victoria has worked internationally and around Australia in small regional, as well as large National organisations and collections. Supervising and task setting for volunteers and all staff, she established the National Textiles Museum of Malaysia. Victoria runs her own conservation business, supervising and inspiring interns and staff to build and grow our sector. Conservators are often called in to address some of the damage to collections caused by the well meaning best intentions, so with a wealth of experience we can work through ways to ensure the reopening and success of the collection you are in charge of. This workshop is aimed at managers and staff responsible for volunteers.

Program

  • 9am -12.30pm session: Liability or resource – Why use volunteers? Who do you need? How do you get them?
  • Lunch: Provided
  • 1pm – 4.30pm session: Tasking, training and corporate “memory capture” of volunteers.

Bookings: call Endangered Heritage (02) 62806280

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CONFERENCE / SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR PAPERS & OPEN REGISTRATIONS

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ISC TheoPhilos conference, 14-15 June 2021, Florence – call for abstracts: deadline 1 May

Papers are invited for the International Scientific Committee on Theory and Philosophy of Conservation and Restoration conference, Doctrinal texts – achievements, importance and future in the protection of heritage / 90th anniversary of the Athens Charter.

For more information, visit the conference website.

Deadline for abstracts: 1 May.

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2021 West Dean student conference, online, 30 June – 1 July 2021 – call for abstracts: deadline 3 May

Abstracts are invited for the 2021 West Dean student conference, Inclusion, Access, Diversity: Changing the Face of Heritage Conservation, on 30 June – 1 July 2021. This conference offers an opportunity to exchange ideas about the need to focus on inclusion, by supporting access into the profession and diversifying approaches within the profession.

The central focus of the conference is two-fold, reflected in a split approach to sessions:

  • Day 1 will be aimed towards schools, Colleges and Universities, to introduce the field of conservation to younger groups unfamiliar with the profession.
  • Day 2 will be focused within the profession, to discuss how conservation and its application can be adapted to be more diverse and inclusive, and to present conservation approaches from across the global conservation community.

Speaker participation from students, allied professions, global professionals, community groups, and institution representatives is encouraged.

For more information, visit the conference website.

Deadline for abstracts is 3 May 2021. A selection committee will review abstracts and notify speakers by 24 May.

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ICOMOS Slovenia Symposium, 16-18 September 2021, online – call for papers deadline: 30 May

ICOMOS Slovenia invites you to the 4th International Symposium of ICOMOS Slovenia, which will be held via Zoom on 16-18 September 2021.

The theme this year is Resilient Heritage. The working language of the symposium will be Slovenian and English and it will be conducted in three parts:

I. The situation and how prepared are we?

II. Key challenges

III. Cultural heritage as an example: experiences and case studies

The deadline for submissions is 30 May 2021.

More information can be found in the ICOMOS Slovenia Symposium_call for papers.

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COURSES / AWARDS / GRANTS PROGRAMS / OTHER – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS / NOMINATIONS / SUBMISSIONS / EOIs

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NSW Heritage Act Review – public consultation process

On Wednesday 7 April 2021, the NSW Special Minister of State, Minister for the Public Service and Employee Relations, Aboriginal Affairs, and the Arts, the Hon. Don Harwin, (who’s portfolio includes Heritage) issued a press release titled “NSW to Modernise Heritage Protections: new Discussion Paper sets stage for Heritage Act Review”.

The NSW Government is inviting community discussion on how heritage can be better managed and protected in NSW. This is part of a government initiated review of the Heritage Act 1977.

A discussion paper has been published, which should assist with this public consultation process. No time frame for this review has been provided on either the Media Release or the Discussion Paper.

While a review of the Heritage Act is welcomed, recent public statements by some members of NSW’s state parliament suggest there may be pressure to dilute its effectiveness.

The press release and discussion paper can be found at this link.

Australia ICOMOS is extremely interested in this recently announced review, and is considering how it can best contribute. In the meantime, individual members may be interested in engaging directly with the review process, and are strongly encouraged to do so. Members can register to be kept informed about this review by sending an email to the relevant NSW Gov Team.

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Call for EOI to deliver specialist services under the ATSHIP Act – deadline 26 April

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is seeking expressions of interest for the delivery of specialist services under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 (ATSHIP). The Act is used to protect significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander areas and objects from threat of harm.

To fulfil the requirements of the Act we need the services of skilled report writers and consulting agents (mediators). These people must have skills in these areas and be able to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

More information on the duties and responsibilities of this work is at this link, together with information on how to submit an Expression of Interest.

Expressions of Interest are due by 26 April 2021.

Should you need any further information the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment can be contacted by phone on (02) 6275 9450, or by email.

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Multidisciplinary Australian Danish Exchange scholarships available – application deadline 26 April

Multidisciplinary Australian Danish Exchange
A five week immersive program
28 June – 31 July 2021

Win a $4,500 scholarship and spend 5 weeks immersed at Sydney Opera House – more information at this link

Are you a NSW architecture, engineering or design student? Do you love Sydney Opera House?

For the first time ever, the Multidisciplinary Australian-Danish Exchange program, MADE by the Opera House, is giving NSW students the opportunity to work on a collaborative project at Sydney Opera House, including a AU$4,500 scholarship.

MADE by the Opera House fosters Danish architect Jørn Utzon’s remarkable vision for the future.

Applications close Monday 26 April 2021, 10am AEST.

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Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage – applications close 30 April 2021

Applications for the third annual Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage (JIAPICH) are invited. The awards ceremony will be held in September 2021.

Forms for both the individual and organizations can be found at the Jeonju International Awards website. The prize pool is $30,000 USD and will be distributed among 1~5 teams. There are no costs for the application process.

The application deadline is 30 April 2021.

The previous year 2020 JIAPICH gained positive feedback from our ICH community around the world. Thirty-nine applicants from 27 different countries applied for the awards. Out of the 39 applicants, there were 11 individual and 28 group applications. The 2020 JIAPICH ceremonies were held online, streamed through YouTube: CICS in Korea and the Jeonju City Homepage.

It is the hope of Jeonju that the JIAPICH will become the lighthouse of hope for all ICH holders, groups, and individuals who are striving to safeguard ICH.

Jeonju will continue to honor those who have contributed to the safeguarding and transmission of ICH through JIAPICH. We hope to see many ICH bearers, communities, and those in the ICH safeguarding practice apply to the 2021 JIAPICH Awards and have the opportunity to be recognized.

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Chinese Heritage in Northern Australia (CHINA Inc) call for EOIs to present in Seminar series: deadline 30 April

CHINA Inc is calling for EOIs to present at their forthcoming Seminar Series 2021/2022 – Theme 1: “Chinese in Northern Australia during World War 2”.

For more information, see the EOI_CHINA Inc Seminar Series 2021.

Depending on the level of interest, their current plan is for Theme 1 to run for 6 months using the maximum number of formats identified in the above info sheet. They are then proposing to develop the second theme on the topic of “Chinese Cemeteries in Northern Australia”.

Submit an EOI by 30 April 2021.

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ICOMOS PRERICO webinar – call for presenter EOI | deadline 30 April 2021

International Seminar [Webinar] call for EOI:
Reuse And Regenerations of the Cultural Religious Heritage in the World: Comparison among Cultures

PRERICO, the ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Places of Religion and Ritual, promotes an intercultural meeting with PRERICO members and invites all ICOMOS members to open a dialogue on the reuse and regeneration of religious cultural heritage in different countries of the world.

This meeting aims to approach ICOMOS members to a very important topic that we must analyze also in relation to the goals of Agenda 2030. All scholars and professionals are invited to propose experiences, projects, opinions, documents and ideas, because we believe every person is able to research, learn and communicate their cultural experiences for the development of humanity.

This meeting also aims to start a collective work with a common document on this important topic. During this international meeting, we will discuss the shared meanings and human values on which each nation must build cultural policies and relations with other countries in order to preserve and enhance cultural religious heritage.

All PRERICO and ICOMOS members are welcome to participate as speakers. We are expecting a two hour webinar with about 10 speakers, giving 10 minute presentations. The webinar can be extended if there are more speakers than expected.

Main Issues

1. Theoretical approaches: conservation, regeneration, and reuse.

2. National laws, local recommendations, and legal procedures.

3. Projects and best practices.

Download the PRERICO 2021 International Seminar – call for EOI to apply.

Deadline for the title and abstract: 30 April 2021.

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Heritage Summer School, Slovenia, 21-24 June 2021 | application deadline: 15 May

The first University of Ljubljana Sustainable Heritage Summer School entitled Responsible Renovation of Cultural Heritage Buildings as the Basis of Sustainable and High-quality Living will take place between 21 and 24 June 2021, jointly organised by the Interdisciplinary and Interfaculty Institute of the University of Ljubljana and ICOMOS Slovenia, under the auspices of Slovenian National Commission for UNESCO.

The topic is focused on the current practice of improving the energy performance of 19th and 20th century residential buildings, representing an important potential of sustainable development as well as opportunities for effective implementation of circular economy in practice. As in many cases these buildings are an important part of architectural heritage, our focus will be on the questions of how to preserve the values of this heritage and how to introduce the qualities of contemporary living therein. The renovations must be comprehensive rather than merely involving the addition of thermal insulated envelopes. To achieve the sustainable development goals, thus creating a better life for everyone, we need to establish comprehensive solutions and draw together all stakeholders.

The summer school will include talks by renowned international and Slovenian experts. Dr. Ege Yildirim and Prof. Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Jörg Haspel will focus on presenting the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the significance of preserving the 20th-century architectural heritage; professors and researchers from TU Delft, Prof. Dr. Andy van den Dobbelsteen and Dr. Leo Oorschot, will present the Dutch experience in this field, and through the workshops the activities undertaken in the Netherlands in relation to efficient renovations and improving the energy performance of multi-dwelling buildings, in order to achieve the goals of a carbon-free society by 2050 and preserve the significant architectural heritage.

This summer school is intended for students as well as everyone dealing with the problems in question in practice: experts in heritage protection and energy performance improvement, apartment owners, and various decision-makers both in Slovenia and beyond.

The language of the summer school will be English, the workshops will be also held in Slovenian.

For their participation at the summer school, the students enrolled in the Master’s study programme will be awarded 3 ECTS, the students enrolled in UL’s PhD study programme in Architecture 5 ECTS, while ZAPS members will be awarded 8 points and IZS chartered and supervising engineers will be awarded 3 points for their participation.

All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation upon completion of the summer school.

The application deadline is 15 May 2021.

>> more information on the summer school and programme

>> application form

>> email for additional information

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Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions – applications close 20 May 2021

After 10 years of European funding, 420 students and 70 countries, applications for the Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions are opened up to 20 May 2021. This international course on the conservation of heritage structures was the winner of the 2017 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage “Europa Nostra”, and presents a unique opportunity to meet people from all over the world.

This Masters Course, which is running its 14th Edition, is organized by a consortium of leading European Universities/Research Institutions in the field, including the University of Minho (coordinating institution, Portugal), the Technical University of Catalonia (Spain), the Czech Technical University in Prague (Czech Republic), the University of Padua (Italy) and the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (Czech Republic).

The course combines the most recent advances in research and development with practical applications.

A significant number of scholarships, ranging from 4,000 to 13,000 Euro, are available to students of any nationality.

Please find full details on the MSc programme, as well as the electronic application procedure, at the course website.

Visit also the SAHC blog and connect via LinkedIn.

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Woollahra Design Excellence Awards – nominations close 21 May 2021

It is with great pleasure that we announce the Woollahra Design Excellence Awards are returning in 2021.

The Awards highlight and acknowledge examples of buildings and places that make an excellent contribution to the unique character and heritage of Woollahra.

Nominations close 21 May 2021.

Local residents and their architects, planners, builders or consultants are encouraged to nominate projects from within the Woollahra Local Government Area completed within the last five years, up to 29 March 2021.

Category winners will receive official recognition through the presentation of the Award at a private ceremony in July 2021.

This year we are pleased to welcome comedian and architecture enthusiast, Tim Ross, as our guest speaker at the Awards ceremony.

Head to the Woollahra Design Excellence Awards website to view the judging criteria and what you need to get your entry ready!

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M/C Journal Special Issue: ‘Design’ | call for papers – deadline: 11 June 2021

‘design’

Between its broader sense of intent and that of making a drawing or plan, design appears to be expanding in both meaning and its application. Design is well understood when related to our material culture, where the medium often bears the imprint of the designer/s. Design has moved relatively seamlessly from the physical into the digital world. It makes sense that someone designs the applications that we use and that digital content, just as much as a poster, requires design. Design activities are rarely inseparable from a market economy, but the language of design has infiltrated business more broadly.

>> more information about the special issue and how to submit an article

Article deadline: 11 June 2021

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SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED

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SITUATIONS VACANT Graduate Heritage Specialist & Senior Heritage Architect, Tanner Kibble Denton Architects, Sydney [Applications reviewed upon submission]

Tanner Kibble Denton Architects offers two great opportunities to work with our award-winning heritage team: a Graduate Heritage Specialist and a Senior Heritage Architect. We’re passionate about heritage conservation and adaptive re-use and we have some exciting projects across the full range of heritage practice – adaptive reuse, CMPs, heritage appraisals, archival records and fabric repairs.

We are looking for people who enjoy unique challenges, are focussed and have a range of skills and local experience in heritage architecture. Immediate start available.

Please contact George Phillips by email for more information. Detailed role descriptions will be provided on request.

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SITUATION VACANT Associate Historical Heritage Consultant/Archaeologist, Jacobs, Sydney [Applications reviewed upon submission]

Jacobs’ Heritage Consulting Team includes Archaeologists, Architects and Cultural Heritage Advisors with extensive experience in State and Federal government sectors and environmental consulting. Our team has experience working in all states of Australia and we have members of the team based in several offices throughout the country.

With a strong pipeline of work in New South Wales, we’re seeking an Associate Historical Heritage Consultant / Archaeologist to provide technical and professional leadership, project management and business development support within our Cultural Heritage team in Sydney. Our current and emerging projects span a variety of sectors including transport infrastructure, power and energy, water, renewables, waste to energy, Defence and industrial. This solid pipeline provides our team with tremendous career opportunities, signature projects and a diversity of invigorating work.

In this role you will lead and contribute to identifying, sourcing and winning opportunities by building strong relationships with our clients. You will lead and/ or write proposals; lead and support the delivery of historical heritage; supervise and undertake historical heritage assessments, significance assessments and Heritage Management Plans. Based in Sydney, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of cultural heritage projects across Australia and New Zealand. You’ll mentor junior staff, nurturing new technical experts and leaders. You’ll grow your career as you interact with key clients to grow our business, and we’ll provide you with the tools to do so.

You are an accomplished practitioner, having delivered a variety of heritage projects with excellent outcomes for clients and the business. You have broad experience – across sectors, project size and project life cycle – enabling you to provide a range of solutions to clients. A creative and innovative thinker, you will see opportunities to do things better, bringing value to clients and to the business.

Other key requirements include:

  • Extensive experience in Cultural Heritage consulting and/or heritage regulation
  • Extensive technical experience in archaeology and/or cultural heritage with an emphasis on historical heritage
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Coaching and mentoring capabilities
  • Business acumen
  • Effective communication
  • Successful networking abilities to pursue new opportunities

For further information and to apply, please see the Jacobs website.

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Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Georgia Meros
Secretariat Executive Officer
Deakin University
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