Contextualism: A Modern Interpretation of the Historical and Cultural Context in an Urban Environment

Urban planning must prioritize the preservation and interpretation of historical and cultural contexts to maintain the continuity of city traditions. This study demonstrates that integrating 'extraordinary features of the local'—such as individual heritage elements, public spaces, or entire residential areas—enhances urban identity while supporting regeneration programs. A key finding is the importance of balancing modernization with the uniqueness of a place, particularly in protected cultural heritage zones like Suomenlinna Fortress in Helsinki. The research employs comparative analysis across diverse urban settings (e.g., Krasnoyarsk, Yeniseysk, and Seattle) to explore how open public spaces shape architecture, functionality, and decor while safeguarding historical integrity.

Unagaeva, N. (2023). Contextualism: A Modern Interpretation of the Historical and Cultural Context in an Urban Environment. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Architecture: Heritage, Traditions and Innovations (AHTI 2022). https://doi.org/10.55060/s.atssh.221230.046