Spolia revisited and extended
The potential for contemporary architecture
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2391133 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Iida Kalakoski (0000-0003-4599-0960, Tampere University of Technology), Satu Huuhka (0000-0002-2386-3787, Tampere University of Technology, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 187-213 |
| Publication date | 2018-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Material Culture (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1359-1835 • E-ISSN: 1460-3586 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1359183517742946 |
| OpenAlex | W2775556455 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 14 |
In the fields of archaeology, art history and history, spolia have traditionally been studied as phenomena of the past. Today, the reuse of salvaged construction components and materials is primarily justified by its economic and ecological benefits, while its architectural and experiential qualities are much less discussed, if at all. Therefore, this article has two focuses, one more conceptual, and the other, more practical. Firstly, the article suggests extending the concept of spolia to contemporary architecture and discusses the usefulness of the concept in evaluating experiential values in contemporary constructions that make use of reclaimed parts. Secondly, it evaluates the potential of spoliation as a modern design tool in search of a more complex and historicity-based architectural expression. This potential is examined by defining the requirements for the extended concept and through analyzing examples of contemporary design. Although the main focus of this article is on contemporary architecture based on old building components, the topic also has obvious implications for heritage management
Archaeology · Architectural engineering · Contemporary society · Epistemology · Experiential learning · Expression (computer science · Historicity (philosophy · Political science · Reuse · Social science · Sociology · Architecture, Modernity, and Design · Computer Science · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation · Engineering · History · Law · Philosophy · Urban Planning and Landscape Design · Architecture
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| Unique citing works | 9 |
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| Citations per year | 1,29 |
| Citation span | 2019 - 2025 (7) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 9 |