Monday 22nd September 2008, The Lighthouse, Glasgow, 9am-4.15pm This seminar will examine the history and materials associated with the architecture of Scotland’s retail buildings and will consider current issues facing their conservation and protection. Speakers include some of the leading authorities involved in the conservation of shops and the topics are likely to appeal to [...]
ICOMOS Documentation Centre, Paris- World Heritage News
- The Rapid Response Facility Contributes to avoiding the ecological isolation of Romania's Retezat Massif
- UNESCO and Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock launch 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention
- Statement of the United Nations Foundation in Support of the World Heritage Convention's 40th Anniversary
Housing, Land Use and Community
Landscape Institute Annual Conference October 9-10 2008, Regent’s College London With a Government commitment to build three million homes by 2020, the conference will stimulate debate on the importance of good quality landscape in housing developments and in creating sustainable communities. Speakers include Professor Robert Tregay of LDA Design, architect and urban designer Terry Farrell, [...]
Smithfield is Saved!
SAVE Britain’s Heritage is delighted that the Inspector and the Secretary of State have refused consent to demolish the General Market Buildings at Smithfield. The building which is one of a grand procession of market structures designed by the City Surveyor Sir Horace Jones has stood empty for more than a decade. SAVE Britain’s Heritage [...]
