Cities and Change and Challenge

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1 Symposium Cities and Change and Challenge Industrial heritage sites between monument protection, urban development, creative industries and contemporary architecture Georg Simmel Centre for Metropolitan Studies Humboldt University Berlin in collaboration with German Research Foundation (DFG) Berlin University of Technology, Department of Architecture and Aedes Network Campus Berlin Christinenstraße 18-19, Berlin Georg Simmel Centre for Metropolitan Studies

2 Concept There have always been conflicts between monument protection and contemporary architecture in the (re)use of historical buildings. Nowadays an increasing challenge is given through the demand for successful economical urban development along the (re)use of the built heritage of former industrial sites. At that creative actors and creative industries - often rejecting development objectives - are part of the transformation processes. These four perspectives monument protection, contemporary architecture, urban development, creative industries seem to be in conflict due to their different objectives when dealing with the industrial heritage. However, all of them are often quested for transformation processes of industrial sites all over Europe, as it can be recognized e.g. at Zeche Zollverein in Essen, Sulzer Areal in Winterthur or Liverpool etc. In all cases the question is, whether the diverse perspectives do have a common ground on which a careful change and (re)use of the industrial heritage can be established? All researchers of the field are kindly invited to discuss the question at the Symposium Cities and Change and Conflict in Berlin. The symposium aims at exchanging experiences and best-practices as well as deepening the understanding of the conflicts and potentials which lie in the constellation of the four different perspectives. In reference to three thematic points different concepts and cases dealing with the industrial heritage and its (re)use will be discussed. It will be looked at approaches constituting a common ground in order to clarify the public and the professional discussion and the planning practice.

3 How can we enable a careful change and a (re)use of industrial heritage sites? April 18th 2012, 19:30h Opening Lecture Symposium Cities and Change and Challenge Taking part in this opening debate are: Jörg Haspel Berlin representative for monument preservation Floris Alkemade Architect, Rotterdam Bernard Reichen Architect, Reichen et Robert & Associes, Paris

4 April 19th 2012 Architecture, Place-Making, and Urban Development 10:00h Nowadays images and brands seem to be necessary for every city to attract attention in a globalized world. In this context historical but also contemporary architecture serve more as iconic images and less as related architecture. But isn t there also the possibility to use architecture for a careful and attractive interpretation of places and their heritage connecting past, present and future? (presented by Achim Prossek) 10:00h Dennis Rodwell (heritage consultant, Melrose) Liverpool: Heritage as a resource Vesta Nele Zareh (LIA, Berlin) Atlas Actif and St. Etienne Coffee break 12:00h Ares Kalandides (Inpolis, Berlin) Urban Development: Image, identity and change Lunch break Conservation and Change 14:00h In this panel concepts and strategies aiming at preservation and change are introduced in its theoretical as well as practical implications. These approaches fall into a new acknowledgment of culture as a factor to shape urban space. In this context the protection of monuments can be newly activated and legitimized, although the concepts of culture may be different due to their perspectives. (presented by Birgitta Ringbeck) 14:00h Johannes Cramer (Architectural and Urban History, TU Berlin) As found Converting Architecture Heike Oevermann (GSZ, Humboldt University Berlin) Ten theses on conservation and change Coffee break

5 16:00h Dagmar Jäger (jp3; architektur.studium.generale, BTU Cottbus) Difficult Heritage: Reading and Transforming Traces April 20th 2012 Industrial Heritage and Creative Industries 9:00h Creative Industries are seen as important triggers for urban prosperity within the knowledge societies, although the concept of creative industries embrace heterogeneous institutions, actors and markets, posing different challenges regarding the use of industrial heritage. Some demand for open space and slim bureaucracy facilitating easy access, temporary uses and urban pioneering. Others strain the municipal budget in order to establish and run museums. Most of them foster the question of appropriate and sustainable use and careful development strategies for industrial heritages. (presented by Harald Mieg) 9:00h Giovanna Fossa (Dipartimento di Architettura e Pianificazione, POLIMI) Milano: Creative industries and the use of heritage Richard Wolff (ZHTW, Inura Institute Zurich) Switzerland: Heritage, creative industries and urban development Coffee break 11:00h Levente Polyák (Sociology, Central European University Budapest) Art, industrial heritage and urban space Podium: The role of sciences Towards a common ground at planning practices 12:15h Next to summary remarks, the podium discussion will discuss the question how the generated knowledge can be used and implemented in dealing with historical industrial architecture and sites. 13:30h Lunch snack and good-bye

6 Floris Alkemade The Dutch architect and urban designer was, with Rem Koolhaas, a partner of OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture) and founded his own architecture office in In his work he combines urban planning and architecture in all stages of design process. He was involved in the development of the former industrial area Zeche Zollverein in Essen, Germany. Since 2004 he is visiting professor at the University of Ghent. Johannes Cramer The German architect worked for the German Archaeological Institute and the UNESCO in fields of architecture and preservation of monuments. He was a researcher at several universities before he became professor at University of Bamberg in Since 1997 he is professor for history of building and urban development at Berlin University of Technology. Giovanna Fossa The Italian economist and chartered public accountant works as insolvency practitioner, auditor of companies and public bodies, economic advisor in court and civil and tax consultant for companies. Since 2003 she is lecturer in the economics and corporate organization course at Milan University of Technology (Politecnico di Milano). Jörg Haspel The German architect and art historian is the vice president of ICOMOS (International Council of Monuments and Sites) and a consultant for cultural and art history, urban and industrial heritage. He is also a guest lecturer at several universities. Since 1992 he is the Berlin representative for monument preservation and thus heads the heritage office of Berlin (Landesdenkamlamt). Dagmar Jäger The German architect focuses on design theories and creative interdisciplinary strategies. She initiated the European Architecture Dialogue and owns the studio jp3 Architektur+Gestaltung. Since 2009 she is visiting professor for methods of design at University of Technology in Cottbus (Brandenburgisch-Technische Universität Cottbus) and leads the international masters program Architektur.Studium.Generale that links several European cities. Ares Kalandides The Greek urban planner is the CEO of Inpolis Berlin and a member of the Commission on Creative Industries at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Berlin. He taught at different universities in Europe, North and Latin America. In addition to his scientific publications on place branding, creative industries, urban development, place identity and local economy, he is an editorial member of the Journal of Place Management and Development. Harald Mieg The German psychologist worked for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and was consultant for environmental issues for the Swiss National Science Foundation. He researched on human-environmental interaction and the revitalization of former industrial sites. Since 2004 he is working for the Humboldt University in Berlin and was the director of Georg Simmel Centre for Metropolitan Studies. Heike Oevermann The German researcher in urban studies focuses on industrial heritage. She initiated several discursive programmes that challenge architecture and urban

7 development in past, present and future. Currently, she researches at Georg Simmel Centre on transition of industrial heritage sites by creative industries. After focusing on Zeche Zollverein in Essen she is now shifting the research on a European level (Italy, Switzerland, UK). Levente Polyák The Hungarian sociologist and anthropologist curated several exhibitions and events in architecture and culture in Hungary while he gained an insight in urban policies in New York and Paris. His research focus questions the dependency on culture and urban development. He edited and published on numerous topics of architecture, urbanism and society. Achim Prossek The German geographer was involved in the development of Ruhr Museum in Essen which shows the cultural development of the biggest German industrial area. He held several research positions in Duisburg, Dortmund and Berlin in spatial planning and geography. He focuses on the relation of culture and urban development as well as regional identity and spatial images. Bernard Reichen The French architect created together with Philippe Robert the Reichen Et Robert agency in They became known for the successful conversion of industrial sites in several French cities. Today, the agency works in a wide variety of fields: hospitals, tertiary sector buildings, city centre shops, public facilities, major urban projects and exploratory studies in (among others) Europe, Australia, Morocco. Birgitta Ringbeck The German art historian and ethnologist researched on the history of traditional modernism before she headed the NRW state authority of monument conservation and cultural preservation. She is since 2002 the German delegate in the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. She lectures in Cottbus and Paderborn on World Heritage. Dennis Rodwell The British architect and planner works in the field of cultural heritage, focused on the promotion and achievement of best practice in the management of historic sites and cities. He served in local government posts as conservation officer, urban designer and principal planner as well as a conservation architect in private practice. He also publishes on the theme of conservation and sustainability in historic cities. Richard Wolff The Swiss geographer and ethnologist is a co-founder of INURA International Network for Urban Research and Action in Zurich, an international exchange platform about urban development problems. He was involved in the 1980s youth movement in Switzerland. Today he works as an urbanist and lecturer at Zurich University for Applied Science in Winterthur in fields of participation, regeneration of industrial areas and culture. Vesta Nele Zareh The German architect and journalist researched and published on strategies for the post-kyoto transformation of the European City focusing on urban structures of the 20th century: post-war new towns and large-scale housing estates. Currently, she holds the position of a researcher at the Laboratory for Intergrative Architecture at Berlin University of Technology.

8 Case studies for further research Falck Area Sesto San Giovanni, Italy The Falck steel factory was the main driver of urban development in the former village Sesto San Giovanni (province Milan) during the 20th century. After close-down the area was redesigned by Renzo Piano Building Workshop. Besides a central park of 1 mio m 2 numerous new buildings will be developed on two main axes. Some factory buildings will remain as witnesses of the site s industrial heritage. ( Sulzer Area Winterthur, Switzerland The engine construction company Sulzer started leaving its original grounds in Winterthur in the late 1980s. Different in size and shape the former factory buildings were part of different regeneration projects. A master plan was initiated but struggled with conflicting objectives of temporary conversion projects and large-scale regeneration. Maritime mercantile city Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool harbour and its unique system of docks has been the most important commercial harbour for the United Kingdom in the 18th and 19th century and symbolises the role of the British Empire in the world. Since the harbour s decline in the 1970s it underwent a functional change towards culture and tourism. Since 2004 it is listed as UNESCO World Heritage. contact / registration Georg Simmel Center for Metropolitan Studies Harald Mieg, Heike Oevermann, Toni Karge symposium.gsz@hu-berlin.de