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sow1225 · 11-22-2002, 11:32 AM

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Most people would agree that buildings represent a valuable record of any society's past, but controversy arises when old buildings stand on ground that modern planners feel could be better used for modern purposes. In such situations, modern development should be given precedence over the preservation of historic buildings so that contemporary needs can be served

Buildings in a society does represent the past life a society. Both, past and future are equally important to a society. Whether modern development should be given preference over historic buildings depends on the situation and purpose of contemporary needs. However, if a situation arise that historic buildings are standing as hindrance to the modern development, It would be more beneficial if the preference is given to the modern buildings over historic buildings.

Historic buildings represent the societies past life culture, traditions that’s been preserved and maintained since ages. Crucial part of the society is to pass on the traditions and culture that has been preserved. Historic buildings are one of the elements of the society that can be used for this purpose. But, buildings may lack contemporary facilities that may be necessary for everyday life.

Lets look into an example. India was once very rich with kings and kingdoms. There are so many great forts left behind by those kings. Some are preserved as historic buildings. Some others are changed into hotels and resorts for government tourist funds. If historic buildings are used to serve contemporary needs, it would serve both purposes. It not only satisfies the contemporary needs, but also preserves the history. That way, buildings do not get destroyed and history can be remembered in every way.

Some might argue that renovating the historic buildings to contemporary needs may loose its authenticity. Its good to preserve history but, one has to think and move on with the future. Living without modern development and everyday needs may not make give a meaning to the contemporary life.

On the other hand, construction of modern buildings by destroying every historic building on purpose is not good. Preserving historic life and promoting them using those buildings involves everyone in the society. For instance, some city builders try to replace some historic buildings for their own selfish reasons. Such purposes should be thoroughly evaluated.

In sum, I concur that preference between modern development and historic buildings depends on the situation. If historic buildings stand as a hurdle to the modern development, it would be more beneficial if the preference is given to modern buildings.

11-22-2002, 11:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
sow1225 Eager! Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 88	Hi guys, Please look into this one...I targetted for 40 mins...but as always I am exceeding time....I am still working on that.... Most people would agree that buildings represent a valuable record of any society's past, but controversy arises when old buildings stand on ground that modern planners feel could be better used for modern purposes. In such situations, modern development should be given precedence over the preservation of historic buildings so that contemporary needs can be served Buildings in a society does represent the past life a society. Both, past and future are equally important to a society. Whether modern development should be given preference over historic buildings depends on the situation and purpose of contemporary needs. However, if a situation arise that historic buildings are standing as hindrance to the modern development, It would be more beneficial if the preference is given to the modern buildings over historic buildings. Historic buildings represent the societies past life culture, traditions that’s been preserved and maintained since ages. Crucial part of the society is to pass on the traditions and culture that has been preserved. Historic buildings are one of the elements of the society that can be used for this purpose. But, buildings may lack contemporary facilities that may be necessary for everyday life. Lets look into an example. India was once very rich with kings and kingdoms. There are so many great forts left behind by those kings. Some are preserved as historic buildings. Some others are changed into hotels and resorts for government tourist funds. If historic buildings are used to serve contemporary needs, it would serve both purposes. It not only satisfies the contemporary needs, but also preserves the history. That way, buildings do not get destroyed and history can be remembered in every way. Some might argue that renovating the historic buildings to contemporary needs may loose its authenticity. Its good to preserve history but, one has to think and move on with the future. Living without modern development and everyday needs may not make give a meaning to the contemporary life. On the other hand, construction of modern buildings by destroying every historic building on purpose is not good. Preserving historic life and promoting them using those buildings involves everyone in the society. For instance, some city builders try to replace some historic buildings for their own selfish reasons. Such purposes should be thoroughly evaluated. In sum, I concur that preference between modern development and historic buildings depends on the situation. If historic buildings stand as a hurdle to the modern development, it would be more beneficial if the preference is given to modern buildings.