Historic wooden architecture as an element of preserving the values of historical towns in Podlasie Cover Image

Zabytkowa architektura drewniana jako element zachowania walorów historycznych miast na Podlasiu
Historic wooden architecture as an element of preserving the values of historical towns in Podlasie

Author(s): Aleksander Owerczuk
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Architecture
Published by: Biblioteka Politechniki Lubelskiej
Keywords: monument; wooden architecture; urban wooden architecture;

Summary/Abstract: Cities are constantly changing. The new urban shape and new buildings are entering the districts of historical towns. The preserved historic architecture usually does not contain spectacular objects. However, as a whole, he is a valuable witness of the era. In towns, wooden buildings often play an important role. Often preserved in residual condition. In Podlasie, high saturation with wooden buildings was characteristic of small towns. One of them is Bielsk Podlaski. His example will discuss the problem of changing the old character of the town. Its important element was wooden architecture.

  • Issue Year: 17/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 49-54
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Polish