Architectural Tourism: Building For Urban Travel Destinations
by Jan Specht /
2014 / English / PDF
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Since the early times of travelling architecture does constitute
an important force of attraction and a vital element in
marketing. Until today destinations try to increase their market
positions by means of the development and restoration of the
built environment. However, architecture is characterised by an
enduring presence with impacts on visitors and residents alike.
Hence, on a sustainable basis it needs to chime with place and
situation. Where modesty might be suitable for one destination,
spectacular architecture could be a transformation catalyst or
unique selling proposition for another. Destination developers
have to be aware of the local requirements as well as the
reciprocal relationship between the modern practice of tourism
and the built environment. To address the complexity of
architectural tourism, throughout the book this topic is subject
of a controversial discussion and approached with a contextual
and interdisciplinary view.
Since the early times of travelling architecture does constitute
an important force of attraction and a vital element in
marketing. Until today destinations try to increase their market
positions by means of the development and restoration of the
built environment. However, architecture is characterised by an
enduring presence with impacts on visitors and residents alike.
Hence, on a sustainable basis it needs to chime with place and
situation. Where modesty might be suitable for one destination,
spectacular architecture could be a transformation catalyst or
unique selling proposition for another. Destination developers
have to be aware of the local requirements as well as the
reciprocal relationship between the modern practice of tourism
and the built environment. To address the complexity of
architectural tourism, throughout the book this topic is subject
of a controversial discussion and approached with a contextual
and interdisciplinary view.