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1/2013 - Harmony in the landscape / Harmonia w krajobrazie

okladka 1-2013   No 1/2013, vol. 38

Harmony in the landscape
Harmonia w krajobrazie



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PROBLEMS
Wind farms in the landscape of Lower Silesian villages
Farmy wiatrowe w krajobrazie wsi dolnośląskich

Tomasz Malczyk

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Wind farms are the most commonly used sources of renewable energy. They are a symbol of modern innovation with concern for the environment. However, they require exceptionally well-judged locations to operate efficiently and effectively. Additionally, due to the size of the turbines and the whole wind farm, they dominate the landscape feature as no other natural feature in an open area. This article discusses problems from the impact of two wind farms on the surrounding rural landscape, with particular focus on the changes brought to the environment and the reach of the impact.

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A new road in the landscape
Nowa droga w krajobrazie

Urszula Forczek-Brataniec

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A road investment requires a strip of land dozens of metres wide, ranging from a distance of several dozen to several hundred kilometres and subject to complex planning and social challenges. Highly complex circumstances bring about conflicts and difficult situations which need to be resolved. This process takes place within the landscape and has a very strong impact on it. It can change an area’s structure and function, make new borders and create new transit space in the shape of a road corridor. A new road becomes a new element of the landscape and at the same time, creates a new opportunity for it to be displayed. While major transformations of an area are designed, landscape architects are consulted only if a road is to pass through a protected area. The violation of an existing protected zone is the only thing that may prompt a comprehensive study of the impact of a road on the landscape, requiring the participation of a landscape architect in design decisions. Otherwise, investment plans will usually forego the inclusion of an assessment on the impact the new road would have on the shape and quality of an area of terrain. Based on the studies of the impact of road investments on the landscape, an assessment of design options are presented together with an approach for the introduction of landscape guidelines for development projects within the context of existing legislation. The studies and the analyses focus on road investments located in areas adjacent to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The studies have become the basis for issuing by the National Centre for Research and Documentation of Historical Monuments.

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MATERIALS

Integrating Architecture with the Surrounding Landscape by Using Local Raw Materials
Integracja architektury z otaczającym krajobrazem poprzez użycie lokalnych materiałów

Anna Podolska

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Architectural styles can develop in one of two ways: by building in harmony with the landscape or creating a conscious contrast to it. This article aims to show how local raw materials can shape the visual harmony between the landscape and the elements introduced by man. The examples presented from Poland and another part of the world show the traditions of local color, based on the available local materials and color which became associated with the cultural traditions of the region. They demonstrate how consistent forming of building developments, compatible with the presence of local colouring, helped many localities hold on to beauty and individuality to this day.

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The impact of flora on the value of the urban riverside landscape in wrocław
Wpływ roślinności na wartość nadrzecznego krajobrazu miejskiego Wrocławia

Iwona Orzechowska-Szajda

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The aim of this thesis is to position flora, a parameter expressed as the degree of coverage or the number of species of vegetation used in many studies on landscape evaluation, in the hierarchy of factors necessary for estimating the value of an urban landscape. Research based on a statistical method, rough set theory, was conducted in an attempt to answer the following questions: is it possible to estimate landscape value on the basis of one parameter only; to what extent does this parameter influence the value of urban landscape; is flora, defined as the number of species, more important to the process of landscape evaluation than the space it occupies.

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PRESENTATIONS

The art of landscape and art within the landscape as seen by artistic transformations at the turn of the 21st century. The results of a research project
Sztuka krajobrazu i sztuka w krajobrazie na tle przemian w sztuce przełomu XX i XXI wieku. Wynik projektu badawczego

Jan Rylke

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The turn of the 21st century witnessed a change in the approach towards garden design. The process of design work became comprehensive and creative. Research underwent a change to a more phenomenological and anthropocentric direction. Specific values have become more appreciated than abstract ones. Also, nature is now viewed differently: like a subject, not like an object. These changes should exert an influence on Polish landscape architecture.

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Carl Theodor Sorensen's Klokkergarden - an example of Danish modernism
Klokkergarden Carla Theodora Sorensena - przyklad duńskiego modernizmu

Paulina Dudzik

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Klokkergården, located in the northern part of Copenhagen, was designed by Danish landscape architect Carl Theodor Sørensen in 1938–1939. It is a small area of greenery surrounded by multi-family blocks of flats. It is considered to be an example of modernism in the art of spatial planning, and in addition to having an interesting layout, contains many practical and functional solutions to a space that is difficult to work with. This paper contains a biography of the designer, the history of the Klokkergården project, along with the basic design principles and analyses and a description of the site’s present condition.

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Revitalisation of the palace and park complex in Ołdrzychowice Kłodzkie (the Lower Palace)
Koncepcja rewaloryzacji zespołu pałacowo-parkowego w Ołdrzychowicach Kłodzkich (pałac dolny)

Anna Zaręba

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The purpose of the study is to present the results of analyses conducted as part of the research project “Palace and landscape setting revitalisation of the Biała Lądecka River valley in the section from Żelazna do Radochów (No. 4 T07F 001 27)”. The article presents the plans for restoring the palace and park complex in Ołdrzychowice Kłodzkie. The main aim of the research was to enhance and improve connections between the landscape of the historical parks and revitalisation of the greenery of the Biała Lądecka valley.

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Harmony and disharmony in the lublin district landscape and awareness within
the local community
Harmonia i dysharmonia krajobrazu Lubelszczyzny w kontekście świadomości społeczności lokalnych
Agnieszka Kępkowicz

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The landscape is the result of the civic management of space. This means that the immediate users, the inhabitants of cities, towns and villages, have a significant impact on its formation. Harmonious or disharmonious modifications depend on their good will, an awareness of potential threats, and respect for tradition and legislative orders. The article poses a question about the types of actions which have influenced the currently developing landscape in the Lublin district, as well as about causes and results. It is also a reflection on the awareness of local communities of the common good, that being the landscape. A pilot research was conducted to measure community awareness of the landscape and the respondents were students of the Spatial Management programme at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, and who were at the same time residents of the districts in the study and potential leaders of local communities.

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FORUM

City Landscape Design - didactics and results
Projektowanie krajobrazu miasta - dydaktyka i wyniki

Kinga Rybak    
Izabela Myszka-Stąpór

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City Landscape Design is a course designed for graduate degree students majoring in Landscape Architecture. The aim of the course is to acquaint the participants with methods of urban and landscape planning with special focus on the spatial structure of Warsaw. During the teaching process the participants perform analytical and design work in urban space perception, as well as urban facilities and infrastructure. Their final task is to develop a project and to present optional changes to specific public spaces on the basis of prior analysis and prepared guidelines. The course combines field work and classroom activities.

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2/2013 - Problems of Protecting and Shaping the Contemporary Village / Problemy ochrony i współczesnego kształtowania wsi

arch2013   No 2/2013, vol. 39

Problems of Protecting and Shaping the Contemporary Village
Problemy ochrony i współczesnego traktowania wsi



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PROBLEMS
Manor Estates as Integral Elements of the Rural Landscape. Issues Related to the Protection and Present-Day Use Based on Selected Examples in Southern Poland
Zespół dworski jako integralny element krajobrazu wsi. Problemy ochrony i współczesnego użytkowania (na wybranych przykładach z Polski południowej)
Agata Zachariasz

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This work is devoted to palaces and parks as well as manor and park estates located in the region of Beskid Niski and Pogórze. It provides a description of the principles applied in the course of establishing estate grounds, such as selection of a proper place, location in relation to rivers and main roads as well as interrelations between specific elements, taking into consideration water systems, transportation links, ornamental gardens and farm buildings, i.e. outbuildings and utility gardens. Furthermore, the article offers a presentation of the current problems related to these estates and their place in the landscape, making use of these sites, in particular decorative parks, as well as restoration projects.

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Manor and Palace Estates in Ślężański Landscape Park - Problems with Preservation and Usage
Zespoły pałacowo-folwarczne w krajobrazie kulturowym Ślężańskiego Parku Krajobrazowego - problemy ochrony i zagospodarowania
Janusz Gubański

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Quaint rural buildings, stately manor houses and spacious farmlands are common sights in the village landscape near the Ślężański Landscape Park. Out of eighteen rural communities within the borders of the Ślężański park, there are eleven which have manor estates with various physical conditions, usage and state of preservation. Developed for current use only to a limited extent, these estates and grounds are often in such disrepair that they exert a negative impact on the rural spatial composition and local identity. This article discusses some of the issues of preservation and development of manor estates within the Ślężański Landscape Park.

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Local Initiatives - Changing How Rural Areas are Perceived  
Inicjatywy lokalne - szansą na nowe postrzeganie obszarów wiejskich
Anna Podolska,
Iwona Orzechowska-Szajda

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Rural areas are undoubtedly undergoing changes. Often as a result of the proximity to a large city or simply because of prevailing trends. There are few villages left that are supported only by agriculture and with increasing frequency the original, singlefunction model is being replaced by a multi functional village. Villages are starting to open themselves up to the outside world by trying to attract potential tourists to visit local areas. The result of all of this is the appearance of themed villages, expeditions for rural explorers, seasonal local festivals and local products which are meant to revive rural areas by displaying local attractions. The aim of the following article is to highlight the changes which have been occurring in recent years in rural areas in Lower Silesia, especially those which were initiated by local residents.

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LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY

Wind Farms as Elements that Determine the Structure and Function of Rural Landscapes
Farmy wiatrowe jako elementy determinujące strukturę i funkcjonowanie krajobrazu wiejskiego
Krzysztof Badora

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Due to the need to fulfil international obligations in the area of renewable energy sources, numerous wind farms are planned and constructed in rural areas of Poland. Essential changes in the landscape structure result from the appearance of new landscape dominants and subdominants, such as turbines and accompanying components, as well as introduction of dynamics, due to rotation of turbines, into landscape. Wind power stations change the perception of landscape and subordinate all formerly included components.Construction of wind power stations, particularly wind farms with numerous groups of turbines and accompanying infrastructure, imposes changes in the agricultural structure of rural areas. In order to decrease the negative effect on the structure and functioning of physiognomic landscape in rural areas, the following optimization principles are suggested: of diversification in the protection regime, of limiting the number of turbines per farm, of adjustment of the distribution of wind power stations to landscape geometry, of developing a spot effect of turbines, of avoiding location of wind turbines at the background of rural systems, of concentrating power stations in particular planes of panoramas (at similar distances from the observer), of high density, of homogenous density, of location along the horizon line, of protection of road axes extensions, of farm decentralization, of limiting the accumulated effect with power lines, of unified standards, of protection of present dominants in rural systems, of selecting a colour scheme. Lack of multiaspect and multicriteria valorizations of areas for the purposes of development of wind energetics results in numerous spatial and social conflicts. Development of wind energetics should be subject to more rigorous restrictions.

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STANDARDS

Methodology of Research for Optimizing Guidelines for the Design of Spatial and Program Development of Agrotourism Farms
Metodologia badań prowadzących do optymalizacji wytycznych programowo- -przestrzennych
w gospodarstwach agroturystycznych
Maria Ostrowska-Dudys,
Aleksandra Lis

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Increasing interest in rural areas has led to the development of tourist farms in attractive regions. Agrotourism farms have gone beyond traditional offerings of recreation and accommodation, to expanding the range of related themes to include those that are educational, medically related, ethnographic, historical, etc. Adapting an agro-tourism farm and its facilities requires resolving many different types of problems. The proposed test method outlines procedures and research techniques for evaluating and optimizing spatial and program development plans for newly built and adapted farms. The potential value in this method arises from the opportunity of being able to use it to develop design guidelines that could increase the likelihood of success for agro-tourism farms. The proposed method may serve as a tool for community development and a simplified version could be helpful for farmers wishing to operate an agro-tourism farm.

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PRESENTATIONS

Transformation of Ciechów, Rakoszyce and Szczepanów Villages Located in the Area of Środa Śląska commune
Przekształcenia wsi Ciechów, Rakoszyce i Szczepanów położonych na terenie gminy Środa Śląska     
Małgorzata Zając,
Joanna Zając

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The article refers to the transformation of the villages of Środa Śląska commune: Ciechów, Rakoszyce and Szczepanów. Due to the presence of social infrastructure and services (such as shops, schools, health care facilities, libraries) they are the centers of the commune of Środa Śląska and develop faster than their neighboring village. The creation of this infrastructure was affected by the transformation of the villages belonging to the commune of Środa Śląska, which had place about 40 years ago and in which significant role was played by multi-family housing of the state farms. The villages Ciechów, Rakoszyce and Szczepanów may offer a better place of residence for less money, allowing people to own piece of land, to avoid the disadvantageous effects of population density, building intensity, standardization of construction, urban disorganization, as well as the high quality living environment – closeness to the nature, the elements of social infrastructure and services, availability of culture services, recreation places, etc.

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Developing Woodland Area for Recreational Use - an Example of a Design Concept for a Suburban Forest near Rzeszów 
Koncepcja rekreacyjnego zagospodarowania terenów leśnych na przykładzie lasów podmiejskich Rzeszowa
Tomasz Dudek,
Aleksandra Szubart

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Forests are more frequently being seen as desirable locations for spending leisure time, particularly for those living in cities and deforested suburban areas. The limited recreational facilities of forest areas can be improved with appropriate development without the need for allocating new land. The objective of this study is to present a design concept for enhancing the recreational capacity of a selected suburban forest near Rzeszów. The project is targeted mainly to residents of the Rzeszów area who would be interested in forest recreation. The designed recreational area includes: a fire pit and a ring of seats; a roofed area with a table and benches; a waste container and informative signage. The design also features a playground for children. The study focuses on promoting awareness of the local attractions and sights by means of a walking trail leading across the adapted area and surrounding vicinity. The authors have described an example of a design project which may inspire government entities responsible for woodland areas.

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A River Used in Agritourism: the Development Plan of a Vantage Point in the Wieprz River Valley  
Rzeka i jej wykorzystanie w agroturystyce - projekt zagospodarowania miejsca widokowego w dolinie rzeki Wieprz
Halina Lipińska
Edyta Cieniuch

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There are many places in rural Poland that have tourist appeal. Among those that have higher landscape and environmental value are riverside areas, which are especially good for attracting tourists. Unfortunately, a lot of natural areas located in river valleys are overlooked because they lack sufficient promotion, ideas or development concepts that would take advantage of the local attractions. A development concept has been prepared for increasing the potential appeal of an agritourist farm that lies adjacent to a stretch of the Wieprz river valley. The main idea of the plan is to create an eco-friendly spot near the river with an attractive landscape and panoramic views. According to the plan, trails will be marked out and outdoor viewing platforms and steps will be constructed which provide safe and easy tourist access. The plan also provides for recreational benches and lighting to encourage use of the site at night, considerably increasing the overall attractiveness of the tourist area. Efforts were made to take into account all possible environmental and landscape issues within a modern framework of form, technology and setting.

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4/2013 - Landscapes in the Service of Fortifications / Krajobraz w służbie fortyfikacji

AK 4-13 5   Nr 4/2013, vol. 41

Landscapes in the Service of Fortifications
Krajobraz w służbie fortyfikacji



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PROBLEMS
Origin of Stone Used to Build Selected Fortresses in Lower Silesia
Pochodzenie kamienia użytego do budowy wybranych twierdz na Dolnym Śląsku

Marek W. Lorenc 
Jerzy Potyrała

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A variety of rock material was used to build the walls of the Fortress in Srebrna Góra (Silver Mountain). Most of it was fine-grain laminated gneisses and mica slates quarried on site. The entrance to casemates and the frames of merlons and all corners, edges, and rain-pipes were made from beige or grey and beige sandstone from Radków or red-coloured sandstone from Czerwieńczyce. A detailed analysis of the stone material found within the entire fort showed, that though it varies somewhat in terms of colour, the petrographic features are represented by three types of rock: granites, gneisses, and sandstones. The basic material used for the construction of walls included fine-grained biotite granites from the Maciejowice, Malerzowice, and Starowice regions and also leucogranites and aplites from the Jarnołtów, Nadziejów, and Kamienna Góra regions. In addition to these rocks, fine-grained gneisses were also quarried and used that were part of the cover of xenoliths. Lightyellow sandstones from the Żelazno area in the Kłodzko Valley were most probably used for building window frames and vents.

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Krakow Fortress and Fortress Cultural Parks – Opportunities and Threats
Twierdza Kraków a Forteczne Parki Kulturowe – szanse i zagrożenia

Elżbieta Stach

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Military architecture and the 
greenery from fortress sites, which constitute historical defensive landscapes, together represent public resources that are part of Poland’s cultural heritage. Uncontrolled urban development, which intensively accelerates in attractive places, has contributed to significant changes in the landscape. Historical fortified areas undoubtedly belong to these kind of attractive landscapes. Three fortress cultural parks, currently operating in Poland, are an example of the fact that military heritage can be preserved and can become a showcase in a particular region. The parks are mainly engaged in preserving and revitalizing historic landscapes and using these resources for the development of tourism. Within the last few decades, the Krakow Fortress has failed to be included in any preservation and development plan, only single sites have been put into parts of different development projects. The Fortress could be saved by preserving it in the form of a cultural park. Such a project should be implemented as soon as possible, especially in areas where there are substantial changes taking place as a result of human activity.

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3D Modeling of the Prussian Fortress in Nysa Using Laser Scanning Data
Wykorzystanie danych skaningu laserowego do modelowania 3D fortów obronnych na przykładzie Fortu Prusy w Nysie

Andrzej Borkowski
Małgorzata Jarząbek-Rychard
Przemysław Tymków
Grzegorz Jóźków

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Laser scanning data, both airborne and terrestrial, are increasingly being used for 3D modeling. This is a particularly effective measurement technology for historic fortresses that are a combination of stone and earthen structures and that are usually covered by dense vegetation. This paper presents a methodology for constructing a realistic 3D model using the example of the Prussian Fortress in Nysa. The data used for modeling were collected by airborne and terrestrial laser scanning and supplemented with digital photos. Scanning was performed with a resolution of 12 points per m2 for the airborne platform and about 2 cm for the terrestrial one. The steps and requirements involved in modeling are presented in detail. The algorithms and software that were developed for this work highlight the potential that would be available by automating this process. The specifics of the model are discussed for this type of military structure on a combination of airborne and terrestrial laser scanning data. The issues of the level of detail and accuracy of the modeling are discussed, while emphasizing the opportunities for the use of laser scanning in landscape architecture.

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PRESENTATIONS

Breslau Fortress Water Hazards at the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries
Przeszkody wodne Twierdzy Wrocław na przełomie XIX i XX w.

Łukasz Pardela

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This article is about the Breslau Fortress water hazards, which were planned during the First World War. It contains the combined results of archival queries and field research, mostly concerning the Oder River tributaries, Ślęza and Widawa, and part of the areas that are presently irrigation fields located in the north of the city. The article also highlights the importance of the flood control system and its connection with the ring fortress. The fortifications, which were advanced in their day, consisted of a number of hydro-engineering structures, which made it possible to flood and swamp the area to protect the fortress.

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Historic Fortifications in the Urban Landscape of Portugal (selected examples)
Zabytkowe fortyfikacje w krajobrazie miejskim Portugalii (wybrane przykłady)

Dominika Kuśnierz-Krupa

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This article reviews the preservation and reconstruction of historic fortifications in the Portuguese cities of Lisbon, Porto, Funchal and Cascais. These cities, which have a range of cultural heritage resources, undertook projects to preserve and partially adapt the remains of modern fortifications. In Lisbon, the city is conducting restoration work at Forte de Sao Brune and Sao Juliao da Barra, as well as at the fortifications that defended the city along the Tagus river. In the Matosinhos district in Porto, conservation work has been carried out on the site of the Nossa Senhora das Neves fort, also known as the Castello de Matosinhos, which was built in the 17th century to defend the coast from pirates. In Funchal, which is the capital of Madeira and also called little Lisbon, the bastions of the Palacio de Sao Laurento and the fortalice de São Tiago also deserve attention for the recent conservation and restoration work done there. The restoration of the fort de Nossa Senhora da Luz in Cascais is an unusually well-planned design which took historic elements and introduced modern architectural detailing. The examples presented demonstrate how historic fortifications and ruins can be converted into new cultural elements of the city landscape through restorative projects that endow the sites with opportunities to develop tourism.

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Developing Tourism of Polish Castles and Fortified Manor Houses to Raise Interest in Historic Fortifications and Preserve Historic Landscape Monuments
Zagospodarowanie turystyczne polskich zamków i dworów obronnych jako działanie na rzecz poprawy atrakcyjności dawnych fortyfikacji i ochrony krajobrazu warownego

Aneta Pawłowska

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Developing tourism of historic fortifications requires appropriate investment planning along with conservation and restorative work. Sensible and well-planned investments to facilitate tourism can help to preserve historic landscapes. The aim of this article is to review the current situation of how tourism of castles and fortified manor houses is being developedg and how it could be further implemented in Poland to combine it with restoration and reconstruction efforts. Particular attention was paid to the fortified manor house, or castle, formerly of the Gładysz family in Szymbark, the castle in Korzkiew and the Dunajec Castle in Niedzica in the Małopolskie Voivodeship. Giving new purpose to historic fortifications while at the same time providing legal protection of historic sites, landscapes and the environment is an opportunity for sustainable development of tourism at these sites. Historic fortifications are increasingly becoming the focus of cultural tourism, and are being used as attractive sites for conferences and business functions.

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STANDARDS

Participation of Non-Governmental Organisations in Shaping and Preserving Landscapes with Historic Fortifications – Chances and Opportunities in View of the Changing Perception of Landscape
Udział organizacji pozarządowych w kształtowaniu i ochronie krajobrazu warownego – możliwości i szanse w obliczu zmieniającej się percepcji krajobrazu

Anna Staniewska

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Non-governmental organisations, both in Poland and abroad, actively participate in the conservation and shaping of landscapes with historic fortifications. They can continue to play a significant and positive role in restoring and providing access to historic fortification sites, as seen by examples in other countries. In Poland, the role of NGO’s is often underestimated, although enthusiasts of public involvement tend to have unduly high hopes of their potential. This paper presents a review of third sector organisations that are engaged in restoring historic landscapes and making them available to the public. An analysis of illustrative examples shows that expert organisations of military historians and landscape architects and archaeologists can provide a potentially strong foundation for a wide range of revitalisation activities and substantial support for conservation services. Other groups include active community preservationists of historic sites, and re-enactment groups that attract tourists. Despite numerous positive steps, fortifications are still a largely forgotten heritage, often difficult for a wider audience to appreciate. Increased social awareness is a prerequisite for effective and active societal involvement in conservation. This study was undertaken to determine public attitudes toward historic fortifications and their societal value. The second part of the paper presents the results of a pilot study on landscape perception. The results show that given the low level of public awareness, the involvement of NGO’s is especially desirable for effective and systematic promotion of historic sites, as well as advice on resource inventory management, resource evaluation, and establishing guidelines for projects.

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FORUM
The Intertwining of Nature and Culture Based on the New “City of Culture” in Galicia Spain
Przenikanie się natury i kultury na przykładzie nowego „Miasta Kultury” w krajobrazie hiszpańskiej Galicji
Miłosz Zieliński

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This article is about the ongoing subject of how to intertwine nature or the natural processes that determine the physiological aspects of a landscape together with human civilization – the creator of culture that has a subsequent impact on the landscape. The basis of this article was a very interesting example taken from the project of Galicia – The City of Culture – in Spain. This investment project provides a valuable platform for discussion on architectural creativity and attitudes towards the natural environment as an expression of culture and its influence on the landscape.

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3/2013 - The Relationship between Man and the Landscape / Relacje człowieka z krajobrazem

AK 3-13 5   Nr 3/2013, vol. 40

The Relationship between Man and the Landscape
Relacje człowieka z krajobrazem




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PROBLEMS
Social Control as an Indicator of Safety in Residential Neighborhoods in Western Societies and China
Kontrola społeczna jako czynnik bezpieczeństwa 
przestrzeni na osiedlach mieszkaniowych w społeczeństwach zachodnich i w Chinach
Aleksandra Lis 
Alicja Krzemińska

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The authors present, in light of contemporary research, the impact of social control (informal control) on security in residential neighborhoods in cities by analyzing and comparing the basis and the impact on neighborhoods in Western countries and China taking into account current developments and trends.

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Acoustic Barriers in the Landscape – Noise Abatement or Landscape Degradation
Ekrany akustyczne w krajobrazie –
ochrona akustyczna czy degradacja krajobrazu? 
Sebastian Bernat

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The development of civilization has been accompanied by an increase in noise, which leads to higher economic and social costs. In recent years, motorways and expressways in Poland have been built to include noise protection barriers that, although they reduce noise levels have a negative visual impact on the landscape, increase the cost of investment projects and raise public outcry. In September 2012 the Ministry of the Environment increased permissible noise levels in order to prevent the excessive use of noise barriers [Stop hałasowi… 2013, Rozporządzenie… 2012]. The goal of this paper is to examine the impact of noise protection barriers on the 
landscape. The article discusses the problem of road design with regard to preserving the landscape and reducing noise, and reviews different kinds of sound barriers and their level of effectiveness. In addition, attention is drawn to landscape degradation as a factor in social conflicts arising from the construction of sound barriers. The paper is based on an analysis of literature, websites, press articles and field observations. In the course of designing acoustic screens, it is essential to take into account not only their effectiveness in reducing noise but also on how they influence the perception of the landscape. Raising permissible noise levels may reduce the construction of new sound barriers that would have an impact on the landscape. On the other hand, this may lead to an increase in noise pollution. Therefore, it is important to assess the impact of investment projects on the landscape, starting from an examination of landscape resources and visual conditions around roadways.

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PRESENTATIONS

Contemporary Playgrounds – Characteristics from Selected Examples
Współczesne tereny zabaw dla dzieci – 
charakterystyka wybranych przykładów
Agata Gajdek

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Playgrounds are present in our surroundings since the middle of the 19th century. From that time they have been changing – from open spaces, to modern, limited areas with many facilities for children. Forms of playgrounds became a challenge, not only for constructors and architects, but also for many artists. Subject matter in this article are contemporary playgrounds – their composition, facilities for children and design of natural elements. Context of the area and accessibility are described for every example. The analysis concern six realizations – three of them are situated in Poland (Warsaw, Cracow, Rzeszow), and the other are located in Switzerland, Slovakia and Ukraine. These Examples show that even a small area has its potential and it is possible to create an interesting place for children. Context and value of surrounding could have positive impact on the area which could become special. Are there any rules which could help us to design a perfect playground? Are modern facilities for children the only recipe for success? Or maybe unique character of the playground is the most important? Is the communication accessibility a deciding factor? Every aspect of localization and designing process is important. It is the architect who decides which elements should be joined and how it has to be done. There is another factor which designer has to take into consideration – needs of local community. Architect change this particular place for them, so they could enjoy it.

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Development of Spatial Cultural Potential of the Lower Silesian Villages: Dziwiszów - a Case Study
Zagospodarowanie przestrzennego 
potencjału kulturowego dolnośląskich wsi na przykładzie Dziwiszowa 
Tomasz Eugeniusz Malec

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Lower Silesian villages are characterised by their unique, specific cultural potential. This potential derives from Polish and German influences; diverse civilisations that have had the largest influence on the region. The diversity of influences also includes the achievements of national minority cultures. The rural area of Lower Silesia was developed on the basis of the German cultural heritage in terms of urban planning and architecture of residential buildings, churches and other facilities. It can be thus observed how the high level of non-material culture directly influenced material culture, including architecture. Following Polish accession into the European Union, the process of development of Lower Silesian villages and rural areas in other parts of Poland has proceeded in a manner largely dependent on external sources of funding. Meeting the award criteria for individuals is determined by the financial aspects of business ventures; with a relatively low level of wealth recorded in the rural population, financial aspects often constitute the basis for the acceptance or rejection of a particular investment. The purpose of this paper is to show the importance of native aspects of non material and material culture in establishing identification with the area and the manner of residency and, therefore, the quality of life of the rural population in the Lower Silesia. This issue will be discussed using the example of the village of Dziwiszów. This paper also attempts to identify possible solutions to the problem presented above, as well as discussing ways in which the existing spatial arrangement of Lower Silesian villages can be adapted to the needs of their contemporary residents.

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Values of a Landscape Surrounding the Prosna River Mouth and Problems of Protection
Wartości krajobrazu okolic ujścia Prosny 
i problemy jego ochrony
Hanka Zaniewska
Monika Zaniewska

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The paper presents a natural and cultural landscape of a fragment of the Central Warta River Valley near the mouth of the Prosna river. An attention was drawn to values of the environment, including existing geological deposits and taken exploitation. Conclusions of the research are to serve the protection of the natural and cultural landscape considering the idea of sustainable development.

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STANDARDS

Assessment Criteria for the Impact of Large-scale Investment on the Landscape Based on Visual Resource Management (VRM)
Wskaźniki stosowane w ocenie wpływu inwestycji 
wielkoobszarowych na krajobraz na podstawie Visual Resource Management (VRM)
Iwona Orzechowska-Szajda
Anna Podolska

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In times of accelerated development of suburban, rural and open landscape areas, it is important to know at the design stage what the impact on the existing landscape would be from investment projects, especially large-scale investments such as wind power plants, industrial plants, complex of buildings, silos, etc. Currently, local authorities who have to take decisions on the location of potential investment projects lack the tools, methods and procedures for determining the impact of a project on the landscape. This article presents the Visual Resource Management (VRM) model, which is a tool used in the U.S. to evaluate the visual quality of the landscape, determine appropriate levels of land management, determine the potential visual impact of proposed designs and outline appropriate measures to integrate planned development into the environment. A working example was used to identify the key indicators for making an assessment of the impact of an investment project on the landscape.

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Transformation of the Landscape in the Rural Community of Ostróda
Przekształcenia krajobrazów 
gminy wiejskiej Ostróda
Mariusz Antolak

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This paper presents the current and predicted changes to the landscape in the rural municipality of Ostróda, in the Province of Warmia and Mazury. The area under study was 401 km2. The time period included both archived documents from the past and planning documents filed for the future. The scope of the research consisted of an analysis of cartographic materials and planning documents of the municipality and a detailed inventory of the study area. Like most of Poland, the analyzed area has been subjected to strong anthropogenic transformations for hundreds or even thousands of years. The current changes have been described in this article, based on the detailed inventory and analysis of planning documents. The prevailing trends in the landscape include a lower quality of local architecture, changes in the layouts of villages and farmland, more scattered locations of buildings and more developed systems of infrastructure. The changes that have occurred or are planned in the studied area include further development of the transportation system: three state roads, high voltage electricity lines, a large landfill, etc.; a planned suburban economic zone near Ostróda; and an expanding range of tourist facilities. The visible changes in the landscape could result in the loss of its most valuable assets, which would make it less attractive to tourists.

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Health Impact Assessment and the Study of Therapeutic Landscape Features
Ocena wpływu inwestycji na zdrowie 
w świetle badań nad terapeutycznymi właściwościami krajobrazu
Monika Trojanowska
Aleksandra Sas-Bojarska

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This paper discusses the health impact of investment projects as measured by a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) with reference to research that has shown that the landscape has a therapeutic effect on human health. The Health Impact Assessment (HIA), which complements the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) used in the European Union, is a tool which can be used to protect against the potentially harmful side effects of development projects. Many projects, for example construction of a new highway that cuts residential buildings off from access to a park, could have a negative impact on the health of local residents. This paper demonstrates that, in addition to other more obvious risks, loss of local landscape value can trigger adverse health consequences. Unfortunately, the current EIA does not require an assessment of the negative effects on human health caused by the loss of therapeutic features of the local environment. Based on research showing the benefits of greenways for alleviating stress and promoting an active lifestyle, the HIA is recommended for evaluating investment projects and proposing appropriate compensation for the loss of the therapeutic value of the landscape. An example of a compensatory action would be to build a public park.

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MATERIALS

Mines in the Landscape of Strzelin County – Strzelin Granite in Architecture
Kopalnie w krajobrazie powiatu strzelińskiego
– strzeliński granit w architekturze
Bartosz Jawecki
Marek W. Lorenc 
Sławomir Mazurek

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Strzelin county is situated in the southeastern part of the province of Lower Silesia (SW Poland). The geological structure of the area is relatively complex, particularly in the southern part of the region that is contained within the geological unit of the Strzelin massif. Hercynian granitoids predominate, represented mostly by biotite granites and granodiorites with a lesser proportion of two-mica granites, tonalities, and quartz diorites. The natural cover of the granitoid intrusion consists of Neoproterozoic and Lower Palaeozoic metamorphic rocks, mainly gneisses, granite gneisses, schists, quartzites, amphibolites and marbles. Tertiary basalt intrusions represent a much younger igneous formation. Apart from the elevated part of the Strzelin Hills, the entire area is covered with Tertiary sediments of marine origin: bluish clays as well as kaolinite clays and sands. The surface layer over most of the area is composed of Pleistocene glacial sediments, sand-gravel sediments, tills and loess-like clays. The extraction of rock material in this area dates back to the 10th century, when granite started to be quarried in Strzelin and Górka Sobocka. Rocks extracted in numerous quarries in the Strzelin county area are of very good quality and have been widely used in local architecture and civil engineering. This stone has been used to build road surfaces, street furnitures, architectural details, sculptures, windowsills, stairs, fence basements, low walls, building foundations or entire structures. Buildings have been made either entirely of stone or using only external wall claddings of granite. There are many noteworthy examples: the highest quality fine-grained granite from the Strzelin vicinity was used in the construction of the first cathedral in Wrocław (ca. 1000 AD), the columns of the Berlin Deutsche Bank, the stairs and floors in the Reichstag building in Berlin, the north port in Gdańsk, the Palace of Science and Culture in Warsaw, and the Nike goddess monument in Warsaw. This paper provides a description of selected stone-clad buildings made of Strzelin granite mainly from Strzelin county. The mausoleum of marshal Gebhard L. von Blücher in Krobielowice near Wrocław is an example of a Strzelin granite construction outside of Strzelin county.

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