Abstract
The article presents an analysis of the color evolution of tenement houses in Wroclaw in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Their various colors, confirmed by research, prove the term “Colorful Wroclaw”, appearing in the 1930s the architectural journals. The considerations were supported, i.e., by iconographic material presenting the varied colors of renovated tenement houses in Wroclaw. The aim of this analysis is to show the role of scientific and conservation research in restoring the historical value of buildings. Examples of tenement house restoration projects show the practical application of scientific research to formulate conservation guidelines and organize renovation work. Renovation work also requires traditional and increasingly modern construction techniques. These historical buildings belong to the country’s cultural heritage. They are usually entered into the Monuments Register and are subject to conservation protection. Restoring their former appearance and character is possible thanks to the participation of national and international institutions. It deals with supporting the flow of knowledge and financial resources. The following research methods were used: archival and literature studies, analytical studies of selected conservation techniques and stratigraphic studies of paint coatings, and case studies when discussing renovation projects for selected tenement houses.
Highlights
Wroclaw is one of the oldest and largest cities in Poland. For centuries it belonged to Poland, Czechia and Germany
After World War II, it was incorporated into Poland
The Wroclaw Municipal Monuments Conservator Office requires the façades of the renovated buildings to be restored to their original condition. This applies, in particular, to the objects entered in the Monuments Register. Fulfillment of this is a condition for issuing a conservation permit and a permit to carry out renovation work
Summary
Wroclaw is one of the oldest and largest cities in Poland. For centuries it belonged to Poland, Czechia and Germany (in the 19th and first half of the 20th century, it belonged to Germany). After World War II and the destruction of many European cities, comprehensive rules for the conservation and restoration of architectural monuments were introduced. Conducting comprehensive conservation work has gained greater importance in recent years These restoration activities are even covered by municipal revitalization programs, financed by the Polish state and the European Union. They can be seen in a broader social, cultural, and economic context The restoration of the former color of tenement houses in Wroclaw requires comprehensive work to be carried out according to conservation requirements. This applies especially to many buildings that are still not renovated
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