Abstract
Abstract. The city of Guimarâes (Portugal) was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001 and European Capital of Culture in 2012. From the 14th to the 19th century it was characterized by its Portuguese architecture using traditional construction techniques and materials, and known for its leather, metallurgical and cutlery industry. This study examines two former tannery factories dating from the 19th century, and occupying a sizeable portion of the historic centre of the city. They are located close to the Couros river, their main source of water, but also where the tannery waste produced by the tanks where the skins were tanned, is deposited. This text focuses on three main concepts - rehabilitation, reuse and sustainability - through the analysis of two historical moments. The first of these, the past, is viewed through a timeline of events recorded in plans, photographs, documents, and historical facts. A formal spatial comparison of these records and the present buildings shows how the present use of these spaces and their respective functionalities can be observed in parallel with the past. This before and after comparison shows a progression from industrial activities to a cultural valorization of an architectural, urban and environmental space, as well as the development of the industry in a new context evoking the collective memory of the place.
Highlights
1.1 About reuse of Industrial HeritageThe perspective of patrimonial inheritance linking territory and abandoned industrial zones and factories, and viewing buildings or heritage assets as physical mediums of initiatives creating new value and use, is of great importance.The performance of these buildings is complemented with regeneration and rehabilitation for the purposes of production
This study focuses on the industrial heritage of tanneries in the city of Guimarâes, Portugal, extremely important at different points in history and part of its cultural and heritage legacy (Pereira, 2009)
When analysing the two factories located on the river Couros, it was possible to see how the river begins its recovery and how the history of these old tanneries is showcased thanks to the pedestrian paths serving as a tourist corridor and found among the streets that border the projects
Summary
The perspective of patrimonial inheritance linking territory and abandoned industrial zones and factories, and viewing buildings or heritage assets as physical mediums of initiatives creating new value and use, is of great importance. The performance of these buildings is complemented with regeneration and rehabilitation for the purposes of production. In Europe, the largest concentration of industry was located in Wales, predominantly coal and steel in the south and slate in the north. The transport of these goods contributed to a strong maritime industry. According to (Meissner, 1993) the Ruhr region can be considered one of the most industrialized regions
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