Getting the Most Out of Heritage Restoration
By Pan Yi Chieh
October 2019 CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
In heritage management, focusing on the tangible elements is generally the first step. This is due to their comparative visibility, to well-developed restoration methodology and, of course, to their tangibility. For instance, through proper regulations, the materials and structures of heritage buildings can be maintained to a good extent.But heritage management, even of the tangibles, cannot stop there. With some careful and systematic study, intangible elements such as crafts and styles which are tied to tangible heritage can be revealed,...
Pan Yi Chieh
is a research analyst at Penang Institute who was born in Taiwan but now lives in Penang. She is proud to be nurtured by the two beautiful islands she regards as home.
