ARCH401 Architectural Heritage Conservation
ARCH401 Architectural Heritage Conservation
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Architecture
Adi Ćorović
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
To expose students to the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of sustainable integrated conservation as well as to stimulate and encourage intellectual inquiry and research of cultural heritage, based on critical approach, so as to ensure students develop basic knowledge on heritage protection required to function as responsible architects and urban planners in the historic environments.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Jukka Jokilehto. A History of Architectural Conservation. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann, 1999.; Giovanni Carbonara. Approach to restoration (Avvicinamento al restauro), Naples: Liguori editore, 1997., 2002.; V. Sanković Simčić. Revitalisation of the architectural heritage (Revitalizacija graditeljske baštine). Sarajevo:NNP Nasa rijec doo, 2000. Guglielmo De Angelis D'Ossat. Guide to the Methodical Study of Monuments and Causes of Their Deterioration. Rome: ICCROM, Faculty of architecture University of Rome, 1972. – I edition, 1982.; Aylin Orbaşlı. Architectural Conservation. BlackWell science, Oxford, UK, 2008.; M. Mastropietro. Restoration and Beyond. – Architecture from conservation to conversion. Projects and works by Andrea Bruno (1960. - 1995.). Milan: Libra immagine, 1996.; Commission to Preserve National Monuments of BH: Principles and Guidelines for the preservation of National Monuments, 2018.; UNESCO Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention, WHC.19/01, 10 July 2019; Aylin Orba. Architectural Conservation Principles and Practice. Blackwell Science Ltd, 2008.; John Ruskin. The Seven lamps of architecture. London, New York, 1903; Mary Sparks. The development of Austro-Hungarian Sarajevo, 1878-1918. An Urban History. Bloomsbury, London, Oxford, New York, New Delhi, Sydney2014; Jukka Jokilehto. The context of the Venice Charter (1964) in Conservation and Management of archeological sites (1998) volume 2; Christian Campanella. Survey of the buildings (Il rilievo dei edifici). Palermo: Dario Flaccovio editore. 2017. (English version - from lecture presentation); Wareham Historical Society Historic Building Survey. Durland – Von Vooris, October, 2013; Peter Marsden and Andrew Muir. A step-by-step Survey Guide for Historic Buildings. Buckinghamshire Archaeological Society Historic Buildings Group, 2011. (Recording Historic Buildings ; Drawing Historic Buildings ; Building report; A. Corovic, P. Kozulj - Intervention on the building of Red Cross Society of B&H in Sarajevo, as the beginning of critical restoration approach in Bosnia and Herzegovina. XIV International forum - World heritage and degradation, Naples Capri 2016; International “Domus Restoration and Preservation” prize, 2012, Third edition Opt.: Bernard M. Feilden. Conservation of Historic buildings. Amsterdam: Architectural press, 2003. Charters: 1931. The Athens Charter for the Restoration of Historic Monuments. Adopted at the First International Congress of Architects and Technicians of Historic Monuments, Athens, 1931. 1964. The Venice Charter - INTERNATIONAL CHARTER FOR THE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF MONUMENTS AND SITES, 1975. The Declaration of Amsterdam. CONGRESS ON THE EUROPEAN ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE, 1975. 1994. The Nara Document on Authenticity
Additional Literature
Additional resources will be provided in classTeaching Methods
Combination of weekly lectures and presentations, tutorials and demonstration method for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress
; Class discussions with examples
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course. Explanation of tasks and expectations | |
| 2 | Values and Cultural Heritage - Classification (Exercize: Determination of groups; choosing a singular Cultural well for the individual 1st exercise; choosing of the Project for group project exercise for Midterm) | UNESCO Operative Guidelines 2019. |
| 3 | Question of general methodology and relation with international charters - conservation process + Survey of Historic Buildings; (Exercise: Presentation of collected initial materials - individual + Starting with the Analysis for the – group task for the Midterm; Planning of Site visits) | De Angelis D'Ossat, 1982; C. Campanella, 2017; Durland – Von Vooris, 2013 |
| 4 | Survey of Historic Buildings (Exercise: results of Site visits + Continuation of the collection of data for individual task + Continuation of the Analysis of the group project for the Midterm) | C. Campanella, 2017; Durland – Von Vooris, 2013 |
| 5 | Survey Guide for Historic Buildings - Observation 5% - 1st exercise - individual | Peter Marsden, Andrew Muir. 2011. |
| 6 | Conservation, Restoration and question of methods (Exercise: Continuation of the Analysis for the group task for the Midterm + selection of the Task for the Final exam from HAS ) | Aylin Orba, 2008., Carbonara 2002. |
| 7 | Restorators anticipations before the XIX and begining of the XIX centery (Exercise: Continuation of the Analysis for the group task for the Midterm) | Carbonara 2002., J. Jokilehto, 1999. |
| 8 | Midterm 25% | |
| 9 | Restoration „In Style“ & „Revival“ (Exercise: Group work: Analysis of the Selected project from HAS; Starting of the Individual task: design of 1 drawing of the historical building from HAS - “Pathological material survey” – record card of degradation) | Carbonara 2002., J. Jokilehto, 1999. |
| 10 | Restoration, Antirestoration and Romanticism (Exercise: Group work: Analysis of the Selected project from HAS; Continuation of the Individual task: “Pathological material survey” ) | Carbonara 2002., J. Jokilehto, 1999. |
| 11 | Phylological restoration from the end of XIX centery; Historical restoration and Positivism (Exercise: Development of: Group work: Analysis of the Selected project from HAS; Individual task: “Pathological material survey”) | Carbonara 2002., J. Jokilehto, 1999. |
| 12 | Scientific restoration of the first half of XX centery (Exercise: Development of: Group work: Analysis of the Selected project from HAS; Individual task: “Pathological material survey”) | Carbonara 2002., J. Jokilehto, 1999. |
| 13 | Actual approachs - Critical restoration (Exercise: Development of: Group work: Analysis of the Selected project from HAS; Individual task: “Pathological material survey”) | Carbonara 2002., J. Jokilehto, 1999. |
| 14 | Case study: Transformation of the Savoia’s castle at Rivoli (Torin, Italy) (Exercise: Development of: Group work: Analysis of the Selected project from HAS; Individual task: “Pathological material survey”) - Final review | M. Mastropiero, 1996. |
| 15 | Case studies: Restoration of Red cross building in Sarajevo and Bagraty chatedral in Georgia; 40% - Final project. Important: In order to obtain a successful (passing) grade, it is necessary to take the Final exam, regardless of the grades from the In-term period. | A. Corovic, 2016; Domus prize, 2012 |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH401.1 | Course | Monday 15:00 - 16:50 | A F3.8 - Big Architecture Studio | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00 - 14:00 | A F3.18 | ARCH307 |
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 16:00 | A F3.18 | ARCH405, ARCH510 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 3
Midterm
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 3 4 5
1st exercize - individual
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 4
Final project
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 3 4 5
Activity
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 4 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 4 ECTS credit course corresponds to 100 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
14 hours ⏳ (14 week × 1 h)
Active Tutorials
14 hours ⏳ (14 week × 1 h)
Home Study
10 hours ⏳ (10 week × 1 h)
In-Term Work
30 hours ⏳ (5 week × 6 h)
Final
32 hours ⏳ (8 week × 4 h)
100 Total Workload Hours
4 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ARCH401] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| ARCH401 | Architectural Heritage Conservation | 1 | 1 | 4 | Mon. 15:00-16:50, | |||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Adi Ćorović | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 13:00-14:00 ARCH307 Tuesday: 14:00-16:00 ARCH405, ARCH510 |
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| acorovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Dženana Šenderović | Assistant E-mail | 240302313@student.ius.edu.ba | |||||||
| Course Objectives | To expose students to the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of sustainable integrated conservation as well as to stimulate and encourage intellectual inquiry and research of cultural heritage, based on critical approach, so as to ensure students develop basic knowledge on heritage protection required to function as responsible architects and urban planners in the historic environments. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Jukka Jokilehto. A History of Architectural Conservation. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann, 1999.; Giovanni Carbonara. Approach to restoration (Avvicinamento al restauro), Naples: Liguori editore, 1997., 2002.; V. Sanković Simčić. Revitalisation of the architectural heritage (Revitalizacija graditeljske baštine). Sarajevo:NNP Nasa rijec doo, 2000. Guglielmo De Angelis D'Ossat. Guide to the Methodical Study of Monuments and Causes of Their Deterioration. Rome: ICCROM, Faculty of architecture University of Rome, 1972. – I edition, 1982.; Aylin Orbaşlı. Architectural Conservation. BlackWell science, Oxford, UK, 2008.; M. Mastropietro. Restoration and Beyond. – Architecture from conservation to conversion. Projects and works by Andrea Bruno (1960. - 1995.). Milan: Libra immagine, 1996.; Commission to Preserve National Monuments of BH: Principles and Guidelines for the preservation of National Monuments, 2018.; UNESCO Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention, WHC.19/01, 10 July 2019; Aylin Orba. Architectural Conservation Principles and Practice. Blackwell Science Ltd, 2008.; John Ruskin. The Seven lamps of architecture. London, New York, 1903; Mary Sparks. The development of Austro-Hungarian Sarajevo, 1878-1918. An Urban History. Bloomsbury, London, Oxford, New York, New Delhi, Sydney2014; Jukka Jokilehto. The context of the Venice Charter (1964) in Conservation and Management of archeological sites (1998) volume 2; Christian Campanella. Survey of the buildings (Il rilievo dei edifici). Palermo: Dario Flaccovio editore. 2017. (English version - from lecture presentation); Wareham Historical Society Historic Building Survey. Durland – Von Vooris, October, 2013; Peter Marsden and Andrew Muir. A step-by-step Survey Guide for Historic Buildings. Buckinghamshire Archaeological Society Historic Buildings Group, 2011. (Recording Historic Buildings ; Drawing Historic Buildings ; Building report; A. Corovic, P. Kozulj - Intervention on the building of Red Cross Society of B&H in Sarajevo, as the beginning of critical restoration approach in Bosnia and Herzegovina. XIV International forum - World heritage and degradation, Naples Capri 2016; International “Domus Restoration and Preservation” prize, 2012, Third edition Opt.: Bernard M. Feilden. Conservation of Historic buildings. Amsterdam: Architectural press, 2003. Charters: 1931. The Athens Charter for the Restoration of Historic Monuments. Adopted at the First International Congress of Architects and Technicians of Historic Monuments, Athens, 1931. 1964. The Venice Charter - INTERNATIONAL CHARTER FOR THE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF MONUMENTS AND SITES, 1975. The Declaration of Amsterdam. CONGRESS ON THE EUROPEAN ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE, 1975. 1994. The Nara Document on Authenticity | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Combination of weekly lectures and presentations, tutorials and demonstration method for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress.; Class discussions with examples. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course. Explanation of tasks and expectations | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Values and Cultural Heritage - Classification (Exercize: Determination of groups; choosing a singular Cultural well for the individual 1st exercise; choosing of the Project for group project exercise for Midterm) | UNESCO Operative Guidelines 2019. | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Question of general methodology and relation with international charters - conservation process + Survey of Historic Buildings; (Exercise: Presentation of collected initial materials - individual + Starting with the Analysis for the – group task for the Midterm; Planning of Site visits) | De Angelis D'Ossat, 1982; C. Campanella, 2017; Durland – Von Vooris, 2013 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Survey of Historic Buildings (Exercise: results of Site visits + Continuation of the collection of data for individual task + Continuation of the Analysis of the group project for the Midterm) | C. Campanella, 2017; Durland – Von Vooris, 2013 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Survey Guide for Historic Buildings - Observation 5% - 1st exercise - individual | Peter Marsden, Andrew Muir. 2011. | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Conservation, Restoration and question of methods (Exercise: Continuation of the Analysis for the group task for the Midterm + selection of the Task for the Final exam from HAS ) | Aylin Orba, 2008., Carbonara 2002. | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Restorators anticipations before the XIX and begining of the XIX centery (Exercise: Continuation of the Analysis for the group task for the Midterm) | Carbonara 2002., J. Jokilehto, 1999. | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm 25% | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Restoration „In Style“ & „Revival“ (Exercise: Group work: Analysis of the Selected project from HAS; Starting of the Individual task: design of 1 drawing of the historical building from HAS - “Pathological material survey” – record card of degradation) | Carbonara 2002., J. Jokilehto, 1999. | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Restoration, Antirestoration and Romanticism (Exercise: Group work: Analysis of the Selected project from HAS; Continuation of the Individual task: “Pathological material survey” ) | Carbonara 2002., J. Jokilehto, 1999. | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Phylological restoration from the end of XIX centery; Historical restoration and Positivism (Exercise: Development of: Group work: Analysis of the Selected project from HAS; Individual task: “Pathological material survey”) | Carbonara 2002., J. Jokilehto, 1999. | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Scientific restoration of the first half of XX centery (Exercise: Development of: Group work: Analysis of the Selected project from HAS; Individual task: “Pathological material survey”) | Carbonara 2002., J. Jokilehto, 1999. | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Actual approachs - Critical restoration (Exercise: Development of: Group work: Analysis of the Selected project from HAS; Individual task: “Pathological material survey”) | Carbonara 2002., J. Jokilehto, 1999. | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Case study: Transformation of the Savoia’s castle at Rivoli (Torin, Italy) (Exercise: Development of: Group work: Analysis of the Selected project from HAS; Individual task: “Pathological material survey”) - Final review | M. Mastropiero, 1996. | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Case studies: Restoration of Red cross building in Sarajevo and Bagraty chatedral in Georgia; 40% - Final project. Important: In order to obtain a successful (passing) grade, it is necessary to take the Final exam, regardless of the grades from the In-term period. | A. Corovic, 2016; Domus prize, 2012 | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final exam | 1 | 25 | 1,3 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm | 1 | 25 | 2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| 1st exercize - individual | 1 | 5 | 4 | Not Allowed | |
| Final project | 1 | 40 | 2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Activity | 1 | 5 | 2,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 1 | 14 | 14 | Active Tutorials | 1 | 14 | 14 | |||
| Home Study | 1 | 10 | 10 | In-Term Work | 6 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Final | 4 | 8 | 32 | 0 | ||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 100 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 26/09/2025 | |||||||||