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Papers by Katie Cummer
Heritage BC, 2022
This is an infographic put together as part of a larger research project looking at “Seismic Risk... more This is an infographic put together as part of a larger research project looking at “Seismic Risk and British Columbia’s Historic Streetscapes.” It is a two-page summary providing an illustrated understanding of what the seismic risks are and what exactly is meant by seismic upgrading for heritage buildings. The intent of this publication is to provide clarity and hopefully encouragement for what could and should be done to better protect the region’s heritage buildings, as well as the lives and livelihoods within them.
Heritage BC, 2022
This Summary Brief is a shorter, more digestible version of the larger publication "Seismic Risk ... more This Summary Brief is a shorter, more digestible version of the larger publication "Seismic Risk and British Columbia's Historic Streetscapes," which was intended to provide an accessible and non-technical publication as an educational tool to encourage greater attention to this important issue; particularly considering the looming likelihood of a large-scale seismic event in this region. The ultimate goal of this publication is to provide clarity and hopefully encouragement for what could and should be done to better protect the region’s heritage buildings, as well as the lives and livelihoods within them.
Heritage BC, 2022
Considering the province of British Columbia is the most seismically active and seismically at-ri... more Considering the province of British Columbia is the most seismically active and seismically at-risk province in Canada, there is a surprising lack of BC published materials outlining how best to approach the protection and mitigation of this risk with regards to its heritage buildings. Instead, the focus is primarily on addressing this issue for new construction and, often, for a more technical audience. There appears to be a need for an accessible and non-technical publication as an educational tool to encourage greater attention to this issue, particularly considering the looming likelihood of a large-scale seismic event in this region. This publication is intended to try and encourage more time, effort and funding be applied to address this issue locally in Victoria as well as province-wide, throughout BC.
Through a comparative analysis approach, the current mechanisms in place in BC are outlined, using the City of Victoria as a case study, followed by an examination of other seismically active jurisdictions. These included the US West Coast States of California, Oregon and Washington as well as New Zealand as a particularly relevant comparator for Canada. This in-depth analysis is outlined and illustrated in this publication, with concluding recommendations given based on the research findings and the various interviews conducted. The ultimate goal of this publication is to provide clarity and hopefully encouragement for what could and should be done to better protect the region’s heritage buildings, as well as the lives and livelihoods within them.
Annual of the Department of Antiquities of Jordan, 2009
Humayma, ancient Hawara, is the largest Nabataean and Roman period site in the Hisma desert of so... more Humayma, ancient Hawara, is the largest Nabataean and Roman period site in the Hisma desert of southern Jordan. In 2008 a new cycle of excavations was begun (under the direction of M. Barbara Reeves of Queen’s University) with the goal of investigating the character and extent of Hawara’s Nabataean and Roman period civilian communities and, more specifically, to see how the nature of these communities changed as the Roman military presence at Hawara evolved. For the 2008 campaign, we targeted four different areas around the perimeter of the fort where, on the basis of past probes and geophysical data, we hypothesized that we would find buildings dating from the Nabataean to the Byzantine periods, as well as traces of the Via Nova Traiana, or the earlier King’s Highway.
Frequently seen in former British colonies, an often forgotten yet ubiquitous form of urban herit... more Frequently seen in former British colonies, an often forgotten yet ubiquitous form of urban heritage is retired military architecture and structures. For the former colony of Hong Kong, which was greatly shaped by the military influence and presence there, these heritage assets are an important part of the city’s history and represent a significant part of its development. Such architecture presents an interesting challenge for conservationists looking to find appropriate new uses for these simple utilitarian structures, which often have inherent accessibility, design and/or size restrictions due to their military usage. Hong Kong has numerous former military structures that have been given a new lease of life through thoughtful and innovate adaptive reuse. However, there are still other such structures that have been left abandoned, which are in need of attention and care. This paper examines the typical British military architectural typologies surviving from colonial Hong Kong with examples of their successful adaptive reuse. Such military structures include former barrack buildings, batteries, Commander’s quarters, explosives magazines and ordnance stores. It is hoped that through such a study of the successful revitalisation of these heritage assets, suggestions can be made and inspiration given for the eventual use of other surviving military structures distributed not just throughout Hong Kong, but also other areas in the region.
Although the field of heritage conservation has evolved over the last fifty years, many places ar... more Although the field of heritage conservation has evolved over the last fifty years, many places around the world, particularly in Asia, are still catching-up in terms of best practice. This is certainly the case in Hong Kong, especially with the more recent introduction of the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) concept. Although Hong Kong has made progress in terms of heritage conservation, it has not caught up to the global thinking of the field. This paper outlines and argues that the HUL approach would be very appropriate and beneficial for Hong Kong, particularly at this critical juncture where there is a re-evaluation taking place for how to best practice heritage conservation in this complex and dynamic city.
This paper provides a Hong Kong case study of the first step needed before the HUL approach can be fully implemented citywide. It traces the history and development of one of the oldest urban areas of Hong Kong, to comprehensively assess the area’s resources and to lay the foundation for applying this concept locally. Such a study provides a greater appreciation and understanding of the development and evolution of this prime area of land, in order that more informed decisions be made in relation to its future.
This paper examines the evolution of the field of conservation in the city of Hong Kong. In parti... more This paper examines the evolution of the field of conservation in the city of Hong Kong. In particular, highlighting the ways in which conservation and urban development can be complementary forces instead of in opposition.
Heritage BC, 2022
This is an infographic put together as part of a larger research project looking at “Seismic Risk... more This is an infographic put together as part of a larger research project looking at “Seismic Risk and British Columbia’s Historic Streetscapes.” It is a two-page summary providing an illustrated understanding of what the seismic risks are and what exactly is meant by seismic upgrading for heritage buildings. The intent of this publication is to provide clarity and hopefully encouragement for what could and should be done to better protect the region’s heritage buildings, as well as the lives and livelihoods within them.
Heritage BC, 2022
This Summary Brief is a shorter, more digestible version of the larger publication "Seismic Risk ... more This Summary Brief is a shorter, more digestible version of the larger publication "Seismic Risk and British Columbia's Historic Streetscapes," which was intended to provide an accessible and non-technical publication as an educational tool to encourage greater attention to this important issue; particularly considering the looming likelihood of a large-scale seismic event in this region. The ultimate goal of this publication is to provide clarity and hopefully encouragement for what could and should be done to better protect the region’s heritage buildings, as well as the lives and livelihoods within them.
Heritage BC, 2022
Considering the province of British Columbia is the most seismically active and seismically at-ri... more Considering the province of British Columbia is the most seismically active and seismically at-risk province in Canada, there is a surprising lack of BC published materials outlining how best to approach the protection and mitigation of this risk with regards to its heritage buildings. Instead, the focus is primarily on addressing this issue for new construction and, often, for a more technical audience. There appears to be a need for an accessible and non-technical publication as an educational tool to encourage greater attention to this issue, particularly considering the looming likelihood of a large-scale seismic event in this region. This publication is intended to try and encourage more time, effort and funding be applied to address this issue locally in Victoria as well as province-wide, throughout BC.
Through a comparative analysis approach, the current mechanisms in place in BC are outlined, using the City of Victoria as a case study, followed by an examination of other seismically active jurisdictions. These included the US West Coast States of California, Oregon and Washington as well as New Zealand as a particularly relevant comparator for Canada. This in-depth analysis is outlined and illustrated in this publication, with concluding recommendations given based on the research findings and the various interviews conducted. The ultimate goal of this publication is to provide clarity and hopefully encouragement for what could and should be done to better protect the region’s heritage buildings, as well as the lives and livelihoods within them.
Annual of the Department of Antiquities of Jordan, 2009
Humayma, ancient Hawara, is the largest Nabataean and Roman period site in the Hisma desert of so... more Humayma, ancient Hawara, is the largest Nabataean and Roman period site in the Hisma desert of southern Jordan. In 2008 a new cycle of excavations was begun (under the direction of M. Barbara Reeves of Queen’s University) with the goal of investigating the character and extent of Hawara’s Nabataean and Roman period civilian communities and, more specifically, to see how the nature of these communities changed as the Roman military presence at Hawara evolved. For the 2008 campaign, we targeted four different areas around the perimeter of the fort where, on the basis of past probes and geophysical data, we hypothesized that we would find buildings dating from the Nabataean to the Byzantine periods, as well as traces of the Via Nova Traiana, or the earlier King’s Highway.
Frequently seen in former British colonies, an often forgotten yet ubiquitous form of urban herit... more Frequently seen in former British colonies, an often forgotten yet ubiquitous form of urban heritage is retired military architecture and structures. For the former colony of Hong Kong, which was greatly shaped by the military influence and presence there, these heritage assets are an important part of the city’s history and represent a significant part of its development. Such architecture presents an interesting challenge for conservationists looking to find appropriate new uses for these simple utilitarian structures, which often have inherent accessibility, design and/or size restrictions due to their military usage. Hong Kong has numerous former military structures that have been given a new lease of life through thoughtful and innovate adaptive reuse. However, there are still other such structures that have been left abandoned, which are in need of attention and care. This paper examines the typical British military architectural typologies surviving from colonial Hong Kong with examples of their successful adaptive reuse. Such military structures include former barrack buildings, batteries, Commander’s quarters, explosives magazines and ordnance stores. It is hoped that through such a study of the successful revitalisation of these heritage assets, suggestions can be made and inspiration given for the eventual use of other surviving military structures distributed not just throughout Hong Kong, but also other areas in the region.
Although the field of heritage conservation has evolved over the last fifty years, many places ar... more Although the field of heritage conservation has evolved over the last fifty years, many places around the world, particularly in Asia, are still catching-up in terms of best practice. This is certainly the case in Hong Kong, especially with the more recent introduction of the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) concept. Although Hong Kong has made progress in terms of heritage conservation, it has not caught up to the global thinking of the field. This paper outlines and argues that the HUL approach would be very appropriate and beneficial for Hong Kong, particularly at this critical juncture where there is a re-evaluation taking place for how to best practice heritage conservation in this complex and dynamic city.
This paper provides a Hong Kong case study of the first step needed before the HUL approach can be fully implemented citywide. It traces the history and development of one of the oldest urban areas of Hong Kong, to comprehensively assess the area’s resources and to lay the foundation for applying this concept locally. Such a study provides a greater appreciation and understanding of the development and evolution of this prime area of land, in order that more informed decisions be made in relation to its future.
This paper examines the evolution of the field of conservation in the city of Hong Kong. In parti... more This paper examines the evolution of the field of conservation in the city of Hong Kong. In particular, highlighting the ways in which conservation and urban development can be complementary forces instead of in opposition.