About the CPD Talk:
This talk will introduce the concept of cultural landscapes with reference to the UNESCO World
Heritage definitions as well as overseas and local case studies. Cultural landscapes allow us to interpret
the dynamic interrelationship between natural and built heritage resources and pursue a more holistic
and sustainable approach to conservation. Unfortunately, there appears to be a misguided assumption
in Hong Kong that nature conservation and built heritage conservation should be mutually exclusive.
This is a missed opportunity and has led to the loss and degradation of valuable heritage cultural
landscapes. This presentation will address this issue and discuss valuable lessons from cases
demonstrating failure and success in conservation of cultural landscapes in Hong Kong.
The Speaker:
Dr Ken Nicolson is an architectural conservationist, landscape architect, and urban planner. A
practitioner with almost 40 years of experience, he has been teaching in HKU’s Division of Architectural
Conservation Programmes since 2002 and is credited with introducing the concept of cultural
landscape to Hong Kong. His three books on the topic are considered essential readings for local
scholars and students of cultural landscapes. Throughout his academic and professional career, he has
won many awards, including the 2006 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
Remarks:
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