ANALYSIS OF THE DESTRUCTION AND STRATEGY FOR THE BRICKWORK AND STONE DECOR CONSOLIDATION IN THE BUKOVINA AND DALMATIA METROPOLITANS’ RESIDENCE
Abstract
The Bukovina and Dalmatia Metropolitans’ Residence in Chernivtsi is one of the most prominent historicist architectural ensembles in Central and Eastern Europe. Since 2011, this architectural ensemble has been listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The complex is distinguished by its exceptional artistic value, complex spatial organization, and unique synthesis of decorative materials. The article aims to systematize and critically analyze the technological and material science solutions used in the restoration process of the Residence; to comprehensively analyze the imperatives of implementing restoration work during the restoration of the Residence’s facades in the context of international standards for cultural heritage protection; and to assess their effectiveness from the standpoint of preserving the authenticity and long-term operation of the monument. The research methodology combines historical and architectural analysis, materials science research, non-destructive diagnostic methods, and comparative analysis of European experience in the restoration of World Heritage sites. As a result, the feasibility of an integrated approach combining traditional and modern materials, local craft practices, and modern, scientifically based conservation technologies has been substantiated. The conclusions obtained can be applied to the development of restoration strategies for other complex historical ensembles, provided the materials are suitable.