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Pampulha Modern Ensemble: Reflections on the Complexities and Contradictions for the Management of a World Heritage Cultural Landscape

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Abstract

The Pampulha Modern Ensemble, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2016, is a cultural landscape shaped by five iconic buildings around an artificial urban lake in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The chapter delves into the intricate process of its recognition, from the initial qualification to the follow-up by UNESCO consultants and the critical reflections on post-recognition decisions. It highlights the innovative architectural and landscape design by Oscar Niemeyer and Roberto Burle Marx, and the challenges faced in preserving the site's integrity. The narrative underscores the importance of a holistic management plan and the need for strategic guidelines to protect the site's outstanding universal value. The chapter stands out for its detailed account of the UNESCO recognition process and the practical recommendations for the conservation of a modern architectural masterpiece.
The author thanks the collaboration of the entire team responsible for the research and logistics of assembling the Dossier of Candidacy of Pampulha, between the years 2014 and 2016, especially to the architect Luciana Rocha Feres, general coordinator of the candidacy, on the part of the Belo Horizonte City Hall. Support CNPQ Research Productivity Grants - Call CNPq No. 09/2018.

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Title
Pampulha Modern Ensemble: Reflections on the Complexities and Contradictions for the Management of a World Heritage Cultural Landscape
Author
Flavio de Lemos Carsalade
Copyright Year
2021
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64815-2_28
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