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  • Heritage Conservation
  • Structural Engineering
  • Architectural Ethics

Background:

  • Historic stone masonry buildings require integrated approaches considering both structural integrity and heritage values.
  • Ethical professional practice mandates the simultaneous consideration of these dual value systems during interventions.
  • Northern Cyprus presents unique challenges for conserving small-scale historic stone masonry in designated conservation areas.

Observation:

  • Existing conservation documents, national laws, and Turkish building codes used in Northern Cyprus were analyzed.
  • Structural interventions on a significant historic building in Famagusta's walled city were examined.
  • The guideline addresses building condition (intact vs. ruined), seismic risk, and decision-making processes in conservation projects.

Findings:

  • A comprehensive guideline is developed to ensure ethical structural interventions for small-scale historic stone masonry buildings.
  • The guideline integrates international conservation standards with local regulatory frameworks.
  • Key considerations include the building's state of preservation, seismic vulnerability, and the ethical weight of heritage values.

Implications:

  • This research offers a framework for responsible decision-making in the structural conservation of historic architecture.
  • Adherence to the guideline promotes the long-term preservation of cultural heritage assets.
  • It establishes a benchmark for ethical practice in structural interventions within conservation contexts.