Value Based Analysis of Cinema Buildings in Güzelyurt/Morphou as Neglected Modern Architectural Heritage of Cyprus
Abstract
Cinemas were a significant socio-cultural event place in the early-mid 20th century in Cyprus. Then, due to technological developments such as invention of televisions and also technological transformation of cinema industry cinema buildings lost public’s interest. As a result, cinema buildings left abandoned to their fate. Cinema buildings are a significant part of the modern architectural heritage of Cyprus not only in terms of their architectural and physical aspects but also their emotional and socio-cultural value. The study focuses cinema buildings in Güzelyurt/Morphou and questions their current condition as a part of modern heritage of Cyprus. The methodology of the study based on interviews with the locals that experienced the cinema culture in 20th century. Conservation and reuse suggestions are proposed in the light of a value based approach. Heritage values of cinema buildings in Güzelyurt/Morphou were discussed and future proposals were made accordingly.
Keywords
Cinema buildings, neglected heritage, heritage value, collective memory, Cyprus
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