Defining the Attributes for Modernist Urban Heritage: The Case of ‘Kaunas 1919–1939: Architecture of Optimism’

Modernist Kaunas (1919–1939) emerges as a significant candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List, representing Eastern European modern urbanity and bridging gaps in global heritage recognition. The study defines attributes of modern urban heritage by analyzing tangible built structures alongside intangible values, using comparative analysis to highlight its unique metropolitan aspirations. This approach underscores Kaunas' role in reflecting broader European modernism while addressing underrepresentation of 20th-century urban transformations in heritage listings.

Drėmaitė, M. (2023). Defining the Attributes for Modernist Urban Heritage: The Case of ‘Kaunas 1919–1939: Architecture of Optimism’. Buildings, 13(1), 196. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13010196