World Heritage Site: City of Bath
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE5CB25F0D26
Summary
An architectural analysis of the Hot Bath and Cross Bath in Bath, England, reveals how these significant public buildings adapted to evolving social demands while preserving their historic integrity. Designed by John Wood the Younger and Thomas Baldwin respectively, both structures exemplify the city's architectural innovation. The study, conducted between 1997 and 2003, demonstrates that strategic adjustments in circulation and division can effectively manage changing social needs without compromising the original architectural vision. This insight offers valuable lessons for the conservation of similar heritage sites.
Citation
BOUCHER, ANDREWR., MORRISS, RICHARDK., & MAYES, SIMONR. (2013). An architectural analysis of the Hot Bath and Cross Bath, Bath, 1997–2003. Post-Medieval Archaeology, 47(1), 164–194. https://doi.org/10.1179/0079423613z.00000000030
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