ABSTRACT
The chapter discusses the relationship between authenticity, restoration, and postmodernism in the context of architectural and built heritage conservation. It argues that traditional theories of preservation and the power structures associated with them need to be disrupted in order to adopt a more contemporary and inclusive approach to heritage. This approach emphasizes the experiences and negotiations of heritage by its users, challenging the dominant scientific and visual understandings of restoration and authenticity. By focusing on the daily lives and needs of the people affected by heritage, conservation practices can better align with societal values and contemporary understandings of heritage. Additionally, there is a need to recognize and consider the intangible qualities of material heritage sites in decision-making processes for conservation and adaptation. The text suggests that these ideas align with a postmodern outlook and highlights the importance of exploring these concepts further in relation to the conservation and adaptation of heritage buildings.
