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ADMINISTRATIVA INDELNIGNAR OCH OMRÅDESNAMN I GÖTEBORG
(2025-10-07) Corneliusson, Frida; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
Uppsatsen handlar om olika typer av indelningar som funnits och finns i Göteborg. I huvudsak handlar detta om territoriella administrativa indelningar men också områdens namn, som är en typ av indelning. Syftet är att förstå och sammanställa vilka typer av indelningar (och därmed namn) som funnits, hur de har fungerat och varför de funnits, försvunnit eller förändrats. Målet är också att ge en bredare bild av både Göteborgs- och indelningarnas historia, samt att förstå i vilket sammanhang dagens indelningar finns och förändras. Uppstadens metod är induktiv och består i att sammanställa olika typer av källmaterial och litteratur om indelningar för att därifrån försöka förstå, förklara och sammanställa dess sammanhang. Den teoretiska referensramen utgörs framförallt av litteratur om Göteborgs stadsplanemässiga och administrativa historia samt ortnamnsforskning. I uppsatsen behandlas indelningar som stadens gränser, landerier, rotar, församlingar, kvarter- och kvartersnamn, gatuadresser, fastighetsbeteckningar, stadsdelar, stadsdelsnämnsområden, primärområden med flera. Uppsatsens resultat visar på, och diskuterar, att indelningar uppstått och förändrats efter olika syften. I början av 1900-talet samordnades flera indelningstyper men fortfarande finns det många olika, vars betydelse och användande varierar mellan personer och sammanhang. Även ett områdesnamns innebörd kan förändras mer eller mindre medvetet, till exempel av nya behov eller av ”mäklarspråk”. Namn försvinner om de inte används och namn på indelningar kan tänkas vara mer lättföränderliga då de lättare kan ersättas av nya indelningar, än det som vanligtvis betraktas som ortnamn.
Three Ways to Remove Varnish A Case Study
(2025-09-30) Fogelström, Kerstin; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
The removal of varnish is a central and often controversial practice in the conservation of easel paintings. While varnish enhances colour saturation and offers protection, aged coatings tend to discolour and obscure the artist’s intent. This study explores and compares three distinct varnish removal methods: traditional cotton swabs with solvent, agar gel, and Evolon® CR microfiber cloth. Through a controlled case study on a single oil painting, each method was evaluated for its cleaning efficacy, impact on surface integrity, and practical usability in a conservation context. A qualitative methodology was applied using standardized variables such as solvent type, exposure time, and application techniques. Evaluation tools included visual inspection, photography under ultraviolet and visible light, and instrumental analysis where appropriate, such as X-ray fluorescence and microscopy. The findings highlight both strengths and limitations of each method: cotton swabs offer precise control but risk mechanical abrasion; agar gel minimizes solvent penetration but is limited by its physical form; Evolon® cloth provides consistent solvent delivery and reduced mechanical stress, though it may cause solvent migration through the canvas. Ethical concerns related to reversibility, artist intent, and historical patina are also examined, acknowledging the conservator’s responsibility to balance preservation with legibility. The study concludes that no universal solution exists; rather, an informed, tailored approach is essential. The comparative insights offered here contribute to the growing discourse on sustainable, safe, and effective varnish removal strategies in contemporary conservation practice. Illustrations by the author, unless otherwise stated.
Antikvariskt perspektiv på adaptiv återanvändning: En fallstudie av Guldhedens norra vattentorn
(2025-09-03) Sand, oscar; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
This thesis examines how adaptive reuse and cultural heritage values are approached by heritage conservation and heritage professionals, by studying the adaptiv reuse of the northern water tower in Guldheden. This thesis is relevant for heritage professionals who are involved in adaptive reuse or reconstruction related to cultural heritage. The Swedish National Heritage Board´s Platform for Cultural and Historical assessments and selection has been used as a theoretical framework in this thesis. Cultural historical values are important for different places, well-being and environmental sustainability. Heritage professionals expertise is considered necessary regarding urban development, land use, building reconstruction and adaptive reuse. However, challenges of adaptive reuse remain, such as economic conditions and lack of knowledge. In this thesis two heritage professionals have been interviewed to provide their perspective on adaptive reuse in relation to the water tower. Based on the heritage professionals view on adaptive reuse, the primary thing is that the building itself remains, the structures original purpose is visible and that the form and volume are preserved. The case study is based on the northern water tower in Guldheden, which underwent a transformation or reuse to become student housing. The study suggests that the reuse process was not careful with the buildings architectural features and cultural historical values. The buildings previously identified cultural historical values, shape, and volume are no longer visible after the reconstruction. Nevertheless, cultural historical values may, according to the informants, set boundaries for what is possible or permitted to do during adaptive reuse, and other values may be equally or more valuable than cultural historical values. Example as societal needs, which is in this thesis is related to student apartments. According to the Swedish National Heritage Board (2025) are cultural values in the built environment challenged by the society´s effort for sustainability, which is why heritage professionals expertise is essential in such as reuse and reconstruction of buildings. Since it is important to both maintain values and fulfill demands.
BILDEN AV ÖVERVÅNINGEN: En studie i hur bebyggelsehistorisk kunskap formas
(2025-09-03) Ulin, Lisa; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
This thesis investigates the notion of unused and unfurnished upper floors in rural manor houses ("mangårdar") from 19th-century southern Norrland, Sweden, focusing on how this concept has been constructed and reproduced within historical building research. Through a literature analysis of three central publications by Sigurd Erixon (1947), Finn Werne (1980), and Ann Renström (2012), the study examines the descriptions of the upper floors, the sources underpinning authors' conclusions, and the perspectives influencing the authors interpretations. Employing a discursive approach inspired by Ingrid Martins Holmberg (2006), the analysis emphasizes the role of linguistic statements in shaping historical notions. Combined with source-critical methods, this approach highlights how the understanding of the upper floors’ usage has been formed. The results reveal that the term "furnished" frequently occurs but remains ambiguously defined. The analysis further indicates that authors rely on the same sources, reflecting both commonalities and differences in perspectives applied. It is argued that the image of the upper floors primarily depends on how sources are selected, interpreted, and reproduced rather than solely on empirical evidence. Ambiguity in terminology, authors' individual experiences, and inherent source biases influence this constructed narrative. The study concludes by underlining the necessity for further research on rural architecture after the "laga skifte" land reforms. Future investigations would benefit from analysing primary sources for a more nuanced understanding. This thesis thus critically contributes to the field by demonstrating how historical architectural knowledge can be shaped by linguistic and interpretive choices.
Förmedlingen av Hagas kulturarv, en undersökning på kulturarvsförmedling i de byggda miljöerna
(2025-09-03) Grönlund, Sara; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
Although cultural heritage is a central component of the urban environment, there is often a lack of effective interpretation of historical context within cities. In districts with significant cultural and historical value, the public frequently has limited access to information about why the built environment appears as it does, how its design and history influence residents and visitors, and why the area is considered culturally important. This lack of communication can result in low levels of public engagement, which may negatively affect both the understanding and preservation of the city’s heritage. The aim of this thesis is to analyse and evaluate how the district of Haga is presented from a heritage management perspective, using heritage interpretation as a theoretical and methodological framework. The study further investigates how this concept can be applied to make Haga’s cultural significance more visible. A qualitative case study was conducted through field observations and document analysis of six different interpretive media, assessed using the TORE model. The analytical foundation of the study draws primarily on previous research in heritage communication and interpretation, particularly the works of Freeman Tilden (1977) and Sam Ham (2013). The results indicate that Haga exhibits several shortcomings in terms of accessibility, authenticity, public participation, and diversity of perspectives—factors which limit effective dissemination of heritage information. Heritage interpretation has proven to be a useful tool in identifying these issues. The lack of coordinated interpretive responsibility in Haga is problematic, especially given the area’s strong cultural value. This absence of stewardship risks lowering public engagement, which may in turn contribute to the erosion of Haga’s historical identity and ultimately alter Gothenburg’s urban character.
Landskap och kulturarv i samspel En studie av Trafikverkets integrerade landskapskaraktärsanalys
(2025-07-04) Öjendal, Ebba; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
The purpose of the study is to examine how cultural heritage is formulated, understood and presented in the Swedish Transport Administration's integrated landscape character analyses (ILCA) and how it coincides with their current policy documents. The method is based on a document analysis of the Swedish Transport Administration's current policy documents linked to landscape and cultural environment and a general analysis of eight reports produced by the Swedish Transport Administration linked to landscape character analyses and ILCA. Based on the theoretical framework of the paper and previous research, six themes have been identified: holistic perspective, use of concepts, content and presentation, cultural values, development perspective and citizen participation. Through these, a number of sub-questions have been formulated that form the basis for the practical investigation and that show in a concrete way how the reviewed reports relate to the theoretical references of the text. The result shows a relatively large variation in the different reports. In general, there is a low definition and inconsistent use of concepts. All projects address physical objects and environments, while intangible aspects and connections to today's landscape receive less attention. Explanations is given to a large extent for the values that are presented, but in most cases they are not presented in a consistent way. A certain emphasis in the development perspective lies towards preserving cultural heritage, but aspects of adaptation and use are also presented. None of the reports include citizen participation in the production process. Most reports state that the cultural environment is part of the overall structure of the report, but is in practice done inconsistently. The conclusion of the paper is that the content of the reports is generally presented at an overview level without going into great detail or defining any concepts. There is thus a lack of a conceptual apparatus linked to cultural heritage in both the policy documents and analyses, as well as a consistent and clear presentation of the content of the analyses. A clear exclusion of citizen participation correlates well with the steering documents but not with previous research results. An integrated view of the landscape is only fulfilled to a certain extent from a cultural heritage perspective, where above all there is a lack of a consistent structure and clearly formulated content throughout the reports.
BYGGNADSANKNUTEN KONST I SKOLOR Brister och möjligheter i hanteringen av konst i efterkrigstidens skolor från ett kulturhistoriskt perspektiv
(2025-07-04) Öhrn, Rut; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
Public art in the realm of Modern Cultural Heritage is a discussion which has become more prevalent in Sweden during the recent 15 years. With it a need for specific terminology arised, with the term ”Byggnadsanknuten konst”, i.e. architecturally integrated art, being the focus for this essay. The term specifically focuses on permanent or fixed pieces of art that mostly has been financed by the so called ”enprocentsregeln”, the one percent rule, which dictates that 1% of costs of publicly funded building projects should go to art. The rule came about in 1937, the same year as the Swedish Public Art Agency was founded. The question about how art should be handled in the Heritage Management field is not always clear, since owners and trustees of buildings and environments regularly change. The distinction between public, accessible environments and public non-accessible environments is also sometimes difficult to see. Not all public places (meaning environments built by public funding) are accessible to the broader public, which may lead to difficulties in prioritising the many public art pieces in Sweden. This essay has researched the prevalence of architecturally integrated art in post-war schools by reviewing four books about either public art or school architecture and built heritage surveys. The results of the review showed a general lack of mentioning schools as a place where art is, especially when it comes to post-war schools. Furthermore two works of art have been analysed with a cultural heritage valuing method published by the Swedish National Heritage Board in 2022 which is based on the built heritage valuing method but with a focus on architecturally integrated art. The works of art are Vindarnas saga (”The wind’s tale”) by Otte Sköld made between 1946-1951 in Västertorpsskolan and Zodiaken (”The Zodiac”) by Lars Wellton made in 1958 in Hässelbygårdsskolan, both in Stockholm suburbs. This was done with the intent of exploring the possibilities of school specific art acting as a clear representation and informant of cultural history.
ATT LÄSA MELLAN FOGARNA: Källpluralism som verktyg för att förstå svårtolkade byggnader
(2025-07-04) Wass, Tove; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
The smallest buildings in rural areas often lack documentation in historical sources, making it challenging to interpret their original function. This thesis investigates how source pluralism can be used to understand such buildings and the methodological challenges involved, using a specific small building in Kvibille, Halland, as a case study. The building presents an interpretive challenge due to physical evidence suggesting earlier, different uses and a lack of existence in historical sources. The study uses a source-pluralistic methodology based on a hermeneutic theoretical framework. The building itself serves as the primary source when documentary evidence is limited, supplemented by document analysis of historical maps, church records, statistical sources, photographs, and drawings. The iterative process of interpreting the building's physical form in conjunction with analysing documents to build contextual information is central to the approach. Building documentation revealed distinct construction phases. The oldest layer, featuring stone walls with lime mortar, indicates a possible original function as a simple residence, suggested by robust construction and potential evidence of a fireplace. Documentation for this period is limited, making this interpretation preliminary. A middle layer with lime-cement mortar and reused wood points to use as a tool shed or/and simpler residence, during the early 20th century. The youngest layer, marked by cement mortar, a filled-in window opening, a concrete slab, and corrugated iron roofing, reflects its later use as simple storage or a root cellar. Document analysis provided essential context, tracing the property's history from outfield to tenancy and offering insights into the lives and activities of its inhabitants. However, the sources were often fragmentary and sometimes contradictory, highlighting the need for critical evaluation and careful weighing of evidence. In summary, the study highlights that the smallest buildings in rural environments carries great historical information, even though they are absent from traditional documentation. To combine the building itself with historical documents as multiple sources, makes understanding the building in it’s context, a greater possibility. It also highlights the importance of the building as a primary source when written records are insufficient and the practical and methodological challenges faced when trying to understand complex buildings. Source pluralism proves a vital tool for gaining a broader understanding of these often overlooked elements of rural living.
BEBYGGELSEREGISTRETS ROLL, ANVÄNDNING OCH BRISTER - Belysta genom ett driftsavbrott
(2025-07-04) Nylind, Hjalmar; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
In 1998, the Swedish National Heritage Board launched a digital information system to provide accessible information about culturally and historically valuable buildings in Sweden. The system, called Bebyggelseregistret (Swedish Historic Buildings Registry), was developed for professionals in the urban planning process. Due to being poorly managed for several years, the system suffered from issues concerning security, which eventually led to the system being temporarily shut down between January 31 and April 2, 2025. This study investigates to which extent Bebyggelseregistret is being used by heritage professionals, identifies what they use it for and their critical opinions, and most importantly, how they got affected by the temporary system outage between January 31 and April 2, 2025. The aim is to define the role of Bebyggelseregistret as a resource of knowledge within cultural heritage management. Furthermore, by analyzing the temporary system outage through DeLone and McLeans Information Infrastructure Success Model, the study aims to investigate potential weaknesses in cultural heritage managements digital infrastructure overall. From collecting data through surveys and interviews the study indicates that Bebyggelseregistret plays a significant role as a source of knowledge in the cultural heritage management of Sweden, which became particularly evident during the system outage. Analyzing Bebyggelseregistret using DeLone and McLeans IS Success Model revealed weaknesses in the system- and information quality, which indicates that the older system should not classify as a successful information system. This highlight
DEN ANSPRÅKSFULLA SOCKENSKOLAN En mikrohistorisk studie av skolbyggande på 1700-talet
(2025-07-04) Kransén, Kajsa; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
The aim of this thesis is to investigate the school building process in rural Sweden prior to the Swedish Elementary School Act of 1842 through the history of a specific brick schoolhouse called Silvii School. Three research questions have guided the research. What did the process of planning, building and inaugurating Silvii School during the late 18th century entail? What can the design and form of the schoolhouse reveal about its intended function and possible agency? What ideas and ambitions do Silvii School embody in a local and a national context? To answer these questions a microhistorical perspective have been adopted. It is a research approach that seeks to understand and nuance broad historical processes by focusing on something particular. In this case school building processes in the Swedish countryside is explored through the unique history of Silvii School. The thesis methodology draws inspiration from Lars-Eric Jönsson’s spatial and building historical approach. For this thesis this entailed using the building itself as a source of research material alongside archival sources such as memoirs, building process accounts, estate inventory, parish meeting proceedings, letters, design drawings and maps. The findings show that organised schooling had existed in Tun for two decades before Silvii School was built. It had been initiated and led by the parish priest Jonas Silvius. He formed an administrative and financial organisation around Tun’s early school that later would enable the establishment of a durable brick schoolhouse. Beside Silvius there was several other people that engaged and in one way or another sponsored the school organisation in Tun. Not least the parish estate owners, the schoolteachers and residents. The planning and construction of Silvii School was a complex and expensive enterprise involving numerous actors and a large amount of building materials from a vast geographical range. The new schoolhouse provided space for several different functions connected to the school. Ultimately, Silvii School reflects a strong local ambition to create a lasting educational institution with a confident architectural and constructional presence during the late 18th century
BYGGNADENS ROLL I KOLLEKTIVT IDENTITETSSKAPANDE: En fallstudie av Rannebergen och Rannebergens centrumanläggning
(2025-07-04) Klaesson Guldstrand, John; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
This thesis is based on a case study of the Rannebergen central complex in Gothenburg. Its aim is to explore the role individual buildings can play in processes of collective identity formation. Combining various ethnographic methods with a theoretical framework, grounded in Edward W. Soja’s (1996) concept of thirdspace, the study examines how the material; the imagined and the lived interact in the understanding of a specific place. The study focuses on the relationship between the physical characteristics of the central building and residents’ perceptions of Rannebergen as a whole. Issues concerning the building’s condition; its transformations over time and its use are highlighted as meaningful indicators. Attention is also given to how spatial imaginaries change over time, and how different perceptions – related to loss, optimism or potential – may coexist, sometimes in tension. Particular focus is placed on how a building located at the margin of urban attention may still become highly significant for those living nearby – especially through its use, memory and the new meanings assigned to it. Although context-specific and not readily generalizable the findings suggest that individual buildings – depending on their design, history, and everyday use – may play a more central role in shaping collective identity than is often acknowledged. This study thus contributes to a deeper understanding of how the small scale – the single building – can be integral to the social narrative of a place.
BETONGENS VÄRDE Antikvariens perspektiv på senmodernistisk betongarkitektur
(2025-07-04) Höglund, Martina; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
This bachelor’s thesis is part of the Building Conservation Program at the Department of Conservation, University of Gothenburg. The study focuses on how heritage professionals understand and express their perspectives on cultural heritage in relation to late modernist concrete architecture from the 1960s and 1970s. The aim of the thesis is to investigate how professional heritage officers’ perceptions of cultural heritage are manifested in their work with this type of architecture. Using cultural heritage theory – particularly the concept of Authorized Heritage Discourse (AHD) – and based on qualitative interviews with practicing heritage officers, the study explores how values are formed and the negotiated in heritage assessment processes. The analysis reveals that heritage officers often face challenges in communicating the cultural and historical value of post-war architecture to the public, which is frequently perceived as unattractive or controversial. Nevertheless, the respondents recognize the historical and cultural significance of these environments. A tension emerges between expert assessments and public perceptions of such architecture. Furthermore, the study shows how dominant heritage discourses influence the work of heritage officers through laws, policies, and frameworks, such as the Planning and Building Act (PBL), the Heritage Conservation Act (KML), and the Swedish National Heritage Board’s platform for heritage assessment. However, heritage officers are not strictly bound by these structures; instead, they interpret and adapt them depending on context. The findings highlight how the architecture of the Swedish “record years” challenges traditional notions of what is considered worth preserving. The thesis concludes that cultural heritage is not a fixed category, but something that is shaped in dialogue between experts and society. It also emphasizes the need for further research into how various stakeholders – including politicians, municipalities, and residents – influence heritage practices, especially regarding modern architecture. Finally, the study underlines the importance of broadening our understanding of cultural heritage to include environments that may be perceived as unattractive or controversial but nonetheless constitute part of our shared cultural narrative.
NATIONALROMANTIKENS TEGELMURVERK -SVENSKA IDEAL OCH GÖTEBORGSK PRAKTIK
(2025-07-04) Henningsson, Tova; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
This thesis aims to contribute to the understanding of the aesthetic expressions of National Romanticism by examining the relationship between brickwork design and the architectural ideals communicated during the era. Focusing on the city of Gothenburg, the study combines architectural analysis with discourse analysis to shed light on how ideals were both expressed in theory and materialised in practice. Through an inventory of 14 public buildings in Gothenburg from the National Romantic period, the study analyses brickwork in terms of brick type, bond type, mortar joint type, colour, and dimensions. These physical characteristics are then compared with the aesthetic ideals communicated in the architectural journal Arkitektur during the years 1903-1923. A discourse analysis of the journal identifies three dominant discourses: a preference for a vibrant expression in practice, characterised by variation, material richness, and irregularity; an emphasis on functional appropriateness, where the inherent qualities of brick are celebrated and utilised; and a nationalistic discourse, which encourages the use of Swedish historical models and local traditions as sources of inspiration. The findings demonstrate a strong alignment between these articulated ideals and the actual execution of Gothenburg’s brickwork, particularly in the widespread use of red hand-made bricks. However, the study also reveals subtle variations and deviations from the ideals, indicating that while the influence of National Romantic discourse was significant, it was carried out in varied ways. This variation gives insight into how theory and practice interacted in architecture. By bridging the gap between the architectural discussion and the material expression, this thesis contributes with new knowledge to the field and offers a more nuanced view to the prevailing narrative about the aesthetic expression of Swedish National Romanticism.
FICK HUSEN LEVA? En fallstudie om Faluns kulturmiljö i ljuset av Byggnadsvårdsårets 50-årsjubileum
(2025-07-04) Brottare, Hillevi; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
In 1975, the city of Falun was selected as one of three Swedish pilot projects during the European Architectural Heritage Year, with a focus on preserving its historic wooden urban environment. Fifty years later, this bachelor’s thesis examines how the visions and goals from that initiative have influenced Falun’s heritage management over time. Grounded in critical heritage studies and using the concepts of Authorized Heritage Discourse (AHD) and heritagisation, the study explores how cultural heritage is defined, valued, and maintained in a contemporary local context. The research is based on a qualitative case study, combining document analysis, site visits, and semi-structured interviews with professionals involved in heritage work in Falun. The findings show that Falun has established a long-term, institutionalized approach to heritage management and is frequently highlighted as a good example in the use of accessible planning tools, clear preservation guidelines, and active efforts to include and engage citizens. There is a notable continuity in the principles introduced in 1975, particularly regarding the integration of heritage into urban planning. At the same time, the study shows that heritage values are not fixed. They are shaped by changing political, economic, and social conditions. Some original priorities have been reformulated, while new values and interpretations have emerged. Tensions between preservation and development are an ongoing challenge, especially in a growing city. This case study illustrates how local heritage work is shaped by both historical frameworks and contemporary changes. It highlights the importance of understanding heritage as a dynamic process, negotiated, selective, and context-dependent. Falun’s experience offers insights into how municipalities can sustain cultural heritage as a living part of community development, while navigating the competing demands of modern urban life.
FRÅN UTTÄNKT PLANERING TILL LEVD VERKLIGHET En fallstudie av värden tillskrivna Kortedala torg
(2025-07-04) Bjur, Siri; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
This case study explores the relationship between the planned and the lived as distinct ways of understanding and attributing value to place. The study is situated within the context of cultural heritage planning, where public participation is emphasized as a central principle. However, previous research has revealed a significant gap between the ambitions articulated around citizen involvement and how this is implemented in practice. The aim of the study is to map the values associated with Kortedala Torg as expressed in the planning process (the conceived) and among people active in the area (the lived), and to investigate the relationship between them. The focus is specifically on values of a social character. The study is conducted using a theoretical framework based on Henri Lefebvre’s (1991) spatial triad - understanding space as produced through three interrelated dimensions: the conceived (planned), the perceived (physical), and the lived (social) - as well as Yi-Fu Tuan’s (1977) theory of space and place. The methodological approach includes document analysis of planning materials, semi-structured interviews with local actors, and site observations. The findings reveal a clear discrepancy between the values represented in planning documents, which are rooted in conceptual and strategic knowledge, and those expressed by individuals active in the area, which are based on emotional, experiential, and relational understandings of the place. In the concluding discussion, these findings are contextualized within the broader research landscape and highlight the challenges faced by cultural heritage planning in its ambition to more effectively include the public. The core challenge lies in integrating the intimate, subjective, and continuously negotiated valuations of place into a planning system that is often conceptual, physically objective, and temporally fixed.
FINRUMMET – FRÅN REGEL TILL UNDANTAG Synen på finrummet i Sverige 1890–1980
(2025-07-04) Andersson, Robert; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
The Swedish finrum is an old phenomenon in Sweden. It can be found in different forms and with different names in all parts of Sweden, and in all social classes. Until modern times it could be found far and wide but today it is mostly gone; at least in the cities. A change must at some point have happened which made the once common finrum superfluous in Swedish homes. That is what this essay means to explore: How have people perceived the Swedish finrum? How has their perception of it changed, and what has influenced this change? These questions make the foundation of this essay. Through studies of source materials and prior research an understanding is made of different period’s view and understanding of the Swedish finrum during the period 1890-1980. Through a chronological journey from 1890 to 1980 a picture is made that show how different times have viewed the finrum; that is if they viewed it as positive or negative. In the discussion the change of perception of the finrum is explained in a chronological perspective, as well as the different factors that has influenced the change. The perception of the finrum has shifted greatly during the aforementioned period. Partly in a general way, but also depending on from which social class the source material comes. Generally the perception of the finrum can be viewed as very positive in the beginning, then it became progressively negative during the first half of the 20th century. Then the perception became more relaxed and positive until a branching occurs to the latter part of the 20th century. During the 1970´s the perception of the finrum is of different kinds in the cities and in the countryside. In the cities the finrum is no longer discussed; it has mostly been replaced by the modern living room. In the countryside the finrum is still very much alive and is perceived as a very positive thing. The factors that has had the greatest impact on the perception of the finrum was the public educators, the introduction of the television in swedish homes and the general goal of wanting to be modern. This essay has tried to contribute to the knowledge about the Swedish finrum. The author of this essay remains humble and ascertain that much more can be done research-wise on the topic. One interesting aspect which could be further researched is for example an continuation of this work from 1980 until present day. The Swedish finrum was very much alive on the countryside in the year 1980; is it still as present today? Can the finrum still be found in the cities today, or are they now extinct? Also; different source material would be interesting to use. Fiction, residence records, IKEA-catalogues and so on. The Swedish finrum is still to a large degree unexplored
Det queera kulturarvet Kulturarvssektorns arbete med inkludering av hbtqi-personer
(2025-06-26) Edström Hauer, Isabell; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
Since 1979 when homosexuality no longer was classified as an illness the Swedish authorities have been working on increasing the LGBTQ community’s rights and living conditions. How is this work reflected within the Cultural heritage sector, especially since the adoption of Agenda 2030. The purpose and goal of this study is to examine whether the cultural heritage sector actively works to include the LGBTQ perspective in their preservation work by using a quantitative method. Through a document analysis and a survey, it examines this on a national, regional and local level within Östergötland county and its 13 municipalities. The study shows that at a national level there are no specific strategies for working inclusively with an LGBTQ perspective in cultural heritage, however, there is almost always a general level where concepts such as equality, gender equality, inclusion and intersectionality are mentioned. The study also shows that at the regional and local level there are a few actors that have approaches for working inclusively with a specific LGBTQI perspective, but here too there is a clear lack of this, and that this topic does not seem to have been addressed at all in most of their strategies.
FAKTORER BAKOM MÖGELTILLVÄXT PÅ NÄÄS SLOTT
(2025-06-25) Alsterlind, Clara; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
With climate change, the temperature and relative humidity in Sweden are increasing. The majority of historical environments lack protection against this increase, which also increases the risk of mold infestation in these environments. One of these environments is Nääs Slott, in which several rooms have recurring mold growth on objects and furniture. By examining one of the rooms in the castle that is in the risk zone or has mold growth, factors behind the mold growth can be investigated in order to create a basis for future actions against mold. This investigation focuses on the Butler’s room, which shows both risk factors behind and developed mold growth. The investigation also focuses on furniture with wooden parts and wooden objects, which can be broken down by mold. Previous studies in both cultural heritage and building science, as well as theory within the subject have shown that RH, temperature, nutrient availability, airflow and microclimate are the main limiting factors measured to investigate mold growth. In this study, three zones in the Butler’s room were examined. In these zones, there are wooden objects or furniture with wooden parts that are affected by mold. These objects are a drawer, a cupboard and a bed with a wooden base. To investigate the limiting factors, data loggers were placed to measure RH and temperature in each zone and each object was visually examined to establish how wood acts as a substrate for mold. In addition, previous and ongoing measures taken to minimize risks for mold growth are analyzed. Finally, future measures are proposed for the room, such as optimizing the use of dehumidifiers and reducing the use of fan heaters to minimize the risk of mold growth.
STABILIZATION OF DELAMINATION IN ORTHOCERATITE LIMESTONE Gravestone 89 at Stampen cemetery, Gothenburg: Injection grouts field testing and implementation
(2025-06-25) Wärn, Olga; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
In Sweden, organic adhesives are often used to re-establish adhesion of delaminating Orthoceratite limestone. The injection of organic adhesives may alter the performance characteristics of the stone, with risk of further damage linked to environmental factors. Hydraulic lime-based grouts are likely to be physico-mechanically and chemically compatible with Orthoceratite limestone and might serve as an alternative. Objects and architectural surfaces made of Orthoceratite limestone are part of the cityscape. Delamination is a critical deterioration phenomenon of Orthoceratite limestone, which might lead to loss of original material. Therefore, conservation of Orthoceratite limestone is needed in order to prolong the existence of our built cultural heritage. Although adhesives are often used for stabilization of stone, few studies have been conducted on their impact on the material. Their impact should be examined and the possibility to replace them with a material that is physico-mechanically and chemically compatible with the original stone should be investigated. The aim of the research was to add to the investigation by evaluating different commercial hydraulic lime-based grouts and assess their suitability for stabilization through a case study of Gravestone 89, a red Orthoceratite limestone gravestone, at Stampen cemetery, in Gothenburg. The research includes a literature review of Swedish and international sources. The theory regarding the use of organic adhesives for stabilization of stone in Sweden was verified in the literature and through a survey. The results of the study suggests that the examined commercial hydraulic lime-based injection grouts were suitable for use in the case study, and that, therefore, they can be an alternative to organic adhesives in re-establishing adhesion in delaminated Orthoceratite limestone. Substitution of organic adhesives with a material that is compatible with the original stone reduces the risk of further damage caused by the intervention. Long-term monitoring is needed to confirm this for this particular stone in an outdoor environment.
UTVÄRDERING AV APPLICERINGSTEKNIKER MED LASCAUX 303 HV Adhesivet Lascaux 303 HV anpassningsbarhet vid strukturella åtgärder på måleri på duk
(2025-06-25) Storme, Johanna; University of Gothenburg/Department of Conservation; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård
Lining techniques such as nap bonding and mist lining were developed in the late 20th century and have gained popularity alongside with the increased use of acrylic emulsions as adhesives. The ability of the adhesive to create a nap bond to the canvases without penetrating the fibers has shown advantages regarding reversibility. In addition, the use of moisture, heat and pressure is reduced, which can be advantageous for more sensitive paintings. These lining techniques have been included in several studies where reversibility, minimal intervention and respect for the individual requirements and problems of each object have been the focus. The adaptability of the methods has been confirmed and to further explore the adaptability, this study consists of three simpler application techniques with the adhesive Lascaux 303 HV on mockups. The adhesive has been applied wet in this study to investigate its properties without the addition of heat or solvents that can otherwise be used to reactivate the adhesive after drying. These application techniques involve a mesh of adhesive made from a silicone mold, a novel technique using a stippling sponge and a film of adhesive. These application techniques have then been compared with each other in relation to preparation and application time, their simplicity to work with, ocular observations and the strength of the adhesion and its regularity tested with a self-made adhesion test. These results have then been discussed with reversibility and further adaptation as key goals. The results of this study indicate that the adhesive Lascaux 303 HV shows good properties regarding adaptation and its areas of use extend across several structural treatments regarding painting conservation such as linings, strip linings and reinforcements between separated layers. As with all conservation measures, these techniques also demonstrate advantages and disadvantages which can be utilized to achieve the desired result for a particular object. With continued research, these techniques can be further developed and the need for long-term studies regarding reversibility are needed.

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