Rory Browne



Rory is a London based architectural designer. 
He completed his Bsc and MArch in Architecture at 
The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. 


The works presented are a result of a thesis project Towards Slow Heritage investigating alternative approaches to ecological and architectural heritage through the lens of rhythm, temporality and slowness. 






































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Slow Heritage - An approach to ecological and architectural heritage through the lens of rhythm, temporality and slowness
London

Principles of ‘slowness’ are explored to expand and question pre-conceived notions of heritage practice. An application of slowness within heritage discourse is not to call for a literal slowing down of methods in conservation and preservation,⁴ rather these principles can encourage alternative ways of perceiving the world around us.⁵ Slow principles, as evident in their application across many fields (food, tourism, transport), promote a greater awareness of the multiple temporal processes at play in cultural, ecological and urban landscapes. This theoretical approach subscribes to the view that landscapes are a product of the work conducted by many humans and more-than-human participants over time.⁶ Subsequently, this thesis argues for an approach to heritage that moves beyond UNESCO’s definition while respecting the procedural, rhythmic processes that construct cultural and ecological landscapes. A ‘slow’ conception of heritage opens the possibilities of what is considered as heritage practice. Current states of ecological breakdown, crisis and cultural uniformity highlight “the need to develop more sustainable and resilient future-making practices.”⁷

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2023