From Picturesque Landscapes to Brand-new Cities: A Survey for Understanding the Effects of Protective Structures on Visitor Impression

Abstract

In order to prevent the deterioration of immovable architectural artefacts unearthed in archaeological sites, it is observed that protective structures are applied. A considerable number of applications for both temporary and permanent protective structures have significant differences in terms of design, scale and material whereas the visitor impression is not particularly taken into account. In this study protective structures are classified according to their practice in the archaeological sites and a survey-based evaluation is revealed in which visitors indicate responses for their impressions. Furthermore, it has been stated that even though there are principles for new structures provisioned by international charters and regulations, there are not only professional approaches but also visitor impressions and experiences that should be considered as design criteria. In conclusion, the research points out the importance of engagement of visitors in the design process regarding the site effect of the protective structures.