Theory
Cultural significance (Burra Charter)
Explore in the Atlas →'Aesthetic, historic, scientific, social or spiritual value for past, present or future generations', embodied in place, fabric, setting, use, associations, meanings and records.
Heritage Meaning Memory
Details
- Introduced
- 1979
Referenced by
- James Semple Kerr proposed
- Meredith Walker proposed
- Peter Marquis-Kyle proposed
- Miles Lewis proposed
- Riegl's value-system for monuments influenced
- The Burra Charter (Australia ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Significance) articulates
- Marcia Langton influenced
Sources
- Australia ICOMOS. The Burra Charter, 2013. 2013. https://australia.icomos.org/publications/burra-charter-practice-notes/.
Cite this entry
First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026
CLAD. "Cultural significance (Burra Charter)." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theory/cultural-significance-burra/. Accessed July 17, 2026.