Piotr Urbański

This article presents results of studies conducted in three historic parks of Greater Poland. The aim of the research was to analyze changes in the original composition of those objects and to identify the causes of its destruction. The selected parks are of baroque origin but due to changes in garden art trends they were transformed into establishments of landscape character. The analyzed residential – park complexes are characterized by a varying degree of destruction to their original spatial arrangement. The conductedanalyses made it possible to identify what factors were destructive to the composition of the chosen objects and to determine further threats.

The park in Konarzewo has a long history, which dates back to the beginning of the 17th century. It was established as a result of Andrzej Radomickis decision to make Konarzewo his residence. Over the years the estate has been transformed from its original baroque form, through scenic style and further changes into its present form. It once was the residence of well-known Polish families from Greater Poland and after 1945 it was administrated by the State Agricultural Farm. The preserved historical materials and inventory records can be used for analyses and allowing for the reconstruction of the chronology of changes in the spatial arrangement of the park.

The Edwardowo estate in the city of Poznan suffers from intense anthropopressure. Once calm and situated on the city’s outskirts, the estate is surrounded with establishments which interfere with its integrity nowadays. The aims of the paper were: to identify the threats rising from progressing urbanization, to determine a scale of historic value destruction and to make revalorization recommendations. The achievement of those aims was possible after analytical methods were used. The applied methods allowed for the creation of scientific analysis and 3D models. Despite the fact that the historic value of the Edwardowo estate is under threat, it is suitable for restitution.

The historic estate in Morasko has been the subject of transformation for years. Both owners as well as functions have been changing. New plots, existing after estate plot dismemberment, were covered with new buildings, which dominated both the manor and palace and changed the historic spatial design as well. The aims of the study were: to identify the threats rising from plot dismemberment and ownership changes, to determine the scale of historic value destruction and to determine the revalorization possibility. The achievement of those goals was possible after research and analytical methods were used. The applied methods allowed for the creation of scientific analysis and 3D models. Despite the fact that Morasko estate historic value is remarkably destroyed it is still suitable for partial restitution.