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Historical, architectural, and environmental values preserving specific atmospheres of the cities enhance the sense of cultural continuity and diversity over time, being resources of identity, inspiration, and hope. As the patrimony becomes active in the public consciousness, it enhances the citizens’ sense of identity and functions as a psychological anchor over time, connecting generations around common values and roots. The current paper describes the results and impact of the activities for children and youth ...

The architectural metaphors transform the built environment into a symbolic poetical framework with a strong identity. They are the richest semantic means of architectural communication, superior creative methods of transmitting architectural concepts, being characterized by originality and novelty. Generated by unusual shapes and unique combinations of architectural language elements, they got enclose a high power of evocation and stimulate very diverse interpretations. Their suggestive power is valued in contemp...