Group 2 67 architectural style). World War II changed the organization of the landscape, giving it a more modern imprint. The biggest variation concerned the use of new materials, such as brick, concrete and steel, and for this reason the image of the city has changed a lot, passing from a landscape rich in wood to a heterogeneous landscape. Also, there are new changes taking place nowadays. Think, for example, of the fact that people want to work in the city center (Kjøpmannsgata 37 is an example), and this generates pressure to construct new buildings on limited space. This situation can certainly represent a risk to the historical urban fabric of Trondheim, which must be preserved. The monumental streets and squares replaced the narrow and curvy streets after the fire of 1681. Furthermore, the urban landscape of Trondheim is also characterized by the river Nidelva and the canals surrounding the historic core on the peninsula, establishing attractive urban spaces with its water surface, representing more a visual element than a functional one. Another important spatial element connected to the historic urban landscape of the city center, is the green parks. Marinen park, located on the south of Nidaros cathedral, is the most important green space in the city, especially in summer periods where it also hosts festivals. The river Nidelva and the canals form important prerequisites for the development of the urban landscape that also encompasses the built environment. Nidaros Cathedral is the world’s northernmost important Gothic cathedral and Norway’s national sanctuary. It is situated in the middle of Trondheim city centre and was originally made of wood and built from 1031 onwards. During the Middle Ages, and after independence was restored in 1814, the Nidaros Cathedral was the coronation church of the Norwegian kings. In 1991, the present King Harald V and Queen Sonja were consecrated in this cathedral, demonstrating the importance of the monument for the Norwegians. [A REFLECTION ON THE IDENTITY OF THE WAREHOUSES AND THE CATHEDRAL] The identity of Trondheim is very much influenced by the Warehouses and the Nidaros Cathedral, and some of the aspects that are related to the colour, form, location and use of both buildings are of paramount importance for the preservation of the cityscape. It should be stressed again that intervention can be done in the Warehouses as long as their identity can be preserved because they represent an identifiable cityscape with cultural and aesthetic values of national importance. Those buildings vary in height, width and proportions, roof shape and angle, as well as in colour and detail. These aspects give the Warehouses their charming and characteristic rhythm and at the same time appear as clear individual parts in a whole. Therefore, the importance of the Warehouses lies in the whole landscape and not in the single building. Over a period of time, warehouses have not been used, so no significant structural changes have been made. An important aspect is that these buildings would sometimes have a space in front one of the long sides making a useful gap in the row of buildings, to minimise the risk of fire spreading. What increases its patrimonial value, but the lack of maintenance produces an unattractive visual aspect. The original
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