Analysis of the transformation of the spatial structure of Silesian Park and its conservation status

The uniqueness of the Voivodeship Park of Culture and Recreation lies in the convergence of many factors that make it an unparalleled element of Silesian history, urban planning, and culture. The aim of the study is an in-depth analysis of the state of preservation of the compositional values of Silesian Park, a diagnosis of the condition of architectural objects/structures, artistic details, garden layouts, and the entire spatial arrangement of the park, as well as an assessment of the effectiveness of the conservation protection measures that have been applied in this area. The motivation for undertaking this work was the desire to save the park from further transformations, most of which are irreversible in nature. The conducted research revealed a high level of integrity between the current state of the overall spatial composition of the park and its original design, while simultaneously showing a significant degree of degradation of the architectural fabric. This degradation will worsen without appropriate steps towards the conservation protection of the entire complex. This phenomenon is largely due to the insufficient and ineffective conservation protection of the site.