Phase I
The Preliminary Investigation

In this phase the consultant collects and adapts available information on the topographical, historical and architectural characteristics of the municipal region. He also carries out some preliminary registrations in order to verify the general information collected.

This information is presented in a report under headings corresponding to the headings in the final product, the municipal atlas.

An important element is a tentative list of the developed structures described in the following chapter.

In an appendix is presented maps covering the whole area of the municipality preferably in the following scales: 1:4000 for town centres, 1:8000 for other urban areas and villages, and 1:25.000 for open land areas. On the maps all existing buildings are indicated. The scale of the maps should be related to local routines and maps used in the local planning procedure.

The report is presented to the local group for final approval as a programme for the following process and as a tool for the registrars, i.e. the staff of the consultant.

Diagram showing the work process connected with developed structures. The main aspect is the architectural observation.
The three levels: Dominant architectural features, Building patterns and Selected urban elements are qualified by Architectural observation, Historical analysis and Topographic investigation.