The master's thesis examines the history of the use of wood and wooden elements in landscape construction in the municipality of Kostanjevica na Krki. The area is well-known for its preserved wooden bridges, and it is considered a site of cultural heritage. Wood is a recognizable building element of architecture and art in provided area and it seemed suitable for the analysis of wooden elements in the cultural landscape. Kostanjevica na Krki has a rich and diverse heritage regarding wooden elements; however, these are often forgotten and left to decay. This thesis emphasizes distinctive wooden elements in the landscape and, where possible, specifies the wood species that construct them. During field visits, I recorded the presence of typical wooden elements such as hayracks, granaries, barns, cottages and houses, bridges, fences, benches, etc. The focus of this work is to determine the type and the source of the wood utilized in wooden elements. I developed a catalog of wooden elements for outdoor installation in the municipality of Kostanjevica na Krki. The inventory offers an insight into the variety of wooden elements as well as the wood species used. Final results are represented in maps depicting the connection between the wood species growing in the region and the use of this wood in architectural elements. I discovered that hayracks’ basic construction material in the municipality’s lowlands was oak (Quercus sp.) primarily sourced from the low-lying Krakovski forest, where oak trees dominate. On the other hand, hayracks in the municipality’s hills were mainly built out of chestnut (Castanea sativa) wood, which was primarily obtained in the hilly Gorjanci forests where chestnut trees are prevalent. Most wooden elements in the municipality belong to Forma viva. These artworks, located near the gallery and around town, are taken care of by the Božidar Jakac Gallery. Regardless of the number, this is an exception that, due to its long-standing integration into the place, is becoming one of its characteristics. Among classical elements hayracks stand out, followed by fences, barns, and stables. Noteworthy are wooden elements connected to the aquatic environment such as wharves, piers, and bridges. Some of the best preserved examples of wooden elements are hayracks, houses, bridges, wood sheds, and garden huts, whereas barns, pigsties, stairs and some houses, are generally poorly conserved.
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