La Torre de Comares en peligro de ruina. Afecciones de la estructura más significativa de la Alhambra en los siglos XVI y XVII

Naulet, Virginie Claude Brazille; Uzal, Antonio Orihuela; García-Pulido, Luis José

doi:10.4995/fortmed2020.2020.11499

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“…The Alhambra in Granada is a paradigmatic case of seismic vulnerability, and this is reflected in the continuous activity during the last five centuries of the Tajo de San Pedro, where it is located and the associated faults located in the lower part [105,106]. The consequence of this location has been the partial damage in its structures by the effects of different earthquakes [107]. The geological studies of the site, the seismotectonic evaluation and the analysis of the seismic vulnerability, together with the measurements of control of movements with different techniques and instrumentation, have been studies of great relevance and have allowed us to know the behavior of some of their structures [108].…”

Section: Background Earthen Defensive Architecture: Protection Consmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pathologic and Risk Analysis of the Lojuela Castle (Granada-Spain): Methodology and Preventive Conservation for Medieval Earthen Fortifications

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This study presents a methodology generated for the preventive conservation of defensive earthen architecture, applied to the case of the Lojuela Castle (Lecrin Valley, Granada, Spain). In the application of the designed protocol, a multidisciplinary analysis of its patrimonial characteristics and multidimensional evaluation was developed, applying the technique of qualitative consultation to a group of experts—the Delphi method. This methodology allowed us to relate the hazard factors and the vulnerability of the asset for each group of risks that affect it. The support of the method in with geographic information systems (GIS) has favored the production of predictive cartography and risk analysis—including the territorial dimensions and spatial interactions of the asset with the physical environment. This has facilitated the obtention of micro-zoning maps of each of the risks examined. The risk mapping in micro-zoning and the knowledge of the structure’s vulnerability represents an important contribution to the future conservation and management of this heritage. They favor strategies that minimize the incidence of risks and allow the prioritization of the conservation actions with a minimum economic investment, creating an efficient maintenance program. This will facilitate the protection, conservation and valorization decisions by the administration and the competent bodies involved in the protection of these sites.

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Section: Background Earthen Defensive Architecture: Protection Consmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pathologic and Risk Analysis of the Lojuela Castle (Granada-Spain): Methodology and Preventive Conservation for Medieval Earthen Fortifications

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“…In 1590, a fire and explosion occurred in a powder mill near the river Darro, on the north slope of the Alhambra, severely affecting the Palace of the Lions, blowing up glasses, doors, and windows. In the Hall of the Mocarabes, next to the western pavilion, its muqarnas vault was destroyed; and other emblematic architectural elements of the monument were also greatly affected, such as the nearby Comares Tower [8].…”

Section: Background Brief Historical Data On Catastrophes and Restormentioning

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The Pavilions at the Alhambra’s Court of the Lions: Graphic Analysis of Muqarnas

2020

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This research documents and graphically analyzes the pavilions muqarnas at the Court of the Lions in the Alhambra in Granada, a World Heritage Site. In order to cast some light on the understanding and preservation of these 14th century architectural elements, after a brief report of historical data on catastrophes and restorations, a novel methodology for the case study based on three complementary graphic analyses is presented here: First, there is a review of outstanding images ranging from the 17th to the 20th centuries; subsequently, new CAD (computer-aided design) drawings from pavilions muqarnas testing the theoretic principles from their geometric grouping are accomplished for the first time; and finally, a 3D laser scanner is used to understand the precise present-day state from the point cloud obtained. Comparing drawings allows us to assess the muqarnas relevance while proving, for the first time, that the muqarnas of both pavilions have distinct configurations and different amounts of pieces. Besides, this process reveals geometric deformations existing in the original Nasrid muqarnas compositions, identifying small pieces hitherto unknown, plus additional deformations resulting from adjustments after important threats that both pavilions and their muqarnas overcame for centuries, despite their fragile construction.

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“…In 1590, a gunpowder mill exploded near the Darro River, on the northern slope of the Alhambra, causing the ceiling destruction of Sala de los Mocárabes. Emblematic architectural elements such as the Comares' tower [23,24] or the Vela's tower [25] were affected. Between 1691 and 1694 the pavilions roofs in the patio were modified.…”

Section: Introduction 1a Fragile Architectural Heritage From the 14th...mentioning

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A Deformed Muqarnas Dome at the Sala de los Reyes in the Alhambra: Graphic Analysis of Architectural Heritage

Gámiz-Gordo,

Ferrer-Pérez-Blanco,

Reinoso-Gordo

2023

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The muqarnas are small pieces grouped together, adopting surprising three-dimensional forms. They are a symbol of identity of the 14th century Nasrid architecture at Alhambra in Granada. This research’s aim is to graphically analyze the plaster muqarnas dome located to the south of the Sala de los Reyes, in the Palacio de los Leones. The methodology followed combines historical images analysis and modern digital graphic techniques. First, a compilation of unpublished drawings and photographs documenting architectural transformations and significant alterations in the roof structures since the 16th century is provided. Although these muqarnas were drawn by Jones and Goury in the 19th century, the current research identifies and draws, digitally for the first time, its nearly two thousand pieces of this dome. Additionally, metric data of the current state has been collected using 3D laser scanning, revealing significant deformations. In this way, the knowledge of these fragile architectural elements is achieved to promote their heritage dissemination and to facilitate the conservation of a monumental site included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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La Torre de Comares en peligro de ruina. Afecciones de la estructura más significativa de la Alhambra en los siglos XVI y XVII

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Pathologic and Risk Analysis of the Lojuela Castle (Granada-Spain): Methodology and Preventive Conservation for Medieval Earthen Fortifications

Pathologic and Risk Analysis of the Lojuela Castle (Granada-Spain): Methodology and Preventive Conservation for Medieval Earthen Fortifications

The Pavilions at the Alhambra’s Court of the Lions: Graphic Analysis of Muqarnas

A Deformed Muqarnas Dome at the Sala de los Reyes in the Alhambra: Graphic Analysis of Architectural Heritage

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