Restauración de la fachada sur de Horní Hrad del castillo estatal de Český Krumlov

[EN] The respectful approach of this intervention, which considered the historic fabric a genuine testimony of its authenticity and therefore safeguarded all the marks and traces of its stratification, sets an excellent example for other restoration works on façades of buildings and monuments. The use of traditional techniques and materials such as consolidation with lime wash guaranteed the compatibility and reversibility of the intervention. The execution process also represents a magnificent example of coordination in such important restoration works.[ES] El enfoque respetuoso de esta intervención, que ha considerado a la fábrica histórica como un testimonio genuino de su autenticidad y ha respetado en consecuencia todas las trazas e improntas de su estratificación, constituye un excelente botón de muestra para otras intervenciones de restauración en fachadas de edificios y monumentos. El uso de técnicas y materiales tradicionales como la consolidación con agua de cal ha garantizado la compatibilidad y la reversibilidad de la intervención. El proceso de ejecución representa igualmente un magnífico ejemplo de coordinación en una obra de restauración de gran envergadura.Girsa, V.; Hanzl, M.; Jerie, P.; Michoinová, D. (2010). Restauración de la fachada sur de Horní Hrad del castillo estatal de Český Krumlov. Loggia, Arquitectura & Restauración. (22-23):60-77. doi:10.4995/loggia.2010.3036SWORD607722-2

The characterization and renovation of parterre floor tiles in the pilgrimage church of St. John of Nepomuk (Czech Republic)

The Pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This article presents the restoration work on a critically damaged parterre floor, involving the identification of the materials of the original tiles, the manufacture of replicas, and the design of the final tile layout. The original floor layout consisting of three-colored floor tiles in specific shapes was estimated by experts based on the remaining historical tiles in the peripheral parts of the church using calculations and computer simulations. The proposed tile-layout plan respects the original color and shape combination. The composition of the new ceramic mass and the color-decoration technique were based on ancient styles of ceramic technology. The successful renovation of the parterre floor tiles in the Pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk is a testament to the importance of preserving cultural heritage and helps to maintain the integrity of this historic site