The Centelles’ Palace of Oliva: The Recovery of Architectural Heritage through Its Plundering

At the beginning of the 20th century, the Danish architects Egil Fischer and Vilhelm Lauritzen carried out a rigorous graphic documentary study of one of the most important late-Gothic—Renaissance palaces in the Kingdom of Valencia, the Centelles’ Palace of Oliva, with the aim of later taking many of its architectural elements to Denmark. After numerous complaints, the Palace was declared a National Monument in 1920 and the exportation of its pieces was suspended. In 1932, due to heavy rain, a part of the Palace collapsed. The Spanish Civil War increased the deterioration of the Palace, and after some attempts to retrieve it, the remains of the Palace were demolished in the 1950s, and all traces of this large building disappeared with them. Thanks to the graphic documentation carried out by Danish architects, today we are able to know and study this Palace of great cultural and patrimonial interest, which has now almost completely disappeared. The work carried out by these architects, far from destroying the Palace, has helped to preserve it through this graphic legacy which allows us to carry out a highly detailed graphical restoration of many of its elements, as well as a hypothetical physical restitution of them

Methodology for the graphic reconstruction of the portals of the earl of Oliva's palace

Entre 1917 Y 1920 el arquitecto danés Egil Fischer con la ayuda de su discípulo Vilhem Lauritzen realizó un importante levantamiento gráfico del Palacio Condal de Oliva con la finalidad de desmontar sus elementos más singulares para trasladarlos a Dinamarca. En 1920 el Palacio fue declarado Monumento Nacional para preservarlo del expolio al que estaba predeterminado. Esta declaración gubernamental no impidió la desaparición casi total del palacio durante la primera mitad del siglo XX. Paradójicamente y gracias a la vasta documentación gráfica obtenida por ambos arquitectos (libros de notas, croquis, planos y fotograflas) hoy es posible recuperar gráficamente gran parte de este singular palacio, a caballo entre el gótico-tardío y el renacimiento y exponente de la arquitectura civil valenciana de la época. En el presente artículo expondremos el proceso de recuperación gráfica de uno de los elementos arquitectónicos más singulares de dicho palacio: sus portadas tardo·góticas

The implementation of the new technologies for advanced graphic expression in studies conducted using structural graphical statics and its comparison with architectural treatises of the time

Congreso celebrado en la Escuela de Arquitectura de la Universidad de Sevilla desde el 24 hasta el 26 de junio de 2015.Technological evolution has brought us new methods of analysing and studying historical architectural buildings by means of advanced graphic documentation and the use of high definition resources such as the laser scanner and the architectural photogrammetry. The application of these systems and equipment has made it possible to graphically document a number of buildings with a certain degree of thoroughness and precision, while optimising the available resources and the time required for data collection. At the same time, the need for auxiliary devices has been reduced and reliable results have been obtained at a lower cost. Once the necessary graphic documentation has been obtained, it can been used to construct a reverse architectural model, and digital methods will then be implemented in order to apply the structural criteria of the era in which the building was constructed. This entire process will be carried out by means of graphic methods, or what is known as graphical statics, and the results will be compared. The results thus obtained can then be compared with a series of architectural treatises of the time. In this particular case, the studies involved several examples of religious architecture constructed in the early 17th century, in the province of Castellon, Spain, and their stability and approximation have been tested by graphical statics methods applied to advanced graphical documentation by comparing them with the treatises of the time (Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón by Simon Garcia, Hernan Ruiz the younger and Blondel) and the stability of the temple itself (Kooharian - Heyman)

Study on Different Graphic Representations in Architectural Heritage: Digital and Physical Modelling

In recent years, cutting-edge methods have emerged to gradually replace or be used with traditional methods to carry out graphic surveys of architectural heritage; modern topographic tools such as 3D scanners and specific software. In addition, the new technologies of additive printing and threedimensional digital representations has made architectural heritage more accessible to the general public. The main objective of this study was to conduct an analysis of each of the methods, to determine their advantages and disadvantages, as well as to carry out a comparative study of the results obtained with each of them

Role of age and comorbidities in mortality of patients with infective endocarditis

[Purpose]: The aim of this study was to analyse the characteristics of patients with IE in three groups of age and to assess the ability of age and the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) to predict mortality. [Methods]: Prospective cohort study of all patients with IE included in the GAMES Spanish database between 2008 and 2015.Patients were stratified into three age groups:<65 years,65 to 80 years,and ≥ 80 years.The area under the receiver-operating characteristic (AUROC) curve was calculated to quantify the diagnostic accuracy of the CCI to predict mortality risk. [Results]: A total of 3120 patients with IE (1327 < 65 years;1291 65-80 years;502 ≥ 80 years) were enrolled.Fever and heart failure were the most common presentations of IE, with no differences among age groups.Patients ≥80 years who underwent surgery were significantly lower compared with other age groups (14.3%,65 years; 20.5%,65-79 years; 31.3%,≥80 years). In-hospital mortality was lower in the <65-year group (20.3%,<65 years;30.1%,65-79 years;34.7%,≥80 years;p < 0.001) as well as 1-year mortality (3.2%, <65 years; 5.5%, 65-80 years;7.6%,≥80 years; p = 0.003).Independent predictors of mortality were age ≥ 80 years (hazard ratio [HR]:2.78;95% confidence interval [CI]:2.32–3.34), CCI ≥ 3 (HR:1.62; 95% CI:1.39–1.88),and non-performed surgery (HR:1.64;95% CI:11.16–1.58).When the three age groups were compared,the AUROC curve for CCI was significantly larger for patients aged <65 years(p < 0.001) for both in-hospital and 1-year mortality. [Conclusion]: There were no differences in the clinical presentation of IE between the groups. Age ≥ 80 years, high comorbidity (measured by CCI),and non-performance of surgery were independent predictors of mortality in patients with IE.CCI could help to identify those patients with IE and surgical indication who present a lower risk of in-hospital and 1-year mortality after surgery, especially in the <65-year group

La arquitectura del expoliado Palacio Condal de Oliva a través del legado gráfico

El Palacio Condal de Oliva, Monumento Nacional desde 1920, hoy casi desaparecido, fue un referente de la arquitectura tardogótica valenciana. El objetivo principal del presente trabajo consiste en profundizar en su conocimiento y fomentar su difusión. Se ha realizado una búsqueda de fuentes documentales para contextualizar el edificio, así como a sus promotores y posibles creadores desde un punto de vista histórico, social y estilístico. Partiendo de la documentación gráfica levantada por los arquitectos daneses Fischer y Lauritzem (1917-1920) se han analizado los elementos arquitectónicos que lo componían, estudiando su trazado, métrica y composición. Se han restituido algunos de sus elementos más singulares siguiendo una rigurosa metodología gráfica, con la finalidad de poder visualizar este espacio arquitectónico y poder profundizar en el análisis y comprensión del conjunto arquitectónico, para posteriores estudios, así como la difusión de este monumento. The Earls’ Palace in Oliva, National Monument since 1920, but today almost disappeared, was a point of reference of the Valencian late-Gothic architecture. The aim of this work is to deepen its knowledge and promote its dissemination. A search has been made to find documentary sources to contextualize the building, as well as its promoters and possible creators from a historical, social and stylistic point of view. Starting with the graphic information collected by the Danish architects Fischer and Lauritzen (1917-1920), architectural elements that composed it have been analyzed, studying its layout, metrics and composition. Some of its most unique elements have been graphically restored following a rigorous graphic methodology, in order to be able to visualize this architectural space, allowing a deeper analysis and understanding of the architectural complex, for use in further studies. It also helps to the diffusion of this monument to a wider public

La arquitectura del expoliado Palacio Condal de Oliva a través del legado gráfico

El Palacio Condal de Oliva, Monumento Nacional desde 1920, hoy casi desaparecido, fue un referente de la arquitectura tardogótica valenciana. El objetivo principal del presente trabajo consiste en profundizar en su conocimiento y fomentar su difusión. Se ha realizado una búsqueda de fuentes documentales para contextualizar el edificio, así como a sus promotores y posibles creadores desde un punto de vista histórico, social y estilístico. Partiendo de la documentación gráfica levantada por los arquitectos daneses Fischer y Lauritzem (1917-1920) se han analizado los elementos arquitectónicos que lo componían, estudiando su trazado, métrica y composición. Se han restituido algunos de sus elementos más singulares siguiendo una rigurosa metodología gráfica, con la finalidad de poder visualizar este espacio arquitectónico y poder profundizar en el análisis y comprensión del conjunto arquitectónico, para posteriores estudios, así como la difusión de este monumento.The Earls' Palace in Oliva, National Monument since 1920, but today almost disappeared, was a point of reference of the Valencian late-Gothic architecture. The aim of this work is to deepen its knowledge and promote its dissemination. A search has been made to find documentary sources to contextualize the building, as well as its promoters and possible creators from a historical, social and stylistic point of view. Starting with the graphic information collected by the Danish architects Fischer and Lauritzen (1917-1920), architectural elements that composed it have been analyzed, studying its layout, metrics and composition. Some of its most unique elements have been graphically restored following a rigorous graphic methodology, in order to be able to visualize this architectural space, allowing a deeper analysis and understanding of the architectural complex, for use in further studies. It also helps to the diffusion of this monument to a wider public.Programa de Doctorat en Tecnologies Industrials i Material

La dificultad como oportunidad de cambio: mejoras docentes tras una experiencia íntegramente online

La pandemia mundial de la Covid-19 obligó a adaptar en tiempo récord una docencia íntegramente online en todos los niveles educativos. Fue necesario adaptar contenidos, materiales y metodologías, evitando perjudicar a la calidad de la enseñanza. Pese a que las universidades contaban con diversas herramientas, como sus plataformas virtuales, que mejoran la interacción alumno – profesor y facilitan la gestión de recursos, no estaban preparadas para un cambio tan drástico y significativo. No obstante, la comunidad universitaria se adaptó rápidamente y siguió adelante, actualizándose, lo que derivaría en una oportunidad de cambio hacia un nuevo modelo de enseñanza más activo y centrado en el estudiantado. Esta comunicación presenta la experiencia práctica de una asignatura de materiales de construcción del grado en Arquitectura Técnica de la Universitat Jaume I. Se describe cómo se adaptó la docencia durante el confinamiento para, posteriormente, incorporar mejoras en el modelo presencial o híbrido. La formación en competencias digitales del profesorado, las nuevas posibilidades de comunicación con el alumnado, o los nuevos hábitos adquiridos han permitido mejorar el proceso de enseñanzaaprendizaje, desarrollando diversas actividades de apoyo a las tareas presenciales, más atractivas, interactivas y motivadoras, que ayuden al alumnado a mejorar sus competencias y resultados de aprendizaje.The global pandemic of Covid-19 forced to all educational levels to adapt in record time to an entirely online teaching. It was necessary to adapt content, materials and methodologies, maintaining the quality of teaching. Despite the fact that universities had various tools, such as their virtual platforms, which have improved student-teacher interaction and facilitate the management of resources and content, they were not prepared for such a drastic and significant change. However, the university community proved to be quickly adapted and moved on, and the update process entailed an opportunity to change towards a new, more active and student-centered teaching model. This communication presents the practical experience of a subject of construction materials of the degree in Technical Architecture of the Universitat Jaume I. It describes how the teaching was adapted during confinement and afterwards, how the experience improved the subject in a face-to-face or hybrid teaching model. The training in digital skills of the teaching staff, the new possibilities of communication with the students, or the new habits acquired have made it possible to improve the teaching-learning process, developing various activities to support face-to-face tasks, more attractive, interactive and motivating, which help students to improve their skills and learning outcomes.Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de EdificaciónCODATIE–Conferencia de Directores de Arquitectura Técnica e Ingeniería de EdificaciónConsejo General de la Arquitectura Técnica de EspañaUniversitat Politècnica de Valénci

Actas de las IV Jornadas ScienCity 2021. Fomento de la Cultura Científica, Tecnológica y de Innovación en Ciudades Inteligentes

ScienCity es una actividad que viene siendo continuada desde 2018 con el objetivo de dar a conocer los conocimientos y tecnologías emergentes siendo investigados en las universidades, informar de experiencias, servicios e iniciativas puestas ya en marcha por instituciones y empresas, llegar hasta decisores políticos que podrían crear sinergias, incentivar la creación de ideas y posibilidades de desarrollo conjuntas, implicar y provocar la participación ciudadana, así como gestar una red internacional multidisciplinar de investigadores que garantice la continuación de futuras ediciones. ScienCity ha servido para que universidades, ayuntamientos, organismos públicos y empresas privadas tomen contacto por primera vez en este ámbito. Durante 2021 han asistido 40 participantes de distintos rincones de España, Portugal, Méjico, Costa Rica, Italia y Polonia con 31 ponencias, 8 pósteres, 1 taller, 8 vehículos eléctricos e híbridos, así como 8 propuestas para el concurso de ideas.Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología-Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades; Consejería de la Presidencia, Administración Pública e Interior de la Junta de Andalucía; Estrategia de Política de Investigación y Transferencia de la Universidad de Huelva; Cátedra de Innovación Social de Aguas de Huelva; Cátedra de la Provincia Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería; Grupo de investigación TEP-192 de Control y Robótica; Mercedes, BMW, Mini, Kia, Volvo y Tesl

Circulating microRNA after autologous bone marrow mononuclear cell (BM-MNC) injection in patients with ischemic stroke

Previous studies have shown the potential of microRNAs (miRNA) in the pathological process of stroke and functional recovery. Bone marrow mononuclear cell (BM-MNC) transplantation improves recovery in experimental models of ischemic stroke that might be related with miRNA modifications. However, its effect on circulating miRNA has not been described in patients with stroke. We aimed to evaluate the circulating levels of miRNAs after autologous BM-MNC transplantation in patients with stroke. We investigate the pattern of miRNA-133b and miRNA-34a expression in patients with ischemic stroke included in a multicenter randomized controlled phase IIb trial (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov; unique identifier: NCT02178657). Patients were randomized to 2 different doses of autologous intra-arterial BM-MNC injection (2×106/kg or 5×106/kg) or control group within the first 7 days after stroke onset. We evaluate plasma concentration of miRNA-113b and miRNA-34a at inclusion and 4, 7, and 90 days after treatment. Thirteen cases (8 with 2×106/kg BM-MNC dose and 5 with 5×106/kg dose) and 11 controls (BM-MNC non-treated) were consecutively included. Mean age was 64.1±12.3 with a mean National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score at inclusion of 14.5. Basal levels of miRNA were similar in both groups. miR-34a-5p and miR-133b showed different expression patterns. There was a significant dose-dependent increase of miRNA-34a levels 4 days after BM-MNC injection (fold change 3.7, p<0.001), whereas miRNA-133b showed a significant increase in the low-dose BM-MNC group at 90 days. Intra-arterial BM-MNC transplantation in patients with ischemic stroke seems to modulate early circulating miRNA-34a levels, which have been related to precursor cell migration in stroke and smaller infarct volumes.This work has been supported by the grants PI15/01197, PI18/01414 and RD16/0019/0015 (INVICTUS+) from the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, cofunded by ISCIII and FEDER funds; Mutua Madrileña grant. FMa is supported by a Rio Hortega contract (CM16/00015). Andalusian Initiative for Advanced Therapies (IATA) is the sponsor of the trial