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For a long time, the task of reconstructing ancient architecture was considered a marginal aspect of restoration work. Given the widespread knowledge of traditional building techniques, reconstruction was carried out on site during restoration. This approach lasted until the 1950s, when the rapid development of new construction techniques and industrial materials led to the involvement of new kinds of professionals and the transformation of construction firms. For many years, the lack of reflection on the history of construction as well as a misplaced faith in the durability of new materials, led to a distorted view approved in certain instances by Conservation Charters, which has produced serious damage to archaeological reconstructions. All this caused serious problems for Pompeii’s archaeological remains as can be seen from the history of the restorations carried out during the 20th century. Against this background, the restoration project for the House of the Silver Wedding Anniversary may be considered as a chapter on research into the ancient art of construction. During its early history, spanning a period of more than 150 years from its foundation until the time of the eruption, the house underwent a series of minor and major alterations. Then, once excavated, alterations and restructuring continued, using materials and techniques that saw the structure adapt to new configurations. The major works carried out after World War Two have had a profound effect not only on the appearance of the building but also on various individual elements and features, as well as on the type of materials used. The current restoration project, drawn up by Paolo Marconi, sets out to give the building an architectural physiognomy in line with a hypothetical reconstruction based on the following elements: measurements taken on site, the reconstruction suggested by August Mau, and based on indica- italiano The House of the Silver Wedding Anniversary—Aspects of Construction and Structure by Salvatore díAgostino and Luigi Stendardo tions regarding the proportions and size of the main areas (and some of the construction features) of the typical Roman domus as described by Vitruvius. The reconstruction project would make use of traditional methods and materials similar to ancient ones in terms of physical and mechanical characteristics as well as proven durability. The main aim of the project in terms of construction is to improve the building’s structural stability. The reference to Vitruvius (apart from the formal philological aspects it raises) provides a useful stimulus to examine the rules of the constructor’s art. The indications of proportional relationships, which Vitruvius gives without insisting on them, refer not only to the plan of the building but also to elevations, and sometimes also to individual elements such as wall cavities or the size of beams. These proportional relationships show how the concept of ancient construction, which lasted almost unchanged up until the late-19 th century, made little distinction between the
formal value of the construction elements and their structural role. For example, Vitruvius’ comments on the size of beams are linked to how they were seen from below, while at the same time they provide criteria for their structural dimensions. It is significant that, rather than setting stiff and fast geometrical rules (valid anyway) for the proportions of rooms and construction elements, Vitruvius mentions threshold dimensions that make it possible to shift through different ranges of proportional relationship. By their nature, the rules drawn up by Vitruvius, and the rules for ancient construction in general, ensure a firmitas (rigidity) that does not require verification by calculations with regard to common masonry constructions. We are faced by the fact that structural calculations are almost extraneous, if not actually inadequate, when applied to domestic masonry buildings. This project used refined calculation techniques to show how firmitas is a characteristic of buildings that belong to the historical heritage and, in this case, to the archaeological heritage.
Page 1 and 2: Summary of the Proceedings and Pape
Page 3 and 4: Preserving the Decorated Surfaces o
Page 5 and 6: La conservazione delle superfici ar
Page 7 and 8: Introduction to the Symposium by Jo
Page 9 and 10: Un Piano per Pompei (A Plan For Pom
Page 11 and 12: The archaeological research in the
Page 13 and 14: The Pompeii Forum Project and the P
Page 15 and 16: A Lightweight Covering System for P
Page 17 and 18: Developing a Design Approach to Roo
Page 19 and 20: The Insula del Centenario Project b
Page 21 and 22: An Introduction to the Herculaneum
Page 23 and 24: The Herculaneum Conservation Projec
Page 25 and 26: The project The main areas to be ta
Page 27 and 28: Preserving the Decorated Surfaces o
Page 29 and 30: these surfaces, whether it is of gr
Page 31 and 32: The contribution of the archaeologi
Page 33 and 34: This exhibition, possible at a time
Page 35 and 36: The Ministry for Education, Univers
Page 37 and 38: CG is also a unique technique to pr
Page 39: The History of the House of the Sil
Page 43 and 44: Preservation of the Decorative Surf
Page 45 and 46: The Casa delle Nozze díArgento: A
Page 47 and 48: Synthesis of typological and histor
Page 49 and 50: public works law as it pertains to
Page 51 and 52: Ideas that Emerged at the WMF Pompe
Page 53 and 54: Alessandro Furlan Altair 4 Multimed
Page 55 and 56: Prefazione di Gaetano Palumbo Quand
Page 57 and 58: tano dal simposio. Il nostro obiett
Page 59 and 60: Conservare Pompei è già di per s
Page 61 and 62: e il monumento affrontando nuove pr
Page 63 and 64: Archeologia orientata al futuro nel
Page 65 and 66: Sistema Multimediale per la Visita
Page 67 and 68: MaryAnn Thompson Architects (Cambri
Page 69 and 70: Prime ipotesi per un progetto di re
Page 71 and 72: L’Herculaneum Conservation Projec
Page 73 and 74: ogni ipotesi che, nel tentativo di
Page 75 and 76: Quello che invece si vuole evitare
Page 77 and 78: (Castaldi) L’Insula Orientalis I,
Page 79 and 80: Cronologia di esecuzione ed organiz
Page 81 and 82: Oggi questi elementi non sono più
Page 83 and 84: Il restauro della casa dei Vettii i
Page 85 and 86: L’ UT-PICURE (Università di Toky
Page 87 and 88: La Casa delle Nozze D’Argento: Il
Page 89 and 90: La Casa delle Nozze D’Argento—
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La Casa delle Nozze D’Argento: Ri
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Un programma ArcheoGis per gestire
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disegno rappresentante l’originar
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Conclusioni del simposio Al princip
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Principi e idee per il futuro Dodic
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Appendice I - Partecipanti al simpo
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Dr. Gabriella Prisco Istituto Centr
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