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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
ARSL1734-1  Restoration : exercises and applications
Duration :  52h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Master en architecture (Saint Luc), 1st yearSecond semester4
Holder(s) :  Francoise Duperroy, Gisele Gantois
Language :  French language
Course contents :  Basic principles of composition and creation in the context of a constructed building with heritage value. Using techniques for drawing a building with heritage value. Archeologically reading a monument: attempting to build a chronology. Identifying alterations.
Choice of pathology:
  • Reportage relating to an intervention technique.
  • Choosing appropriate techniques depending upon the pathologies.
Attempting to elaborate on a description of architectural works.
Course objective :  Learning about modes of intervention on a building with heritage value with a view to refurbishing it:
  • choice of a new function which is compatible with the spirit of the building;
  • contemporary intervention in keeping with the original building;
  • learning how to draft survey drawings, an essential tool for the restorer;
  • bibliographical research.
Archaeological and pathological reading of a building.
Prerequisites :  Architectural composition skills Courses in history of art, architecture and restoration. Good knowledge of construction, drawing, stability, material technology. Courses r31, r32, r33 and r35 are indispensable pre-requisites.
Organization :  Workshop: individual contact between students and teaching staff.
Written notes :  Course notes will depend upon the project underway.
Assessment :  Individual or group projects. Monthly presentations. Collegial analysis and criticism.


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