This restoration The entrance door to the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Biar brought to light the story the façade tells. From the birth of Jesus to the beheading of the Holy Innocents. meticulous intervention, paid for by ministry of cultureused state-of-the-art techniques at different stages of cleanup and consolidation. Among them, laser beams and aluminum silicate microprojection to restore the beauty of a deposited facade four layers of plaster for conservation actions taken decades ago.
It was built between Biar church. the years 1519 and 1521 according to their traces Guillem Germanyarticulating the entrance as an altar with a balustrade finish and splitting horizontally into two bodies, resulting in a stage “The coronation of Mary”. All structural elements are decorated with a. Italian repertoireas the classical motifs from this tradition have multiplied. chandeliers, cameos, scallops and mythological elements.
The description of the work carried out was the subject of an interview. Biar Culture House with Susan’s MayorIPCE, by the deputy director general and restorer of the Spanish Cultural Heritage Institute, Joanna Ruiz.
The intervention took a long time, from the first projects of 2014, the analysis and documentation of the stone, to the final restoration carried out in Turkey. last period of 2022. According to the restorer, the initial study found that “the façade began to deteriorate shortly after it was built.” The investigation analyzed what had happened to the church over the years, and for this it was crucial to have images of the church’s background. Alicante County CouncilFrom the residents of Biar and the IPCE itself.
During this period and before the intervention, small demonstrations were held. especially, in 2008 City Council reformed Constitution Square with a new sidewalk, a rain gutter, the creation of a buffalo room to prevent moisture in the church façade, and new lighting.
The intervention began in June 2022 with work to document the deterioration factors present in the artifact. qualitative and quantitative analyzes of the composition of the stone and its shells. They were also enlisted trials determine the effectiveness of different restoration treatments and biodegradation on the front. In this process, the facade was cleaned using a combination. mechanical and chemical systemsexcept for the eardrum and other specific points laser.
Climate, vegetation and birds
This spoilage agents air, vegetation, lichens and bird droppings stone the front of the temple. separation of some parts. Cover cracks, missing mortar joint and additive mortars and so damaging the stone and laminating the stones were serious problems of the architectural element. “We have installed four coats, and in some places up to five very thick plasters. But when they were removed, it was possible to see the precious detail of the carved stone”, explained the restorer.
Ioanna Ruiz focused on: Statue of St. Christophercontaining all the problems of the facade in a single element. Dirt, fragmentation of the stone, cracks and volume differences have caused great destruction.Q. In fact, it was necessary to use it for its support and anchorage. fiberglass rods.
Investment to restore the beauty of this façade 197.811.08 Euros (including VAT)The amount covered by the Ministry of Culture and Sports, Spanish Cultural Heritage Instituteto be trycsa company person responsible for running the business.
The deputy director general of the IPCE put forward the aims of this institute and the work it is doing to protect it. outstanding Spanish heritage, compatible with sustainability and population of municipalities. In this sense, the Chairman drew attention to the fact that IPCE is a general sub-directory affiliated to Turkey. General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Fine Arts The Ministry of Culture and Sports, which is responsible for the research, protection and restoration of the assets constituting the Cultural heritage.
on his behalf Mayor of Biar Magdalena Martínezwas very grateful to the Spanish Institute of Cultural Heritage for undertaking this task. He also reminded that the process started in 2013 at the public action held in Casa de Cultura.
The cover included Constitution Square is one of the important factors for paternal and emotional This picturesque municipality of Alto Vinalopó One of the jewels of the Valencian Renaissance.