This paper presents the results of a project aiming to the development of an innovative web site related to the famous monumental complex Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa. The website includes an innovative section containing an advanced Virtual Reality application, making use of a state-of-the-art 3d web technology. In this application users are able to explore the space and the history of the monu...

Inspired by concepts of monumentality and materiality, this article discusses the results first microstratigraphic study conducted on monumental buildings pre- early historic site Arslantepe (Malatya, Turkey). The earthen surfaces (floors fixtures) three buildings—two belonging to 4th one 1st millennium BCE—were analysed means micromorphology, sometimes in combination with chemical spot-tests. ...

The unrealized project of the State Archives building (1922) is one earliest works prominent architect and university professor at Technical Faculty in Belgrade, Dimitrije M. Leko. stands as an embodiment high-standard academic education architect, well his affectations skill designing monumental public buildings, which would come to have a deep impact on Yugoslav architectural scene. As witnes...

The age-old notion of using naturally occurring or local building materials to construct monumental buildings is a noble one, timeless and deeply rooted in place. While traditional practice all but disappearing from most the world, environmental, social, economic advantages such an approach are too great be ignored by contemporary industry. Al-Jaleel Friday Mosque, located on northern seafront ...

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 MW struck Cosenza (Calabria region, South Italy) and its immediate area on 24 February 2020. Although no damage was reported to ordinary masonry buildings, the ancient churches suffered widespread damage. The herein article presents an analysis failures by monumental buildings (e.g., churches) following a moderate seismic action. contribution is based in situ obse...

Historical records, Palembang was victorious during the Srivijaya kingdom, and even became a center of international trade, this made immigrants from various countries great concern to come Sriwijaya kingdom. those who are motivated spread religion (da'wah, missionaries, zending), there also wish colonize/control completely natural wealth owned by Sriwijaya. The heritage Sriwijaya, namely monum...

“Pietraforte” is the historic name of a turbiditic sandstone extensively used in monumental buildings Florence from Roman period to early XX century. Today all historical quarries are disused, and they have been reclaimed as urban areas or parks (e.g., Boboli Garden). No technical data on Pietraforte available, although would be valuable drive conservation these exceptional buildings. In this w...