Restorative Glass

Restorative Glass: Reversible, discreet restoration using structural glass components

Oikonomopoulou, F. (TU Delft Structural Design & Mechanics)
Bristogianni, T. (TU Delft Applied Mechanics)
Barou, L. (TU Delft Applied Mechanics)
van Hees, R.P.J. (TU Delft Heritage & Technology)
Nijsse, R. (TU Delft Applied Mechanics)
Veer, F.A. (TU Delft Structural Design & Mechanics)
Henk, Schellen (Eindhoven University of Technology)
van Schijndel, Jos (Eindhoven University of Technology)

2016

The application of structural glass as the principal material in restoration and conservation practices is a distinguishable, yet discreet approach. The transparency of glass allows the simultaneous perception of the monument at both its original and present condition, preserving its historical and aesthetical integrity. Concurrently, the material’s unique mechanical properties enable the structural consolidation of the monument. As a proof of concept, the restoration of Lichtenberg Castle is proposed. Solid cast glass units are suggested to complete the missing parts, in respect to the existing construction technique and aesthetics of the original masonry. Aiming for a reversible system, the glass units are interlocking, ensuring
the overall stability without necessitating permanent, adhesive connections. This results in an elegant and reversible intervention.

Glass restoration
Structural Glass
Solid glass bricks
Restoration
Preservation

http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:c9cb1d64-daf9-439a-b88a-be46a995edab

https://doi.org/10.7480/spool.2017.2.1925

Campus only

2215-0897

Spool. Journal of Architecture and the Built Environment, 4 (2), 39-43

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© 2016 F. Oikonomopoulou, T. Bristogianni, L. Barou, R.P.J. van Hees, R. Nijsse, F.A. Veer, Schellen Henk, Jos van Schijndel