Applying digital tools as an effective support for conservation research and design process: the Rocca Janula castle in Cassino, Lazio

Magdalena Wałek

«Archeologia e Calcolatori» 2020, 31.2, 245-256; doi: 10.19282/ac.31.2.2020.23

Abstract

The paper deals with the very extensive and complex topic of the conservation and adaptation of the medieval defensive castle of Rocca Janula in Cassino for the headquarters of the non-governmental organization Corvi di Giano. The castle is a very important building due to its location and its history. Its location makes it one of the two landmarks of the city’s landscape. Due to its connections with the Montecassino Monastery, it has a great cultural significance for Poland and Italy. The research described in this paper is an attempt to re-integrate the fortress into social life. The project is an example of the application of digital recording methods such as photogrammetry, HBIM technology and 3D printing. The integration of these methods allowed creating a database by which valorization practices were implemented and conservation guidelines were formulated.

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