Restoration of the Palacio de Mayoralgo in Cáceres (Spain).

Abstract

[Abstract] The Palace Mayoralgo (13th/16th century), in St. Maria Square in the Old City of Cáceres was acquired it in 1999 to be the headquarters of the Presidency of the Caja de Extremadura. It had been empty and unused for many years, and it was also severely damaged since it was hit by bombs during the Spanish Civil War in 1937. Different well known experts, in a multidisciplinary work, have participated both in the writing of the project to optimize architectural and constructive solutions. The development of the project and the works began in from August 2000 and finished in August 2004. The finding of the Roman archaeological remains at the beginning of the works forced some adjustments in the initial design in order to preserve and protect them. The project and the work carried out have meant, on one hand, a considerable preservation work that increases the value of the Architectural Heritage.