(IN)TANGIBLE HERITAGE(S)

Abstract

Within the research of the PhD in Fine Arts, which seeks the symbiotic interaction between a heritage collection and the space where it is located; we propose to present the research of the case study on the cast sculpture collection of the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon. This research was elaborated according to three thematic groups: the historical and material investigation of the space and collection; the dimensional and photographic survey of the space and collection; and the use of the BIM methodology for the heritage research. Resorting to BIMs methodology, we created an accurate generative and parametric model able to represent the space\collection material, and geometric characteristics, whilst analysing the environment parameters caused by the material, and constructive characteristics of the space. The parametric model of objects\components capacity to store and compute historical, material, geometric and position, was also used through interoperability platforms, to survey and study the interaction between the cast sculptures with the space environment. Finally, by adopting the BIM workflow and managing capacities, we were able to study the capability to create interactive virtual 3D models, enabling hypothetical scenarios, and simulations to process and interpret data and produce Preventive Conservation plans adapted to each specific case, considering the architectural space and its contents.