Integrated approaches for architectural decay mapping: a case study of the historic Tuna Factory Florio on Favignana Island, Sicily, Italy (IDEHA Project)
Dario Giuffrida, Samuele Barone, Licia Cutroni, Giuseppe Cacciaguerra, Rosina Celeste Ponterio
Abstract:
This paper presents a multi-analytic study conducted as part of the IDHEA project at the former Tuna Factory Florio, an architectural complex situated on the captivating island of Favignana within the Egadi Islands, Trapani, Sicily, Italy. As a 19th-century industrial archaeology pole, this site stands as an intriguing nexus of architecture, museum exhibits, and cultural significance, rendering it an ideal experimental ground for pioneering methods and technologies aimed at preserving, managing, and enhancing cultural heritage. Given its coastal location, the structures are highly susceptible to marine, geomorphological, and environmental threats, intensifying material degradation risks. In this study, different approaches were adopted for the inspection, decay assessment and architectural survey of the building complex, including 3D architectural surveys via terrestrial laser scanning, drone-based RGB photogrammetry, multispectral data collection, and direct inspections. This integration yields comprehensive data and intricate 3D models, aiding in pinpointing specific vulnerabilities. The study culminates in the implementation of a GIS platform that harmonizes all data, serving as a pivotal resource for managing and preserving this historically significant site.
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DOI:
10.21014/tc4-ARC-2023.202
Event details
IMEKO TC:
TC4
Event name:
TC4 MetroArchaeo 2023
Title:

IMEKO TC4 International Conference on Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Place:
Rome, ITALY
Time:
19 October 2023 - 21 October 2023
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