Archeology of the future and the simulacrum for heritage As-Becoming solutions

Fernando Birello de Lima, Simone Helena Tanoue Vizioli, Amanda Kirchesch Castrillon Mendes, Luciana Pelaes Mascaro

Abstract

The article presents experiments in inventorying cultural heritage carried out in Cuiabá (Largo do Rosário) and Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade (ruins of the Igreja Matriz) for the author’s doctoral thesis. It integrates Deleuze’s concept of simulacrum with the procedural concept of As-Becoming, linked to the ideas of Becoming and the Archaeology of the Future. As-Becoming complements the As-Built, As-Is, and As-Designed methodologies by addressing data gaps and enabling prospective readings of future memories. The study updates and expands the As-Is model of Largo do Rosário using photogrammetry and 3D scanning. These records support conservation assessments and multidisciplinary projects, anticipating creative, ongoing solutions for heritage requalification. In Vila Bela, the proposal focuses on protecting the ruins and urban drainage; in Cuiabá, on landscaping and accessibility.

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DOI

10.21014/tc26-2025.137

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TC26 - Metrology for Cultural Heritage

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