The Torre de los Secretos in the context of Baena Castle

Abstract

The text addresses the structural consolidation carried out on the Torre de los Secretos of Baena Castle (Cordoba), as part of the restoration works planned for the castle complex. The intervention began with a comprehensive preliminary study that made it possible to glean rigorous knowledge of the materials and traditional building methods. The structural consolidation of this fabric, a mixture of masonry and rammed earth, was performed by means of a simple timber mesh system that remained concealed once the works were completed. The works also included the repair of the walls, showing the greatest possible respect for the existing materials and conserving the original textures and shapes.

Keywords

• Torre
• Fortificación
• Tapia
• Consolidación estructural
• Reintegración