ANALYSE AND REPAIR OF STONE MASONRY BUILDING IN MEDITERRANEAN AREAS: CASE OF POUILLON'S HOUSING ESTATES IN ALGIERS, ALGERIA

Built in 1954 on the heights of the city of Algiers, the dwellings of Diar El Mahçoul are one of the masterpieces designed by the French architect Fernand Pouillon in Algeria. These buildings are entirely made of stone and with innovative techniques. They are known not only for their historical valu...

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Published in:International journal of conservation science 2020-10, Vol.11 (4), p.875-882
Main Authors: Mohammedi, Louiza, Foufa, Amina Abdessemed, Zouaoui, Mustapha Cheikh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Architects
Architecture
Building construction
Case studies
Concrete
Conservation
Construction
Design
Deterioration
Dwellings
Housing estates
Masonry
Methods
Rehabilitation
Reinforced concrete
Sandblasting
Stone
Walls
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Summary:Built in 1954 on the heights of the city of Algiers, the dwellings of Diar El Mahçoul are one of the masterpieces designed by the French architect Fernand Pouillon in Algeria. These buildings are entirely made of stone and with innovative techniques. They are known not only for their historical value, but also for their architectural and symbolic importance. Given the value of this heritage to the city of Algiers, its preservation is a priority. This article presents the rehabilitation process of the stone masonry tower of the Diar El Mahçoul housing estate. This research is based in situ observation of the mechanism of deterioration of the stone walls. The objective through this study is firstly to determine the state of conservation of the stone after 65 years of its construction using the RehabiMed method, secondly to list the mechanisms of deterioration and degradation of different materials as structural and ornamental elements are, and finally to present the rehabilitation method adopted for the sandblasting of the stone walls. As a conclusion to this study, the conservation of Pouillon's heritage is important because it allows us to pass it on to future generations.
ISSN:2067-533X
2067-8223