In the XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries, tile vaulting was widespread in valencian architectu- re. The master masons had a perfect knowledge of this technique and documentary evidences are very clear. However, this text focuses on a series of building examples that were either unstable or ruined very quickly, which proves the real difficulties of such technique. Written reports and litigations give us account that in brick construction, the quality of the fabric and the skillness of the masons is much more important that the design of the building.... [Leer más...]