Strong criticism restoration of castle in Spain – Terra Peru

The supervising architect of the restoration of a ninth-century castle in southern Spain on Friday defended his work after receiving criticism that the result looked like a parking building shaped drawer.

in this photo May 2013 provided by the Museum of Villamartin, the dilapidated castle Matrera nineteenth century in Villamartín , Spain. An architect who spent years overseeing the restoration defended his work after receiving criticism that the result looked like a parking building shaped drawer. Carlos Quevedo Rojas told the AP on Friday, March 11, 2016 Matrera the castle was in danger of collapse and that the work was approved by the regional authorities of culture.

Photo: Museum of Villamartin via AP / AP in Spanish

Carlos Quevedo Rojas told the Associated Press that the castle Matrera in Villamartín danger of collapse and the work was approved by the regional authorities of culture.

The history of the castle went viral when the television station La Sexta interviewed local residents, who called the result of failed attempt.

The Spanish association of conservation of historic sites Hispania Nostra said the restoration was “a disaster” and received condemnatory messages from abroad. The “truly regrettable, surprised and very bad, and strangers” work, said Hispania Nostra.

The interior of the castle ended up collapsing in 2013 and only two exterior walls remained. To shore a new interior wall of concrete that contrasts strongly and for many, nothing nice- way the original was erected.

Quevedo Rojas, a native of Villamartin, said restorations always cause controversy, but noted that the law prohibits the total reconstruction of the castle. However, he acknowledged that it is normal for the restoration of a cultural site provoke criticism.

“I understand, there have been different opinions, most of the townsfolk therefore has crashed. This is normal with a makeover in a cultural, normally, I understand that criticism arises, “he said.

José María Gutiérrez López, director of the historical museum of Villamartin, said city officials were pleased with the result and attributed the criticism of the general lack of standards of restoration.

has been compared with the failed restoration of an old amateur painter to restore a fresco of Jesus Borja, in the northeastern attempt. Fresh repainting has become a major tourist attraction.

The Matrera castle is privately owned and can be seen from the neighboring villages, but is not open to the public.