A Geometrical Similarity Pattern as an Experimental Model for Shapes in Architectural Heritage: a Case Study of the Base of the Pillars in the Cathedral of Seville and the Church of Santiago in Jerez, Spain

Researchers have identified a geometrical similarity pattern between the pillar bases of the Cathedral of Seville and the Church of Santiago in Jerez, Spain. This discovery challenges traditional assumptions about architectural design in these structures, suggesting shared authorship or stylistic influence among stonemasons from the same era. The study employed advanced 3D modeling techniques, including Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS), Optical Scanning (OS), and photogrammetry through Structure-from-Motion Image-Based Modeling (SFM-IBM) software, to analyze the shapes of selected pillars. By comparing metric data with historical-graphical features—such as composition, techniques, styles, and documentary sources—the authors established a procedure for determining homologous points and characteristic sections. This method goes beyond mere dimensional analysis, providing a robust framework for identifying geometric patterns in architectural heritage.

Moyano, J. J., Barrera, J. A., Nieto, J. E., Marín, D., & Antón, D. (2017). A GEOMETRICAL SIMILARITY PATTERN AS AN EXPERIMENTAL MODEL FOR SHAPES IN ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE: A CASE STUDY OF THE BASE OF THE PILLARS IN THE CATHEDRAL OF SEVILLE AND THE CHURCH OF SANTIAGO IN JEREZ, SPAIN. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLII-2/W3, 511–517. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xlii-2-w3-511-2017