Recovering chromatic space as a sign of identity in the historic city

Abstract

This article seeks to reflect on aspects that determine the signs of identity of historical cities through the land, architecture and color characteristics of its urban heritage image. In official agencies of European cities undertaking sensitive architectural interventions in their historic centers, there has been discussion for years over issues related to recovering the historic urban landscape. One of the issues addressed deals with recovering color as a sign of identity in culturally valuable historic architecture. Deciding on how to act and conserve materials and color as structural elements of the buildings entails fundamental nuances that define the urban landscape, and effectively conserving it must be granted certain importance in restoration projects. Likewise, it is hoped instrumental and scientific methods may be established to aide in building protection to advance the unique character of each place and territory.