Domes Decorative Apparatuses: Parametric Coffers and Tiles in Naples

Abstract

This research work shows recognition, territorial mapping, geometric systematization and computational generative modeling of Neapolitan domes (Naples, Italy) characterized by decorative apparatuses on intrados (coffers) and extrados (tiles) surfaces. To implement and update a multidisciplinary analysis it is necessary to build upgradable digital models of an architectural building and its parts. This (STEM + DH) approach requires the application of general geometric rules of real architectural elements. The main goal of this research work is the acquisition of these data to perform a Scan to HBIM process (after scan and towards HBIM) based on the automatic generation of different types of domes and related decorative apparatuses in order to create an implementable parametric generative library. This study allows to compare the different decorative apparatuses of the domes within Neapolitan context and opens this research to their comparison with architectural elements belonging to different territorial, cultural and stylistic contexts, which characterize the cultural heritage.