Earthen Architecture Conservation, Peruvian Seismic Retrofitting Project, Kuñotambo Architecture
Conservation of Earthen Architecture
Seismic Retrofitting Project in Peru, South America ? design by Architect Martin Dulanto Sangalli
June 21, 2019
Conservation Of Earthen Architecture Across Latin America
Getty Conservation Institute Celebrates Major Advances In The Conservation Of Earthen Architecture Across Latin America
The completion of seismic retrofitting and conservation efforts at the 17th-century Church of Kuñotambo is a case study for conservation efforts in other regions of Latin America
Seismic Retrofitting Project team, Jim Cuno (President and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust) and local authorities:

photo Courtesy J. Paul Getty Trust LOS ANGELES ? The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI), in partnership with the Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura de Cusco (DDC-C), celebrated on June 19 the results of a 10-year collaboration to seismically retrofit and conserve the 17th-century Church of Kuñotambo as part of the GCI?s Seismic Retrofitting Project (SRP). The work could impact how the conservation of culturally and historically important earthen buildings is addressed across Latin America.
Altar of the church of Kuñotambo after conservation:

photo Courtesy J. Paul Getty Trust
The church was unveiled and rededicated at an event at which residents of Kuñotambo celebrated project?s completion. It was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Culture of Pe...