Estudio patológico para intervención Escuela Santa Inés

Abstract

The Santa Inés School is an institutional building recognized as a Cultural Heritage Site of the District, located in the Santa Inés neighborhood of Bogotá D.C. Built in the 19th century according to the principles of Republican architecture, it features load-bearing walls of solid brick joined with mortar, complemented by masonry columns and beams that function as structural reinforcement elements. Over time, the building has undergone changes in use. Initially conceived as an educational institution, it was closed due to the deterioration of the urban environment associated with the area known as El Cartucho. Subsequently, after the urban renewal process that gave rise to the Third Millennium Park, the building was preserved as a heritage landmark and a testament to the urban memory of the area. Since 2010, through a loan agreement, it has been under the administration of the National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, which uses it for storage purposes. This research evaluates the current state of conservation of the building through field inspections, technical surveys, and analysis of inspection records. The results show a reduction in its lifespan due to material deterioration and lack of maintenance. Conservation and intervention criteria are proposed to ensure its preservation.