Researchers characterise the materials used to build the Punta Begona Galleries
University of the Basque Country researchers have identified the materials used to build the Punta Begoña Galleries (Getxo, Bizkaia), one of the most significant, early 20th century buildings in the province of Bizkaia and the Basque Country, and which is now in a state of deterioration. In addition to characterising the materials, the researchers also analyzed the specific deterioration problems the galleries have been suffering. This information is relevant to future decisions regarding what types of components to use in the reconstruction of the building and whether the original components should be retained. The results of this study have applications in the fields of architecture, building rehabilitation, construction materials, chemical analysis and others.