Reinforced Concrete Condition Assessment in Architectural Heritage. The Lion Chambers (Glasgow, UK) and the Theatre E. Duni (Matera, Italy)

The aim of the research collaboration between Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of Basilicata is to exchange ideas relating to conservation technology and history; to foster interest in the ideas and heritage of the Modern Movement, and to provide documentation in support of conservation of valuable buildings, sites and neighbourhoods of the Modern Movement. The research objective is to provide new qualitative information on the strength of reinforced concrete structures of two prominent examples of modern architecture by using innovative, non-invasive testing techniques. The first one is Lion Chambers in Glasgow (Scotland, United Kingdom) designed by the architects Salmon, Son and Gillespie and completed in 1907. The second one is Duni Theatre in Matera (Southern Italy), designed by the architect Ettore Stella and completed in 1949.