Rehabilitation of the Penhas Chapel in Mitras’s Homestead

Abstract

This article describes the main rehabilitation works carried out at Capela das Penhas. Some struc- tural anomalies were found that were causing cracks in the walls and vaults. The Chapel had already undergone several interventions over the years, but not all of them had been successful, with some problems prevailing until today. The correct analysis of the structure's behavior was essential to be able to correct them and avoid further problems. We tried to maintain the same layout and identity of the Chapel, using traditional materials and techniques, whenever possible.