Chiesa di San Bartolomeo

Renovation of a historic church

Built in 981 AD, the Church of San Bartolomeo stands on the slopes of the hill overlooking the Savena stream valley. Set within a green landscape, it is a historic and identity landmark for the Bologna area.

The building showed widespread cracking in the internal and external masonry, together with critical issues in the timber roof, which had partially lost its connection with the load-bearing walls.

These conditions required a project focused not only on repairing the damage, but also on strengthening the overall structure.

Structural works and seismic upgrading

The project involved the restoration and consolidation of the building, including works on foundations, masonry walls and roof structure. The connections between the timber roof and the load-bearing walls were restored.

The design choices focused on preventing possible local overturning mechanisms and improving the building’s response to seismic actions, with particular attention to the most exposed elements, including the load-bearing roof structures, the upper part of the facade and the triumphal arch.

Safety and historic identity

The project was developed to increase the level of safety without altering the architectural character of the church. The adopted solutions are integrated with the existing structure, preserving its configuration and ensuring greater reliability over time.

Photos: Tommaso Cabassi