The springs of the starred vault of the Chapel of the Lonja in Valencia and other Valencian starred vaults. Geometric analysis

A groundbreaking geometric analysis of the 15th-century starred vault in the Chapel of La Lonja de la Seda in Valencia reveals intricate design principles that challenge traditional assumptions about Gothic architecture. The study deciphers how five intersecting arches spring from a single horizontal plane, providing new insights into the structural logic of complex stellar vaults. By examining the arrangement of basket arches and the relationship between springer corbels and vault geometry, researchers establish geometric relationships that could help attribute authorship to similar structures, such as those in Valldigna Monastery (Simat) and San Bartolomé Church (Jávea). The findings bridge historical architecture with mathematical precision, offering a novel framework for understanding the evolution of Valencian stellar vaults.

Capilla Tamborero, E. A. (2022). The springs of the starred vault of the Chapel of the Lonja in Valencia and other Valencian starred vaults. Geometric analysis. EGE-Expresión Gráfica En La Edificación, (16), 4–26. https://doi.org/10.4995/ege.2022.16970