Implementation of HBIM for the management, conservation and dissemination of a protected 20th-century heritage building: the Real Club Náutico of Donostia-San Sebastián

Authors

  • Josua García Moreno Department of Architecture, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, España https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1895-5219
  • Iñigo León Cascante Department of Architecture, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, España; Technological Innovation and Creativity for the Built Environment Research Group, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, España https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5841-4113
  • Maialen Sagarna Aranburu Department of Architecture, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, España; 20th Century Architecture Research Group, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, España https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7409-030X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14568/cp42088

Keywords:

Royal Nautical Club of San Sebastián (RCNSS), HBIM, Modern Movement, Heritage Architecture, Conservation, Reconstruction

Abstract

The Real Club Náutico of San Sebastián (1929), designated a Cultural Heritage Site since 2001, stands as a landmark of the Modern Movement in Spain. However, its preservation faces challenges due to fragmented documentation and its unique status as a 20th-century heritage building in active use as a private club with public areas. This study presents a 3D HBIM (Historic Building Information Modelling) approach, offering a system for parameterising and integrating documentary, historical, and construction data to enhance the building’s management, conservation, and dissemination. The bibliographic compilation and classification, the organisation of construction elements by historical-constructive phases, and the identification of current pathological conditions enable the building’s historical traceability and facilitate information exchange among stakeholders. Furthermore, it supports informed decision-making and opens new avenues for the promotion and appreciation of the property, thereby contributing to its long-term preservation.

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Muestra del proceso de exportación, desde Revit, del modelo del estado actual en formato IFC, indicando las opciones seleccionadas para ello, así como la importación del archivo IFC resultante en las plataformas de visualización BIM Dalux y BIMVision, donde se ha verificado la correcta transferencia y visualización de los datos de los parámetros definidos en el modelo de Revit

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2025-11-20

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García Moreno, J., León Cascante, I., & Sagarna Aranburu, M. (2025). Implementation of HBIM for the management, conservation and dissemination of a protected 20th-century heritage building: the Real Club Náutico of Donostia-San Sebastián. Conservar Património. https://doi.org/10.14568/cp42088

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