APPROACHING BUILDING CONNECTIONS BASED ON NET VAULTS’ GEOMETRIC ANALYSIS. THE VAULTS OF THE CHURCH ON THE HILL OF SIGHIŞOARA AND THE CHURCH OF BĂGACIU

In this paper, we present the point cloud-based geometric analysis of the northern aisle’s vault in the Church on the Hill of Sighişoara (RO) and the nave vault of the church of Băgaciu (RO). The literature refers to the genealogic connection between the two since both are masonry ribbed vaults of the same rib pattern from the former Saxon area of Transylvania, where the guild of Sighişoara supposedly worked. Our research highlights the similarities and differences in the fine details of their geometry and construction techniques, thus providing a stronger basis to draw conclusions about lineage routes and guilds. © (2023), (Brukenthal National Museum). All Rights Reserved.