“MIHAIL STURDZA†PALACE BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT

Abstract

The synthesis work of the Russian architect M. Singurov,[1] built up within the norms of the neo-classic style as a royal palace for Mihail Sturdza, between the years 1841-1842, was bought by Moldavia and Suceava Metropolitan Seat in 1891 to become the residence of Veniamin Costache Seminary , the restorations having been led by the architect Gh.Mandrea. The maintenance and restoration works took place between 1893 and 1910 under the guidance of the architect I. Vignali, as well as minor works performed after the earthquake of 1940 and the bombardment of 1941.[2]
A series of provisory consolidation works were made up after the earthquake of 1977 and studies signing the deteriorations evolution and their cause, restoration and consolidation works were performed as well.
Under the circumstances of reacquiring the status of location for theological training and education with new functional requirements, a new strategy and approach for consolidation, restoration and functional rehabilitation works is imperiously imposed.