EARTHEN ARCHITECTURE IN SERGIPE FROM HEYDAY OF THE SUGAR ECONOMY (18TH CENTURY) UNTIL THE TRANSFER OF THE CAPITAL TO ARACAJU (1855).

Abstract

In Sergipe earthen architecture was developed after the Portuguese and Spanish arrived in the 16th century. During the heyday of the sugar economy (18th century), the sugar cane mills and colonial mansions were a symbol of good earthen architecture and construction. After the transfer of the capital of São Cristóvão to Aracaju, in 1855, political actions influenced the restriction of construction techniques with earth. This research presents buildings that use earth as construction material, as part of the historical testimony and knowledge base of construction technology in Sergipe; evaluates historical, artistic, aesthetic and technological values ​​through understanding the meanings of traditional, popular, vernacular architecture and self-construction, as socio-cultural manifestations; catalog the constructions to safeguard this heritage and value the constructive culture with the dissemination of knowledge. From the bibliographical survey on the history and architecture of Sergipe, buildings were cataloged and technical visits were made. The buildings were classified chronologically and spatially, indicating the state of conservation, historical context and techniques used.