The rediscovery of the Palauet Nolla’s ceramic mosaics in Meliana was a true revelation, both for their unique character in terms of surface and quality, and for the social and industrial significance. This old 17th century farmhouse became the symbol of the famous Nolla mosaic factory. It was no longer a simple historical building in the Valencian countryside, but a showroom where many famous people from the second half of the 19th century visited.
After several decades, and after the abandonment experienced, the structure was deeply damaged and some of the ceramic decoration had suffered great deterioration. Therefore, its condition was truly critical. To revert this process of loss, a group of architects, restorers and expert ceramists, led by Xavier Laumain (ARAE Patrimonio y Restauración), began work in 2011 to recover this unique monument. Since then, ten phases have been carried out, which have allowed the consolidation of the building and the reconstruction and restoration of the different ceramic mosaics. The reproduction work has been carried out using the same techniques as those originally used and has managed to recover all the splendour of the Palauet.
Video credited to Milena Villalba and Santi H Puig
