A Hexagonal Pattern in the Paraninfo at the Universidad de Alcalá

Abstract In the sixteenth century, assembly hall, or Paraninfo, at recently inaugurated Universidad de Alcalá was known as pieça del theatro . This study focuses on layouts and proportions designed for this which could be key to understanding whole project a Renaissance theater that singularly inspired by Roman models. Specifically, hexagonal pattern of coffered ceiling represents genuine formal exploration in comparison with other wooden ceilings having similar geometric bases. All led us uncommon masterpiece proposal new model toward an intellectual architectural recovery Antiquity, core , conceived representation academic ceremonies humanistic theater.