Word
Master Builder
Variant
Baumeister · Capomastro
Region
Definition
The person responsible for overseeing construction works. A master builder coordinated all aspects of building projects from design to execution.
Description
The Master Builder held one of the most important positions in historical construction projects. This role combined architectural knowledge, engineering expertise, and management skills.
At York Minster in 1688, the Master Builder was specifically tasked with overseeing works on the northern transept, demonstrating the specialized nature of different construction areas. The position required coordination with architects, masons, carpenters, and laborers.
Variations
De
BaumeisterGermany
"Der Baumeister trägt die Verantwortung für das Gewölbe der Haupthalle"
Regensburg, Stadtarchiv, Abt. III
fol. 222, linie 87
Date: 1650-1659
No source document.
Co-occurrence
Gewölbe (Vault)
63%
Pfeiler (Pillars)
44%
Stein (Stone)
39%
Fundamente (Foundations)
21%
It
CapomastroItaly
"Al capomastro spetta il controllo delle maestranze e delle impalcature"
Firenze, Archivio dell'Opera del Duomo
registro 48, c. 301, r. 19
Date: 1580-1590
No source document.
Co-occurrence
Muratori (Masons)
55%
Impalcature (Scaffolding)
48%
Cupola (Dome)
37%
Manovali (Labourers)
26%