# Bogota Firm Fined for Demolishing Protected Rogelio Salmona Staircase

A Bogota design firm faces massive fines after demolishing a protected staircase in a Rogelio Salmona heritage apartment.

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Deconama Studio, a Bogota architecture and interior design firm, is facing potential sanctions after demolishing an original staircase inside an apartment designed by Rogelio Salmona without prior authorization. [^1]

The building was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC) in 2010 under Law 1185 of 2008, requiring permits for alterations. [^2]

Unauthorized alterations to a BIC can result in fines of 200-500 minimum legal monthly wages ($350.2M-$875.5M) for property owners and 400-1,000 minimum wages ($700.4M-$1.75B) for architects. [^3]

Altos de Santana was declared a Bien de Interes Cultural (BIC) at the district level through Resolution 2043 of 2010 and is protected under Level 2 typological conservation. [^4]

IDPC Director Diego Parra stated that the owners and professionals involved did not submit any request or obtain authorization before carrying out the work on the staircase. [^5]

The apartment is located in Altos de Santana, a residential complex in northern Bogota designed by Rogelio Salmona and completed between 1986 and 1990. [^6]

The IDPC is investigating the case, collecting evidence, and determining responsibilities for the unauthorized modification. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Deconama Studio, a Bogota architecture and interior design firm, is facing potential sanctions after demolishing an original staircase inside an apartment designed by Rogelio Salmona without prior authorization. (ColombiaOne: News from Colombia and the World, News)
2. The building was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC) in 2010 under Law 1185 of 2008, requiring permits for alterations. (Portafolio, News)
3. Unauthorized alterations to a BIC can result in fines of 200-500 minimum legal monthly wages ($350.2M-$875.5M) for property owners and 400-1,000 minimum wages ($700.4M-$1.75B) for architects. (Portafolio, News)
4. Altos de Santana was declared a Bien de Interes Cultural (BIC) at the district level through Resolution 2043 of 2010 and is protected under Level 2 typological conservation. (ColombiaOne: News from Colombia and the World, News)
5. IDPC Director Diego Parra stated that the owners and professionals involved did not submit any request or obtain authorization before carrying out the work on the staircase. (ColombiaOne: News from Colombia and the World, News)
6. The apartment is located in Altos de Santana, a residential complex in northern Bogota designed by Rogelio Salmona and completed between 1986 and 1990. (ColombiaOne: News from Colombia and the World, News)
7. The IDPC is investigating the case, collecting evidence, and determining responsibilities for the unauthorized modification. (Portafolio, News)

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