Monumental Conservation
Saving history
Saving history
one building
at a Time
Dedicated to the enduring preservation and meticulous scientific restoration of monumental heritage and historic landmarks worldwide.
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Who We Are
Rebuilding what time has taken away –
Rebuilding what time has taken away –
discover our Restoration Services
Building restoration
Comprehensive structural stabilization, stone masonry repair, mortar consolidation, and historic facade conservation for monumental heritage.
Furniture repair
Artisanal cabinetmaking, veneer preservation, traditional French polishing, structural joinery, and period-accurate upholstery conservation.
Art restoration
Masterful pigment cleaning, canvas relining, scientific varnish removal, inpainting, and conservation of historic frescoes and gilded icons.
Preservation Philosophy
Saving the Past,
Saving the Past,
shaping the Future
We perform non-destructive chemical, petrographic, and spectroscopic analyses of original stones, binders, and pigments. In strict accordance with the Venice Charter and ICOMOS standards, every treatment is completely documented and fully reversible to safeguard the monument's historical integrity.
We formulate historically authentic slaked hydraulic lime mortars, source hand-hewn European oak and cedar, and formulate natural egg-tempera and linseed oil binders. By matching the thermal expansion and vapor permeability of original fabric, we eliminate long-term material failure.
Yes. Our practice collaborates across civic historic commissions, national landmark trusts, UNESCO-listed monuments, historic cathedrals, and privately owned ancestral estates, offering tailored conservation strategies for every scale.
People 100+
Master conservators, stonemasons, and historical researchers.
World offices 16
Preservation studios and material laboratories worldwide.
Restorations Portfolio
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Ottoman Mosque Sanctuary
Multi-year structural stabilization of central monumental masonry, delicate lime grout injection to halt seismic micro-fissures, and microscopic cleaning of 16th-century Iznik tilework under historical commission oversight.
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Buddhist Temple Colonnade
Preservation of weathered porous sandstone pillars and ornamental relief bas-reliefs. Applied specialized ethyl silicate consolidants to halt particulate loss while reinstating original gravity-balanced lintels.
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Byzantine Cloister & Vaults
Consolidation of early Renaissance barrel vaults, desalting damp limestone arches, and uncovering overpainted medieval tempera depictions using gentle infrared thermography and micro-abrasion.
Who We Are
Meet the team that brings history
Meet the team that brings history
back in its Former Glory
Accredited Conservators & Architectural Historians
Eleanor Vance
Principal Conservator
Specialist in Greco-Roman stone architecture with over 20 years supervising European landmark conservation.
Portfolio • Publications
Julian Thorne
Senior Project Director
Structural engineer coordinating complex civic conservation logistics and seismic stabilization programs.
Portfolio • Credentials
Dr. Simone Leclerc
Architectural Historian
Archival scholar dedicated to historical forensic documentation, original blueprints, and material provenance.
Research • Lectures
Marcus Sterling
Master Stonemason
Guild-certified stone carver and lime mortar specialist restoring Gothic traceries and classical capitals.
Masonry • Fieldwork
People 90+ Specialists Worldwide
Projects 2,548 Historic Interventions
Years 25+ Continuous Practice
Landmarks 256 Protected Heritage Sites
Huge Honor
Our Awards & Accolades
| # | Award | Type | Project | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | UNESCO Heritage Conservation Trophy | Architecture | Eurasia Maritime Complex | 2024 |
| 02 | Palladio Restoration Prize | Restorations | Great Britain Country Estate | 2023 |
| 03 | National Heritage Trust Medal | Heritage | Colonial Harbor District | 2022 |
| 04 | RIBA Conservation Excellence | Conservation | Continental Abbey Basilica | 2021 |
Our Blog
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