Museum preservation

"Museum preservation", as opposed to restoration, means that an object is preserved in its current form. All measures are aimed towards preserving the piece authentically and passing it on to the next generation in an unadulterated condition. This basic principle is also firmly rooted in the 1964 Venice Charter, and is the central, internationally recognised guiding principle of historical preservation. In line with this principle, reconstructions and visual alterations are not even considered. Our specific experience and international recognition in this discipline means that there is always more work for us to do.

Projects

• Qoşa Qala / Double city gate north, Baku, Azerbaijan 2018 - 2019 Historic Old Town "Icheri Sheher", 13th – 14th century (Silk Route), weir system with two flanking, crenellated semicircular towers and battlements, two entry gates with overlying cast openings "Maschikulis", approx. 1000 m² surface of stone blocks
• Hamam, Baku, Azerbaijan 2018 - 2019 Historic Old Town "Icheri Sheher", Oriental bathhouse around 17th century (Silk Route), underground facility with around 25 rooms on three floors, originally with towering cupolas and ventilation shafts, total area approx. 300 m²
• Benedictine Abbey, Frauenzell, Germany 2017 Portal west wing, column shafts
• Minaret Juma Mosque, Baku, Azerbaijan 2016 Historic Old Town "Icherisheher",16th century, approximately 25 m height, balcony with differently ornamented parapet panels, decoration with stalactites, among them inscription in "Kufi" writing ornaments, Absheron limestone
• Pillory column Hollenburg „Rolandssäule“, Pillory area Hollenburg, Krems, Lower Austria 2015 Sculpture made of limestone from Zogelsdorf, column and steps construction made of regional conglomerate rock, 1590
• Beyler Mosque, Icheri Sheher, Old City of Baku, Azerbaijan 2014 - 2016 South facade with minarets, prayer room, mihrab prayer niche, 19th century
• Shirvanshah Palace, Icheri Sheher, Old City of Baku, Azerbaijan 2014 - 2015 Shirwan Shah family tomb and "Divanhana" Court Square, the Palace, 15th century.
• Project Pfaffenberg Roman museum Carnuntinum, Bad Deutsch Altenburg, Lower Austria 2013 Reconctruction and combination of broken parts, 1st - 4th century AD
• Head of a stranger, Egypt 2012 Laser cleaning, desalination, preservation, 750 - 400 BC
• Qiz Qalasi / Maiden Tower / Landmark, Baku, Azerbaijan, in the bay of Caspian sea 2011 - 2013 Early medieval round tower, 8 storeys, 30 m height, 15 m diameter, 5 m thick walls, inside core 7th century, building activity until 13th century
• Carnuntum Archaeological Museum, Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, Lower Austria 2006 Reconstruction and combination of fragments, 4th century AD
• Carnuntum Archaeological Museum, Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, Lower Austria 2002 Reconstruction and combination of fragments, 4th century AD

References

• Augustinian Canons, Epitaph abbot Georg Eisner, Adnet Knollenkalk, Herzogenburg, Lower Austria 2012
• Roman stone inscription, Radlberg church, Radlberg, Lower Austria 2008
• Rome. Portal construction, Karner Mödling, Mödling, Lower Austria 2002
• Jewish Grave stone on the Piaristen church, west, Krems, Lower Austria 2001
• Hercules fights with bull on base, Grafenwörth, Lower Austria 2001
• Mödling ruins, renovation pattern, Mödling, Lower Austria 1999
• Museum Carnuntum, fragments of sculptures, Carnuntum, Lower Austria 1999
• Heidentor Carnuntum, Roman altars, Carnuntum, Lower Austria 1999
• Guardian figures on Wienertor, Hainburg, Lower Austria 1997
• Parish church, south and north facade 1995, Schöngrabern, Lower Austria 1996
• Ruine Senftenberg, Castle Fountain, Senftenberg, Lower Austria 1994
• Karner at church, exterior restoration in 1990, Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, Lower Austria 1993
• Renaissace portal fragment Pfarrplatz 16, Krems, Lower Austria 1990