Refurbishment And Conservation Design
Refurbishment And Conservation Design
Arrow Structures has a good understanding of existing buildings and are able to contribute to projects commencing with initial surveys, intrusive investigations and detailed designs for alterations / refurbishment.
Conservation existing building involves protection and restoration using any methods that prove effective in keeping that property in as close to its original condition as possible for as long as possible. Conservation of cultural heritage is often associated with art collections and museums and involves collection care and management through tracking, examination, documentation, exhibition, storage, preventative conservation, and restoration.
When working with historical buildings a conservation led approach and culture needs to be adopted. The underlying history and heritage of the building is part of its value. Research into the structure, its use, its historical setting and development and records of the past repairs can help in determining future methods and techniques for repair, restoration and alteration.