In this paper I investigate the role and perceived value of late 19th century and early 20th century fixed interior decors in modern home design ideals. I conduct case studies of four apartments built in Stockholm (Sweden) ...

The aim of this thesis is to suggest a way of restoring an old inn called Gästgiveriet Gårdsten, intended to be relocated for preservation, by exploring the concept of heritage and the different meanings it has today and ...

The primary purpose of this study is to examine mental hospitals historic connection to its park and green areas and how the outdoor environment at former mental hospitals is protected and valued in current urban planning. ...

Metal objects have traditionally not been repaired or constructed by adhesives, but primarily by soldering, welding, and mechanical assemblies. Soldering has many disadvantages for the conservator such as lack of ...

The Chinese pavilion at Drottningholm is a national historical building, located on the island Lovön in lake Mälaren. In 1991 Drottningholm was included in the World Heritage List, UNESCO. The national property board of ...

The aim of this paper is to highlight issues and potential problems regarding conservation in an exhibition situation. The thesis presents a case study from the Röhsska museum, in Gothenburg, where an interior of painted ...

The purpose with this essay is to describe marbling from a preserving point of view. An introduction is given to marbling through the history, with descriptions of where it has been painted, who the painters where as well ...

Concrete is the most widespread building material in modern construction and has been crucial to the development of modern architecture, over the past two centuries. However, it has gained a bad reputation, partly due ...