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Preserving and Accessing Environmentally Damaged Wall Paintings in Medieval Church Roof Spaces

Using the gable of St. Nicholas Church in Frankfurt as a case study, "access pathways" to the environmentally endangered cultural heritage in church roof spaces are developed both figuratively and literally.

This involves creating model concepts and implementing practical measures. Measurements and evaluations are conducted to understand the specific climate, air flow, and pollutant conditions in church roof spaces, with attention given to aspects of climate change. The project includes a conservation inventory and damage assessment, as well as emergency stabilization of critically endangered plaster and paint layers. Scientific investigations are carried out at the RF to gain a deeper understanding of widespread transformation processes in pigments within the roof space. The results are presented to the public in an accessible digital format and are incorporated into a student project through heritage education approaches to engage young people.


Project Partners: Fachhochschule Potsdam, Brandenburg State Office for the Preservation of Monuments, Campus in the Stift Neuzelle, Engineering Office Sr. König
Funding: German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU)
Duration: 2022 until 2025