A unified expert environment
We consolidate the experience of leading organisations and specialists for coordinated decisions.
We unite education, research, public institutions and the professional community to preserve and sustainably develop Russia’s architectural heritage.

A research and education ecosystem connecting the knowledge, infrastructure and experience of organisations working with architectural heritage.
We are creating an environment in which professional education and research—both theoretical and practical—operate as a unified mechanism to preserve Russia’s historic architectural heritage.
Goal and objectives


We create an environment where people, knowledge and technology work together to preserve cultural memory.
We build the expertise required for complex historic-environment preservation projects.
We connect fundamental research with restoration practice.
We introduce precise digital tools at every stage of heritage work.
We bring together universities, workshops, museums, developers and public authorities.
We pass on the school of practice and create a path from college to leading industry organisations.

We consolidate the experience of leading organisations and specialists for coordinated decisions.
We support continuous development, from core education to advanced professional training.
Research outcomes become projects, methods and technological solutions.
We work with professional communities and organisations on current challenges.
We train professionals capable of preserving, studying and developing Russia’s architectural heritage.
Five years of structured training, from field studies and architectural history to a complete restoration project.
Advanced work with historic structures, materials and independent research projects.
A research path for specialists advancing the theory and practice of historic-environment preservation.

Experts discuss digital surveys, modelling and the compatibility of new materials with historic structures.
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The new unit will strengthen links between educational programmes and real industry challenges.
Details
SPbGASU, KGIOP, the Russian Association of Restorers, Nanosoft Development and Wizardsoft have formed a consortium to coordinate systematic work on preserving architectural heritage.
DetailsOfficial consortium materials available for review and download.
Ask a question or discuss how your organisation can take part in the consortium.