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RIBA Architectural Model Restoration

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Museum Architectural Model Restoration & Conservation

Almost all museums around the globe will have architectural models in their collections. As a duty of care to their collections, these models will require different levels of restoration, conservation and maintenance.

However, most museums do not have the specialist skills to carry out these works in house. Our team of museum restoration and conservation model conservators offer many sympathetic and unobtrusive conserving & restoration repair techniques. These procedures ultimately benefit the architectural model by retaining the very essence of its historic journey.

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All architectural models become fragile with age, materials become brittle & adhesives dry out leading to eventual failure.
This natural process is exacerbated further by vibration, impact and shock. Therefore, keeping these factors to a minimum is paramount for the models longevity.

This is why restoration and conservation to architectural models is best performed at the models current location. When this is not possible the model must first be consolidated, then a condition report produced (with photographs) and any loose items catalogued prior to transport.

Our team clean and restore some of the world’s most precious architectural models.
architectural model restoration back to its original condition
Our architectural model makers are able to restore, conserve, clean and repair architectural models on site.
Restoration of architectural models roof.
architectural model packing cases, lessening shock in transit or storage damage.
Architectural model restoration, clean and repair fast track.
Architectural model restoration & repair.
Architectural model restoration, cleaning tools, materials allow an increased lift of dirt particles.
Museum architectural model restoration.
Museum need to maintain their architectural models as a duty of care to their collections
Musem architectural model restoration projects
Architectural model restoration to City of London office development.

SMA design are able to provide the expertise of architectural model making combined with the right restoration and conservation methodology. This includes various types of model construction materials, for example; paper, card, cork, wood and acrylic.


Part of the museum architectural model restoration and conservation methodology is to utilise materials, adhesives and model making techniques that were originally used at the time of the models construction.

Various intensities of restoration and conservation are adopted to return the model to a level which is appropriate for its individual requirements. On certain projects only conservation is required leaving the patina that builds up with time.

Prior to any restoration, conservation, cleaning or repairs being carried out, we discuss with the museum’s conservation team or project curator the various options available. This allows the museum to make an informed decision on the right way to proceed.

These specialist architectural model conservation & restoration techniques are especially important when the architectural model is part of an important historical collection. This methods should not be abusive to the models original construction or materials.

If you would like to discuss any aspects of our architectural model, restoration, conservation or the packing and transportation of models, then contact our team where we can arrange an advisory consultation.

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Model Condition Reports
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