Conservation principles for concrete of cultural significance

Conservation principles for concrete of cultural significance

Erica Lenticchia (Politecnico di Torino)

The Conservation Principles for Concrete of Cultural Significance is a document edited by the Getty Conservation Institute published in 2020.

The document provides a framework for architects, engineers, conservators, contractors, and stewards to make sound, informed decisions for conserving culturally significant concrete buildings and structures by referencing both concrete repair standards and international conservation principles.

The principles outlined in this document are meant to provide a logical approach to concrete conservation, leading practitioners through the typical conservation methodology, from investigation to the development of conservation strategies to implementation and maintenance.
Its underlying premise is that concrete, in all its guises, may be of cultural significance and deserves a careful, knowledge-based approach to its care in order to sustain it for future generations.
It has been extensively reviewed by experts in concrete conservation, and their contributions were valuable in shaping the final document and reaffirming its need.