Heritage Documentation & Condition Assessment

Comprehensive heritage surveys — measured drawings, photogrammetry, material analysis, condition assessment, and conservation management plans for monuments across Pakistan.

Why Documentation Comes First

No conservation work can proceed responsibly without proper documentation. You cannot conserve what you have not understood. Documentation answers:

What exists today — exact dimensions, materials, conditions
What changed over time — historic phases, additions, alterations
What's deteriorating — patterns + causes of decay
What's significant — original fabric vs later additions
What needs urgent action — prioritization for interventions

ICOMOS principle: "Conservation should be based on a methodical study of the building's history, materials, structural condition, and previous interventions."

Sunshine's Documentation Services

Measured Drawings

Plans, elevations, sections — manually surveyed + digitally produced (AutoCAD/Revit)
Detail drawings of ornamental work, jali, fresco, calligraphy
Pre-intervention baseline drawings for all heritage work

Photogrammetry + 3D Scanning

Photogrammetric recording for facades + interiors
Laser scanning (engaged through specialist partners) for complex/large monuments
Point clouds + 3D models for conservation planning

Condition Assessment

Visual condition survey — element-by-element documentation
Defect mapping with photographic annotation
Crack monitoring (6-12 month observation period)
Salt content analysis (laboratory partnership)
Material analysis — petrographic, plaster composition

Historic Research

Archival research — historic photographs, gazetteers, old surveys
Phase analysis — when was each part built/altered?
Significance assessment per Burra Charter principles

Conservation Management Plans (CMP)

Long-term roadmap for monument conservation
Phased intervention strategy
Budget + timeline frameworks for multi-year programs
Maintenance schedules

FAQs

How long does heritage documentation take?

Small structure: 2-4 weeks. Major monument: 3-12 months for complete documentation + analysis. Crack monitoring period adds 6-12 months for structural concerns.

What deliverables do I receive?

Drawings (PDF + DWG), photo archives, condition report (PDF), historic analysis, material analysis lab reports, conservation management plan with phased recommendations + budget estimates.

Cost range for documentation?

Small heritage haveli: Rs 5-15 Lac. Major monument: Rs 25 Lac - 2 Crore. Tender-funded government surveys vary based on scope. CMP separately: Rs 5-25 Lac.

Is documentation required before any heritage work?

Yes — both ethically (ICOMOS) + procedurally. Department of Archaeology Punjab requires baseline documentation before approving any intervention on protected monuments.

Heritage Documentation & Condition Assessment

Why Documentation Comes First

Sunshine's Documentation Services

Measured Drawings

Photogrammetry + 3D Scanning

Condition Assessment

Historic Research

Conservation Management Plans (CMP)

FAQs

How long does heritage documentation take?

What deliverables do I receive?

Cost range for documentation?

Is documentation required before any heritage work?

Heritage Documentation & Assessment