Heritage Conservation Service

Heritage Restoration Services in Pakistan

Full restoration of historical buildings using period-appropriate materials, traditional techniques, and ICOMOS-aligned methodology. Active engagement with Department of Archaeology, Government of Punjab.

What Heritage Restoration Includes

Structural Restoration — Foundation, walls, roof, and structural elements with period materials
Decorative Work — Pietra dura, kashi-kari, fresco, naqashi, jali restoration
Material Restoration — Lime plaster, traditional bricks, period-appropriate stone
Hydraulic Work — Mughal water systems (Shalimar-type fountains, water channels)
Floor Restoration — Marble, stone, traditional patterns
Wood Restoration — Original wooden elements (doors, jharokas, beams)
Metal Restoration — Cast iron (colonial era), brass fittings, decorative metal
Painted Surface Conservation — Frescoes, calligraphy panels, decorative painting

Our Restoration Methodology

Building Survey + Documentation — Comprehensive condition assessment
Material Analysis — Identify original materials, damage causes
Conservation Plan — Methodology aligned with archaeological supervision
Material Sourcing — Period-appropriate materials secured
Artisan Coordination — Skilled traditional craftsmen + supervised execution
Execution — Phase-wise restoration with continuous documentation
Final Report — Comprehensive intervention record for client archive

FAQs

What types of buildings can be restored?

All historical buildings — Mughal monuments, Sikh-era havelis, Colonial buildings, Sultanate tombs, Buddhist sites, Hindu temples, Sufi shrines. Each era has specialized methodology.

How long does heritage restoration take?

Highly variable. Small projects (single room): months. Major monument restoration: years. Multi-year UNESCO-level work spans phases.

Who can engage Sunshine for restoration?

Government bodies (PPRA tender process), private heritage owners (direct engagement), international donors (UNESCO, AKTC, US Embassy programs).