Shaping the future from history
Every piece of cultural heritage tells a story – my job is to keep it alive. Together with experts in monument preservation, architecture and tourism, I develop strategies that preserve the past and shape the future.
From historic old towns, mines, gardens and castles to complex historical cultural landscapes, I support UNESCO World Heritage Sites with expertise, creativity and passion – from the initial vision to implementation.
Think in a networked way, implement successfully
Big tasks require strong teams – and that's exactly how we work. Together with experts in monument preservation, architecture, urban planning, archaeology, GIS, tourism and visualisation, we develop solutions that are technically sound, realistic and effective in the long term.
Our international network enables us to efficiently manage complex processes – from inventory analysis to successful UNESCO submission.
Anchoring knowledge, preserving values
With in-depth expertise and practical advice, we support UNESCO World Heritage Sites from the initial idea to successful submission – and beyond. Our focus: nomination procedures, Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) and management plans that have substance and make an impact.
Every project is a team effort – and we are committed to anchoring expertise locally. Targeted training, practical workshops and jointly developed solutions create structures that can stand on their own without external support.
We combine technical depth, international standards and years of project experience to achieve results that secure World Heritage for the long term – for places, people and future generations.
Consulting, planning & implementation
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Strategic development and support for projects in the context of UNESCO World Heritage
Advice on national tentative listing procedures and preliminary assessments
Funding and project financing advice
Strategies for heritage impact communication
Integration of heritage conservation objectives into urban and regional development
Stakeholder moderation and participation procedures for consensus building
Interdisciplinary project coordination (architecture, heritage conservation, urban planning, tourism, archaeology, GIS)
Efficient process control from inventory analysis to UNESCO submission
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Development and support of nomination procedures for the UNESCO World Heritage List
Preparation of complete nomination dossiers in accordance with current UNESCO standards
Organisation and management of the submission process
Interdisciplinary coordination of all project participants
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Design, updating and implementation of management plans
Development of tourism and visitor management concepts
Establishment of monitoring systems for World Heritage sites
Implementation of interdisciplinary management strategies
Monitoring & reporting for existing World Heritage sites
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Conducting cultural heritage impact assessments in accordance with ICOMOS guidelines
Integrating HIA results into planning and approval procedures
World Heritage-compliant development and management of complex projects
Training courses on HIA methodology for public authorities and project developers
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Creation of attribute maps (including retrospective requirements)
Field of view studies & visualisation analyses
Sensitivity analyses and identification of particularly sensitive areas
GIS-supported planning and monitoring solutions
Digital tools & GIS analyses for decision support
Creation of planning bases for management and visitor guidance concepts
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Training on UNESCO procedures, HIA requirements and management planning
Training courses for administrations, specialists and NGOs
Sharing best practices in visitor management, monitoring and communication
Online and face-to-face training on digital tools and GIS analysis
