Cultural property protection and conservation research
for research and industry

The International Convention Center for Cultural Heritage Preservation IZKK sees itself as an educational institution. This means to report about the cultural heritage and especially the possibilities of its preservation, to secure it and to pass it on.

In order to protect historical buildings, cultural assets and art objects, the causes of damage must be investigated. In addition, ways to preserve them from further damage and to preserve and conserve them in a way that is appropriate for historic preservation are being researched.

A multitude of different scientific and craft disciplines are involved in this work. The task of the IZKK is to bring together knowledge, to develop it jointly and to make it usable in the preservation of the objects.

The IZKK passes on the latest findings and suitable measures for safeguarding the various materials and provides information.
The target group includes architects, master painters, plasterers, restorers, curators and all others involved in the protection of cultural assets.

In the field of science, an intensive dialogue and exchange with universities, colleges, institutes and museums is being promoted.

 

INSPIRATION

Bronnbach Monastery

Founded in 1151, the Cistercian monastery was built in late Romanesque-early Gothic style and has one of the most beautiful monastery churches in southern Germany.

Extensively restored by the district of Main-Tauber, the monastery complex with its rooms and the beautiful overall layout offers a lively object of study for the topics of the IZKK.

GOALS

Exchange, research, concentrate

The International Convention Center for Cultural Heritage Preservation IZKK focuses its activities on restoration methods and conservation materials.
In addition, the interdisciplinary knowledge of a wide range of scientific and craft disciplines is brought together, jointly developed and applied.

METHODS

Intense expert dialog

The IZKK provides information and advice on the latest findings and suitable measures for safeguarding the various materials.
Our equipment includes a SEM with EDX analysis facility, an infrared spectrometer with ATR measurement capability, an FTIR microscope and a Raman spectrometer for the analysis of organic and inorganic materials.

EVENTS

Premises in the monastery 

The monastery complex offers the perfect setting for conferences, workshops or seminars.
The professional handling and organization has as much tradition here as the cultural monument itself.

 

Your contact

Sabrina Rota

Contact Press / Media

Sabrina Rota

Head of International Convention Center for Cultural Heritage Preservation IZKK

Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC
Bronnbach 28
97877 Wertheim, Germany

Phone +49 9342 9221-710

Magdalena Roth

Contact Press / Media

Dr. Magdalena Roth

Scientific Management International Convention Center for Cultural Heritage Preservation IZKK

Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC
Bronnbach 28
97877 Wertheim, Germany

Phone +49 9342 9221-705

Gabriele Maas-Diegeler

Contact Press / Media

Gabriele Maas-Diegeler

Laboratory Management International Convention Center for Cultural Heritage Preservation IZKK

Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC
Bronnbach 28
97877 Wertheim, Germany

Phone +49 9342 9221-704

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