CALL FOR APPLICATION DOCU25
Documenting layered Heritage Workshop
The workshop on documenting layered heritage in Rome, jointly organized by the School of Architecture of Notre Dame and ICCROM, combines hand drawings with digital techniques to better understand historic building methods for informed conservation decisions.
Methodology
The workshop will begin with introductory lectures, providing participants with a foundation in both traditional and digital documentation methods. Onsite activities will follow a mixed-method approach, combining digital tools—such as laser scanning, photogrammetry, and LiDAR—with hand-drawn documentation. These drawings will emphasize materials, construction techniques, and building phases, aiming to connect individual elements to the overall structure. All documentation will be contextualized within the broader framework of Roman construction practices.
Participants are expected to produce a final output consisting of a hand drawing accompanied by a description of materials, construction techniques, and key observations made during the documentation process. The workshop will conclude with participant presentations and a seminar featuring international experts, where a draft document outlining best practices for using new technologies in heritage documentation will be developed with contributions from participants' firsthand experiences.
Participants
We are seeking a maximum of ten young and mid-career heritage conservation professionals from disciplines (architects, archaeologists, engineers, planners, site managers, etc.). Candidates should have the ability to influence or show potential to influence practices in the field. Participants should be able to work primarily on-site for at least six hours per day in the open and demonstrate some hand drawing skills.
Teaching team
The teaching team is composed of recognized heritage conservation professionals who have theoretical knowledge and practical experience, and are very engaged in training. They share the broadest possible international perspectives in their fields of expertise, and at the same time bring specific knowledge to fulfil the aims and objectives of the workshop.
Language
English is the working language of the course. Candidates must have strong communication and writing skills in English.
Course fee
EUR 400
Travel, accommodation and living expenses
Participants will be responsible for their round-trip travel costs to and from Rome and the costs for their accommodation and living expenses in Rome.
Certificate of attendance
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion of the workshop. Participants are expected to attend all lectures and activities over the full length of the workshop.
Application
Please submit your application by Friday, 28 March 2025.
The application process is as follows:
- complete the online application form in English
upload a personal photo
upload your professional curriculum vitae (in English; maximum two pages)
- upload the official endorsement of your institution
upload a brief report (3-5 pages) describing a heritage documentation project (supported by illustrations) for which you are or have been actively involved. Include the appropriate contextual background (objectives, partners, support, etc.), a description of difficulties encountered, and the strategic responses developed.
(Allowed formats: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, jpeg, png, tif, tiff; maximum file size of 4 MB).
If you encounter any issues submitting your application or if you have any questions concerning the course, please email us at DOCU2025@iccrom.org
