CollectionsReminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built HeritageConservation of Historic BuildingsRestoration of Historic Buildings
The conservation of historic buildings refers to all measures to protect their heritage value, including restoration, maintenance and revitalisation. Historic buildings naturally deteriorate through the years; they often show damage, in some cases from improper use and human intervention. Therefore, it is vital to carry out appropriate maintenance and restoration to protect their heritage value. A number of restoration projects of Hong Kong’s historic buildings have won the "UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation", showing that Hong Kong’s heritage-conservation achievements are well recognised by relevant international organisations.