BRITISH EMBASSY — AMBASSADOR’S RESIDENCE

PROJECT CONTEXT

The residence forms part of the United Kingdom’s diplomatic estate and is protected as a national heritage property in Argentina.

The project involved the rehabilitation of the building envelope, including masonry stabilization, roofing repairs, and conservation of architectural details, while maintaining alignment with both UK conservation expectations and Argentina’s heritage regulations.

TECHNICAL CONDITIONS

The project involved several unusual coordination challenges:

• A diplomatic institution operating without a permanent local restoration structure
• Alignment between UK conservation standards and Argentine heritage regulations
• Collaboration between specialists across the UK, the Netherlands, and Argentina
• Pandemic travel restrictions affecting inspections and on-site supervision

These conditions required clear documentation, structured communication, and local technical coordination.

TECHNOLOGIES USED

• Non-destructive façade cleaning methods
• Lime-based rendering and traditional masonry repair
• Mineral silicate coatings — KEIM®
• POV documentation and visual reporting systems
• Cloud-based reporting for remote project coordination

TECHNICAL ROLE

The work focused on facilitating communication and coordination between international decision-makers and local restoration teams.

Key contributions included:

Cross-Border Coordination
Integration of international restoration specialists, craftsmen, and consultants within a unified project workflow.

Technical Mediation
Translation of restoration methodologies into locally executable processes aligned with heritage regulations.

Surface Documentation
Drone surveys and visual reporting used to document site conditions and track progress.

Remote Coordination
Daily cloud-based reporting systems allowing international teams to monitor project development during travel restrictions.

PROJECT OUTCOME

The intervention resulted in the rehabilitation of the residence’s façade and roof systems, including:

• Masonry stabilization and façade repair
• Restoration of cornices and steel structural elements
• Repair of mansard and zinc roofing
• Non-destructive cleaning of historic surfaces
• Lime-based rendering and handcrafted detail recovery
• Application of mineral silicate coatings for long-term protection

The project preserved one of the UK’s most significant diplomatic properties in South America.