Preservation and increasing accessibility of cultural heritage of the Łańcut Estate through repair-conservation works and digitization of the collections at the Museum-Castle in Łańcut (OR-KA II)
The supported project aims in making the selected interiors on the 2nd floor at Łańcut Castle accessible to the visitors. Preservation and increasing accessibility of cultural heritage of the Łańcut Estate through repair-conservation works and digitization of the collections at the Museum-Castle in Łańcut (OR-KA II) does not refer only to conservation of the castle’s interiors but also digitization of the collections and substantial restoration of the Castle Museum in Łańcut main building’s roof.
The granted amount of 16 033 821 PLN will cover expenses of the restoration of all interiors on the 2nd floor at the Castle as well as renovation of the Staircase, Ball Room, Sculpture Gallery and Bathroom at the Chinese Apartment. Conservation works will include 73 interiors and 18 pieces of furniture. The Museum’s collection of kitchen and toilet utensils will be digitized and then presented on the Museum website.
The implementation of the project allows to establish contacts with Bygningsvernsenteret i Aust-Agder. This institution with perennial practice applies traditional techniques of carpentry within restoration of historical wooden constructions. Their experience and knowledge related to preservation of wood links ideally with the implemented project.
The Project has been prepared since 2011. Preparation works were led by a team of the Museum staff and supported by a firm INNplus from Rzeszów, to whom we would like to express our gratitude for their contribution. We are thankful to the Board of the Podkarpackie Province for decision of granting our project. The entire eligible estimated cost is PLN 18 863 320 net and PLN 2 829 499 is own contribution guaranteed by the Podkarpackie Province. The entire cost of the investment is PLN 23 165 176. In the years 2007-2010 the Castle Museum in Lancut was implementing a project supported by EEA and Norway Grants that aimed in revitalisation of the Orchid House, Official’s Club (Kasyno) and Manege. We were granted an amount PLN 8 669 440.
The Project OR-KA II aiming in a preservation and increasing accessibility of cultural heritage of the Castle Museum in Łańcut, was benefited from by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage within the 1st call for proposals for the Programme “Conservation and revitalisation of cultural heritage” within Financial Mechanism of the Economic European Area and the Norway Financial Mechanism 2009-2014. Its implementation will be completed in 2016. .
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Grant for the OR-KA II Project
The Ministry of Culture and Nartional Heritage announced a list of granted projects within the 1st call for proposals for the Programme “Conservation and revitalisation of cultural heritage within Financial Mechanism of the Economic European Area and the Norway Financial Mechanism 2009-2014. The list of 18 supported projects includes “Preservation and increasing accessibility of cultural heritage of the Łańcut Estate through repair-conservation works and digitization of the collections at the Museum-Castle in Łańcut (OR-KA II)”.
Conservation works in progress
Conservation works are being carried out at the Castle Museum in Łańcut. The renovation of wooden framework of the roof as well as tiles replacing is a step into better protected collections. Presently the heat transfer coefficient is 1,547 W/m2K and it will decrease to 0,12 W/m2K as a result of implemented works.
The conservation will be completed in the end of 2015. All works are carried out by a firm Agad Sp. z.o.o from Toruń
Reconstruction of the wallpaper in the Maid’s Room
Conservation works of the Maid’s Room that is located in the 2nd floor of the Castle were necessary as for a long time this particular interior was neglected due to permanent lack of financial sources. Plaster and historical wallpaper had cracks and there was a need to be repair. Thanks to obtained grant from the EEA and Norway Funds a spectacular change was possible.
The team of conservators had to force a complicated task in order to reconstruct damaged fragments of the wallpaper and then match new elements with historical surface. Cleaned and completed wallpaper with motive 'Parrots' presents itself really attractive. Visitors will have a chance to see it in next season – 2016.
Changes in the North Corridor
The North Corridor that leads to apartments in the 2nd floor obtained new colour. During realized tasks within the project, opencast stratigraphic works were made. Under a layer of post-war green paint, a previous pink color has been found. According to Directors’ decision, all interiors will be presented in pre-war décor, i.e. one can see the Corridor in new color- Pompeian pink.
Conservation works in the 1st floor of the Castle
Conservation works that have been carried out at the Castle Museum in Łańcut since last year, presently come to the end. In near future visitors will see the Ball Room and Sculpture Gallery completely renovated.
In the Ball Room conservators cleaned, repaired and preserved historical surface, including illusionistic sky painted on the ceiling or floor inlaid with oak and mahogany. To fill many cracks professionals had to choose coloristic new elements. Subtle colours regained their splendor that will be undoubtedly noticed by the audience of the 54. Music Festival in Lancut. Some concerts will take place at the Ball Room.
Wide range of colours presents also the Sculpture Gallery. This unique interior was cleaned from dust. The next stage consisted in filling gaps and cracks. The illusionist polychrome that was painted in the 18 c. still can be admired by its intensity of colours.
Castle Museum in Łańcut
ul. Zamkowa 1
37-100 Łańcut
www.zamek-lancut.pl
- Director Wit Karol Wojtowicz – final responsibility
- Vice-Director Grażyna Ulma - responsibility for current decisions-making process in operational matters
- Project manager - Bożena Knotz-Beda
- Project promotion specialist – Ewa Oleszczuk
tel. 017 225 20 08 (wew. 117)
e-mail: ewa.oleszczuk@zamek-lancut.pl
- thorough renovation of the Castle roof,
- thorough conservation of all the rooms on the 2nd floor and selected interiors on the 1st floor II,
- digitization of kitchen and toilet utensils,
- thorough increasing accessibility of several interiors on the 2nd floor II into cultural and educational purposes.
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Through the Norway Grants and EEA Grants, Norway contributes to reducing social and economic disparities and to strengthening bilateral relations with the beneficiary countries in Europe. Norway cooperates closely with the EU through the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA).
For the period 2009-14, Norway’s contribution is €1.7 billion. Grants are available for NGOs, research and academic institutions, and the public and private sectors in the 12 newest EU member states, Greece, Portugal and Spain. There is broad cooperation with Norwegian entities, and activities may be implemented until 2016.
The project: “Preservation and increasing accessibility of cultural heritage of the Łańcut Estate through repair-conservation works and digitization of the collections at the Museum-Castle in Łańcut (OR-KA II)” has been co-financed by the EEA Fund and the Norway Fund in the amount of PLN 16 033 821. The total cost of the investment is PLN 23 165 176. The project OR-KAII aims in preservation and increasing accessibility of material and immaterial cultural heritage of the Castle Museum in Łańcut.
