About the Project

Our Vision

Our vision is to transform the practice of cultural heritage restoration by placing colour at the centre of an innovative digital framework. We are developing advanced tools and collaborative environments to analyse, simulate, and visualise restoration outcomes, enabling more precise and sustainable conservation strategies for Europe’s most precious artefacts.

These tools will be fully integrated into the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH) to ensure they are accessible and scalable for all stakeholders.

Our Core Objectives

The COLOURS project is structured around four key objectives:

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Build a Collaborative Environment

We are creating a hybrid digital space where conservators, curators, and scientists can meet and interact with 3D digital twins of artefacts in real-time, no matter where they are located.

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Develop Predictive Restoration Tools

We are adapting and implementing AI-powered tools that allow experts to forecast and simulate various restoration strategies.

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Create Tools to Assist Restoration

Our project will deliver a suite of digital tools that assist, document, and optimise the physical restoration process itself.

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Enhance Public Engagement

We aim to make the restoration process more transparent and exciting for the public using immersive storytelling and mixed reality (AR/VR).

Our Approach

The COLOURS project follows a pilot-driven methodology that integrates advanced technology with a stakeholder-centred process. We begin by defining real-world restoration scenarios and engaging with heritage professionals to identify their needs. Based on this input, we build and adapt our digital tools, ensuring they are seamlessly integrated with the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH).

These tools are then demonstrated and validated through a series of internal and external pilot projects, allowing us to create a lasting impact through robust and user-friendly solutions.