Programming the Stone Conservation Process - Learning from Ghesc Village/Italy

The sustainable conservation of stone structures represents a complex challenge that necessitates the intelligent integration of both contemporary and traditional methodologies. The processes and strategies employed in the conservation and restoration of stone structures, as well as the roles and perspectives of various organizations involved in these efforts, are of critical importance for the effective execution and completion of projects, in addition to ensuring successful preservation. This thesis examines programming stone conservation through organizational and practical aspects of stone conservation in a case from Italy and establishes possible tools and practices in TRNC. It focuses on the restoration and conservation methods used, as well as the contributions made by different organizations and communities involved in the project. Through a comparative analysis of the conservation and restoration methods used in the Ghesc workshop and those applied to historic stone buildings within the TRNC, the thesis provides a critical examination of the necessary considerations for the implementation of various approaches and offers recommendations. In this context, the thesis emphasizes the importance of harmonizing modern and traditional approaches for the effective conservation of stone structures. Keywords: programming, stone conservation, Italy, TRNC