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Projects

Since the founding of the company, far in excess of 150 projects of historic significance – churches, chapels, castles and patrician residences – have received its attentions in the realm of restoration.

Significant projects

Amongst the most significant work carried out by restorers Oskar Emmenegger & Sons Ltd. are the conservation and restoration of the Gothic altars in a large number of Canton Graubünden's churches (including Chur Cathedral) and the examination and conservation of the timber ceiling in Zillis Church, which dates from 1140.

Also receiving the expert attentions of the company have been stuccos, stone sculptures, murals/frescoes and/or fittings in the convents/monasteries of Disentis, Münsterlingen, Kirche St. Gieri in Rhäzüns, St. Katharina in Diessenhofen, St. Johann in Müstair, St. Georgen in Stein am Rhein; in the Jesuit Church and Church of St. Leodegar in Lucerne; in the churches in Arvigo, Cauco, Grono, Churwalden, Waltensburg and Triesen; in the Temple of Merenptah, Luxor, Egypt; in the Church of St. Michael in Hildesheim (stucco work); in Vaduz Castle and Köpenick Castle, Berlin; and the Barraud painting in Lucerne railway station.

The company was tasked with overseeing works at Vaduz Castle, at Köpenick castle, Berlin, and at Celle Town Hall, Germany.

Oskar Emmenegger & Sons Ltd. acted as consultants for the restoration of timber ceilings in the churches of Dädesjö (13th century) and Södra Rada, both in Sweden; in the former Dominican monastery in Guebwiler, France; and in the 9th century convent of Oberzell on Reichenau Island, Germany. The company acted as lead restorers in a research project initiated by the German Ministry of Trade and Industry: 'Damage to murals: their causes and conservation'.