Angkor Park, Siem Reap (KHM)

KSE 500 STE KSE 510 Sandstone KSE module system Stone strengthener KSE 300 HV Natural stone preservation KSE 300 Heritage Temple KSE 300 E Siem Reap, Cambodia

The Angkor Park temple complex was built between the ninth and twelfth centuries in the area that is now the provincial capital of Siem Reap. In total, the park comprises over 100 sandstone structures covering an area of around 400 m². The largest temple in the ensemble is the Angkor Wat with a height of 65 metres. In 1992, the park became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since 1997, a team of German researchers from the Technical University of Cologne has dedicated itself to the conservation of the cultural site and the training of regional conservators. The “German Aspara Conservation Project” celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022.

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Construction project:: Facade restoration / natural stone
Building type:: Historically protected / historically valuable buildings
Short description: Numerous sandstone buildings in the park have been damaged or destroyed over the centuries due to peeling, iron crusts and salt exposure. To counteract the exponential progression of weathering, classic and elasticising stone strengtheners were used on the walls, decorative elements and sculptures. With the help of a special binding agent, various additives were used to produce and apply injection compounds, battering mortar and glazes on site.
Client:: Ministry of Culture & Fine Arts APSARA
Designer:: Prof. Dr. Hans Leisen & Dr. Esther von Plehwe-Leisen / Technische Hochschule Köln
Contractor:: GACP Luy Sophorse & Korn Channy
Site address:: Siem Reap, Kambodscha
Date / completion:: 2022
Is it possible to visit the site?: Yes