restaurime
Restorime is an Albanian term referring to restoration, the practice of returning damaged or deteriorated objects, buildings, or sites to a condition that is closer to their original state or that extends their life. The field encompasses cultural heritage preservation, architectural rehabilitation, and the conservation of works of art, manuscripts, and archaeological finds, as well as the rehabilitation of urban areas and the digital restoration of media.
The word is formed from the root restor- with the Albanian suffix -ime, paralleling terms in many
Practice and principles: Restoration follows standards of conservation that emphasize minimal intervention, reversibility whenever possible, and
Standards and governance: Restoration work is guided by international guidelines from organizations such as ICOMOS, UNESCO,
Impact and debates: Restorime raises questions about authenticity, accuracy, and the balance between preserving original materials
See also: Conservation, Heritage preservation, Architectural restoration.