Piratini Palace Heritage Restoration Initiatives

The iron gates that embellish the outdoor section of the government wing of Piratini Palace went through a recovery process.

The maintenance and restoration work meant to get these structures back to their original look.

Founded in the late 19th century in the city of Rio Grande, Rheingantz & Vater became a household name in the history of the state's textile industry.

A project to restore this 1930 tapestry made by the Rheingantz company recovered a piece of manufacturing history from the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

The piece underwent a meticulous restoration over the course of about 18 months.

Now preserved, the tapestry is back to its original placement in the governor's office, and may be viewed during site visits that include the room.

The restoration of Piratini Palace's internal doors is part of a broad revitalization project that is currently ongoing, reflecting a commitment to preserving historical and cultural assets.

The governmental wing of Piratini Palace has numerous magnificently carved wooden doors, boasting highly expressive and sophisticated craftsmanship.

Revitalizing them required a painstaking process to remove old layers of varnish, and the application of a new protective coat.

The trims go through mechanical processes and receive special attention before being reassembled.

The main scope of the project is to recover and preserve the original beauty of the centennial doors for their historical and architectural value.

The detail shows the elaborate carvings decorating the doors after they were revitalized.

Wooden table with a marble top with rounded edges placed on a wooden structure, also with rounded edges. The faces are narrow, with metal decorations.

In the front, the center is straight, with a rectangular frame and arabesque details. The sides have a slightly arched lower edge with the frame following the format and arabesques on the inside.