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Abstract. As known, the principles of restoration and conservation have evolved from the past when restorers treated historical monuments as works of imagination, thereby creating new works during the restoration process, showing to the present observer a falsehood, a graft, and misleading the future researchers of the historical monument. Today, the restoration of historical monuments involves a fusion between the discipline of conservation (the mission of the restorer) and the new architecture (the vision of the architect), creating a new synergy that allows the past to be rediscovered in the present, for the future. It adds a new layer to the identity of the historical monument. The weight between conservation and innovation is variable, being determined by a lot of factors, specific to each historical building. The use of 3D scanning technology has revolutionized the way the restoration process is approached, allowing the specialists to capture detailed information about the building and create accurate models for the restoration process. The authors, based on thorough studies and research, develop in this article the relationship between the conservative approach of the restoration, that has the mission of preserving the authenticity and historical significance, and at the same time ensuring that the historical monument remains relevant and useful for contemporary society. This requires a futuristic vision of the architect, who seeks to integrate modern technologies and materials, while also preserving the authenticity of the historical monument. In this article, the authors will explore the use of 3D scanning technology in the restoration of historic buildings, focusing on 3 case studies, of historical buildings in Brăila, Romania.
