Information for authors

Submission Guidelines

We welcome original contributions that advance the study and conservation of architectural finishes. All submissions must meet the following criteria:

  • Originality: Submitted work must not have been presented or published prior to November 2027.

  • Relevance to AFR: Preference will be given to papers addressing issues, methods, or case studies in Architectural Finishes Research (AFR) not previously discussed at earlier AFR conferences.

  • Scope of Contribution: Systematic reviews, broader thematic overviews, and state-of-the-field assessments are encouraged.

  • Research Approaches: Studies exploring the development of historic finishes, materials, and techniques may include archival research, scientific analysis, or practical replication of historic applications. Contributions should offer new insights into historic materials, application techniques, colourmen’s practices, workshop procedures, and the technological evolution of finishes and their composition.

Submit an anstract

Submitting an Abstract

Deadlines and Notification

  • Abstract submission deadline:  5th May 2026

  • Notification of acceptance: 18th June 2026

  • Draft paper due: 23rd September 2026

Abstract Requirements

Please prepare an abstract submission that includes:

  • Title of the paper

  • Summary of max. 500 words, written in English

  • Theme alignment: Indicate the conference theme or sub-theme most relevant to your paper

Review Themes

  • Name and affiliation of the main author and all co-authors

  • Short CV (one paragraph per author)

 

Submission Portal

Please submit your abstract via our submission portal.

Submission portal

Student Research Session

We encourage submissions from advanced students working on AFR-related research. To be considered for the dedicated Student Research Session, please clearly indicate that your submission is a student abstract.

Presentation Requirements

  • Oral Presentation: Submitting an abstract is a commitment to present your paper orally at the conference in a 15–20 minute format.

  • Delivery Style: Presentations should be delivered in your own words, supported by notes if needed. Reading directly from the written article is discouraged.

  • Language Support: If presenting in English poses difficulties, please contact the organisers for assistance.

  • Attendance Requirement: Presentations in absentia are not possible; speakers must attend in person.

Publication

  • All accepted speakers will be invited to submit a full, illustrated article for publication in the Conference Pre-Prints Series, published by Archetype Publications.

  • Submitted articles will undergo peer review.

  • Detailed formatting and submission guidelines for the full articles and conference presentations will be provided upon notification of acceptance.

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