Private collection and installation documentation.
Collection Documentation
A collection is inseparable from the environment it inhabits. Alturascope documents both — producing a spatial record of the collection in its context: the rooms, the installation relationships, the lighting conditions, and the condition of the environment itself. For renovation planning, estate records, or simply a permanent archive of how a collection looks today.
What we document.
Collection rooms and display environments in their current configuration, installation context and spatial relationships, condition of display environments and infrastructure, and storage areas where relevant. The documentation captures both the collection and the spaces that house it — because the relationship between the two is what matters.
What you receive.
Complete navigable spatial documentation of all documented spaces, labeled photo storyboard by room and area, conditions report on the display environment, and ScopeWalk access. All delivered through a secure portal with access controlled to your specifications.
Who this is for.
Private collectors, estate managers, family offices, architects overseeing renovation of collection spaces, and museum consultants. Whether you're planning a renovation that will require moving or protecting a collection, documenting for insurance purposes, or creating a permanent spatial record.
How it works.
01
Clarify the brief
We align on what you need documented, what decisions the deliverable needs to support, and any access or sensitivity requirements.
02
Coordinate access
We handle all logistics — building access, security, travel, and scheduling. Travel costs are included in project pricing.
03
Capture the site
On site we follow a disciplined capture route through ScopeWalk — structure, services, equipment, conditions. Nothing missed.
04
Deliver and access
Complete deliverable package within three to five business days, permanently accessible through your ScopeWalk portal.
Frequently asked questions.
What does private collection documentation include? +
Private collection documentation includes navigable spatial documentation of all documented display and storage spaces, a labeled photo storyboard documenting each room and area, a conditions report on the display environment and infrastructure, and ScopeWalk platform access. The documentation focuses on the spatial relationships and environmental conditions rather than individual artwork cataloguing — capturing how the collection exists within its spaces.
How is collection documentation used in renovation planning? +
When a space housing a collection is being renovated, the documentation provides a complete record of the current installation — spatial relationships, lighting conditions, hanging positions, display configurations, and environmental conditions. This allows the design team to plan the renovation with full awareness of the collection's current arrangement and the architect to understand the constraints and requirements of the collection spaces.
Is the documentation confidential? +
Yes. Discretion is assumed from initial enquiry through to final delivery. No documentation of private collections is shared outside the agreed access list. No images or details of the collection or the property are used in marketing or public materials without explicit written permission. ScopeWalk access is controlled to your specifications.
Can you document collections across multiple properties? +
Yes. For collectors with holdings across multiple properties, we document each location to the same standard and deliver through a single ScopeWalk portal. This creates a unified spatial record of the entire collection across all its locations — accessible to your management team, advisors, or architects as needed.
How is access to the documentation controlled? +
ScopeWalk access is controlled at your direction. You determine who can view the documentation, what they can access, and for how long. Access can be granted to specific individuals — your architect, estate manager, insurance advisor — and revoked at any time. The documentation does not expire and remains permanently accessible to authorised users.
Tell us about your project.
Share the details of what you need documented. We'll come back with a clear scope and an all-in quote.
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