Boris Bogdanovic's work as a Conservation Architect

Boris Bogdanovic (PHOTO: supplied)

Boris Bogdanovic, Heritage NZ (PHOTO: supplied)

Boris Bogdanovic overlooking the ancient city of Gadara Umm Qais (PHOTO: supplied)

A 2nd century Roman theatre Umm Qais, north of Jordan (PHOTO: supplied)

Boris Bogdanovic spent years working with local communities in conflict areas of Afghanistan and Jordan to help them save their cultural heritage.

Now back in New Zealand, Boris is a Conservation Advisor for Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga's Northern Region.  

This involves helping owners of historic buildings - from individual homes to museums - conserve and if necessary extend or update their properties legally and sympathetically.

He also works as a Conservation Architect.   Lynn Freeman first talked with Boris about his pride in his Serbo-Croatian heritage.