From the situation observed on site, it is clear that the fortress is in bad condition and overgrown by vegetation. As many other fortresses, it has not been maintained at all. Fort Kosmač is the last one of its kind in Montenegro with more than just the foundations left. It is close to a populated place and it is accessible by vehicle. Even though it was declared a cultural monument in 1964, no action has been taken so far to conserve it and stop further deterioration. This project focuses on researching and analyzing all available documents, together with the informations collected on site. The aim is to show the situation and the condition of the fort as accurate as possible. From the detailed research the historic timeline of the fort will be reconstructed for the first time, telling its story throughout important events of the past. Furthermore, the aim is to analyze it on the base of the Rapports plans and compare it to the current condition, analyzing the most critical elements. Based on this analysis the best possible solutions for future treatment will be explored to avoid the complete loss of this unique piece of history. Afterwards, the minimal effort to conserve the fort as a ruin will be determined and
proposed. These proposals will be discussed in order to evaluate if the investments and needed measures are justified. Depending on the results, an alternative rehabilitation option will be considered and developed. The protection strategies will be a part of this project proposal. The future use that justifies the investment needed will be discussed in order to achieve the sustainable conservation through the rehabilitation of this monument.