conservation architecture

: the practice of protecting, maintaining and adapting historic buildings and their settings to ensure their long-term survival while meeting modern needs by managing change and preserving their authenticity and historical significance,

that is why we combine architectural expertise with historical research and a commitment to sustainability to ensure that our past continues to enrich our present and future.

HOW CAN WE HELP

From beginning to end, we can help you by developing your initial ideas, designing plans, dealing with planning matters, negotiating building control issues, choosing the right builder, administrating the building contract and managing your project.

That is why we combine –

RENOVATION

If you want to refurbish or extend your property we produce:

  • Heritage Statements
  • Schedule of Works
  • Interior Design

RECORDING

If you would like to list your property or find out about its history we create:

  • Historic Appraisal
  • Architectural Analysis
  • Building Survey
  • Listing Application

CONSERVATION

If you need to maintain and manage your property, with:

  • Maintenance Plan
  • Technical Guidance
  • Method Statement
  • Specification Advice

RESTORATION

If you want to reinstate sections of your property, with:

  • Evidence Research
  • Demolition/Dismantling Advice
  • Reassembling Plans

REHABILITATION

If you need to rebuild your property, we plan for:

  • Disaster Recovery Strategies
  • Risk Management
  • Reinstatement Assessment

CONVERSION

If you want to change the use of your property, we put together:

  • Condition Survey
  • Statement of Significance
  • Mitigation Strategies

Professional Accreditations
Accredited Conservation Architects
IHBC - The Institute of Historic Building Conservation
Chartered Architects (RIBA - Royal Institute of British Architects)
Also members of:
SHBT - Surrey Historic Buildings Trust
SPAB - Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
ASCHB - Association for Studies in the Conservation of Historic Buildings
VAG - Vernacular Architecture Group
DBRG - Domestic Buildings Research Group (Surrey)