What We Do and Love
What we do and love is helping people understand their historic buildings better and bringing dilapidated structures back into a good state of repair by applying solid building conservation principles and practical solutions. Nothing is more rewarding than conserving or refurbishing spaces that inspire people, help them connect, and enrich the human experience while enjoying beautiful and functional environments within a historic context.
Adapting old buildings to bring them into the twenty-first century requires understanding the site, and the client’s needs, recognising that every design solution is the result of a combination of ideas and expertise intertwined to bring out the potential hidden, sometimes in plain view.
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Early-stage heritage and planning due diligence to inform acquisition and investment decisions
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Assessment of heritage constraints, risks, and opportunities affecting value and use
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Options appraisal to test viable uses and development scenarios
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Clear consent strategy for planning permission and listed building consent
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Strategic engagement with planning authorities, conservation officers, and Historic England
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Fabric condition and risk assessments to identify priorities and cost drivers
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Advice on phasing and delivery strategy aligned with programme and cashflow
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Acting as lead consultant or strategic advisor through consent and early delivery
Exceeding Expectations
Property Investors
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Understanding your mission and your vision for your building
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Helping you to establish the project brief.
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Exploring funding options
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Understanding the grant providers’ requirements.
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Investigating options for improving the energy efficiency of your building
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Assisting you in applying for statutory consents
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Fabric Condition Surveys with recommendations
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Quinquennial Inspections
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Lead consultant role
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Assembling a multi-disciplinary team for your project.
Collaborative Approach
Not-for-Profit Organisations
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Undertaking the role of Main Professional Adviser
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Carrying out Fabric Condition Inspections with recommendations
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Helping you to establish priorities for urgent repair works
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Assisting in putting together an expert team of consultants
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Ensuring the grant providers’ requirements are met
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Applying for Planning and listed building consent on your behalf
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Acting as Contract Administrator during the construction stage
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Liaising with Historic England during the Delivery Phase
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Produce a Costed Maintenance Plan for the upkeep of the building
Delivering Results