Historic buildings need care, judgement and the right consents. We help you repair, adapt and upgrade heritage assets while protecting their character and significance, including listed buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments and assets within conservation areas. We guide churches through the faculty process of church reordering, working with the diocese and project stakeholders so approvals are clear and well considered.
We can also support funding bids, including assisting with applications to The National Lottery Heritage Fund (formerly the Heritage Lottery Fund), with strong proposals, clear drawings and robust heritage evidence. Our conservation work has been recognised with multiple awards including an RIBA Award for All Saints Church, Hereford.
We bring in the appropriate specialists for your project and manage coordination throughout. This may include measured surveyors, structural and building services engineers, heritage advisers, ecologists, party wall surveyors, landscape designers and cost consultants.
Heritage projects often succeed or fail on the strength of the approvals strategy. We help you navigate the right route for your building and scope, including:
We coordinate specialist input where needed and present information in a way that helps decision-makers say “yes” with confidence.
Scheduled Monument Consent: written consent is required before works to a scheduled monument can begin.
Faculty: permission for most physical changes is granted through the diocesan system and is called a faculty.
Our work is conservation-led and practical. We can provide:
Church projects need a careful balance of worship, welcome, accessibility and community use. We support reordering, new facilities and better circulation, often within sensitive historic fabric. We can also help you plan works in phases to align with fundraising.
We have won multiple awards for conservation and heritage work, including an RIBA Award for All Saints Church, Hereford, alongside a long track record of recognised conservation projects. See more on our Awards page.
Our conservation-led approach combines heritage expertise with sensitive contemporary design to protect historic buildings while supporting their future use.
Heritage & Listed Building Expertise
Extensive experience working with historic and listed buildings ensures sensitive and informed architectural interventions.
Balancing Tradition with Modern Needs
We carefully integrate contemporary facilities and services while respecting the architectural integrity of historic structures.
Conservation-Led Design Approach
Our work prioritises the protection and enhancement of heritage assets, ensuring alterations are respectful of their history and setting.
We understand that designing a new home is one of the most significant investments you will ever make. Our approach is founded on communication, creativity, and a commitment to quality.
Award-Winning Architectural Excellence
We have a proven track record of crafting beautiful and functional residential architecture.
Local Planning Policy Expertise
Our multiple regional offices provide us with essential, up-to-date knowledge of planning requirements, which benefits all projects we undertake.
A Personalised Design Partnership
Our architects listen, collaborate, and translate your lifestyle, preferences, and budget into a truly unique and practical design solution.
Focus on Sustainability
We are specialists in low-carbon construction and high-efficiency design, helping you achieve a highly sustainable and future-proof home.
Take the first step towards building your architecturally designed dream home.
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