How I can help
I deliver specialist design, advice and leadership for heritage-focussed architectural projects.
Conservation Architect
My best-practice approach enables the considerate and effective development of historic sites and environments.
BB Heritage Studio collaboratively supports your project, delivering guidance and advice that considers both the past and future value, function and potential of historic assets.
For National Lottery Heritage Fund projects I provide the lead role, co-ordinating and directing the team.
I am passionate about making historic buildings and places thrive.
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All projects start with an initial meeting to discuss project requirements and develop the initial brief.
I will also advise on the need for other services, such as a full digital survey, and the involvement of other professionals, such as a structural engineer, quantity surveyor or perhaps other specialist conservation experts.
I will also advise on the need for other services, such as a full digital survey, and the involvement of other professionals, such as a structural engineer, quantity surveyor or perhaps other specialist conservation experts.
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I undertake desk-based and archival research to ensure a robust understanding of the existing site in relation to its heritage value.
Where I am providing full architectural services, I undertake a full site appraisal to establish all potential constraints and, if required, a fabric condition survey.
Where I am providing full architectural services, I undertake a full site appraisal to establish all potential constraints and, if required, a fabric condition survey.
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From the initial brief and armed with my understanding of the site, I will develop sketch design options.
I work with you to agree the best layout – one which meets the requirements of the brief, is appropriate to the historic context and considers any fabric repairs.
I work with you to agree the best layout – one which meets the requirements of the brief, is appropriate to the historic context and considers any fabric repairs.
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I test the preferred option in further design detail. At this stage, I also undertake any consultation required with key stakeholders or interest groups.
I develop the proposals in line with National Lottery Heritage Fund. I may advise you to undertake a pre-application consultation with the local planning authority.
I develop the proposals in line with National Lottery Heritage Fund. I may advise you to undertake a pre-application consultation with the local planning authority.
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I prepare all the necessary documentation for the planning and listed building consent submissions.
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I ensure that the design is developed and thoroughly coordinated, working alongside the required team of consultants. I’ll also liaise with Building Control to ensure the proposals meet the necessary regulations.
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I advise on the best way to take the project forward to construction and will liaise with the team and contractors through the tendering process and gearing up to start on site.
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As the project commences on-site, I provide the necessary information to the contractor and liaise with them to get the project underway. I’ll monitor progress on-site and answer queries throughout the process.
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I keep in touch with you and project stakeholders throughout the handover and initial occupancy, supporting this final stage of the project.
Heritage Consultant
Access heritage expertise from project conception to completion consents to fabric condition, and develop a site that delivers value to all.
Understand whether your project meets the criteria for funding from organisations such as the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) or Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF).
My process puts collaboration at the heart of your project. I work closely with a range of experts to realise the full potential of your historic site.
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All projects start with an initial meeting to discuss the project requirements. I listen carefully to your requirements to understand what you want to achieve.
At this point, I will help you consider the need for other services or professional advice.
At this point, I will help you consider the need for other services or professional advice.
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I begin by gaining a thorough understanding of the historic context and heritage significance of a site, completing the necessary documentary research and physical inspections to fully inform the design process.
This important part of my best-practice approach ensures I develop proposals that seek to conserve and enhance heritage significance while enabling change and transformation.
This important part of my best-practice approach ensures I develop proposals that seek to conserve and enhance heritage significance while enabling change and transformation.
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After gaining an understanding of the site, I provide early-stage rapid advice on the likely constraints and opportunities that exist. I will identify risks and advise on potential solutions.
This helps guide and inform other team members’ decision making and analysis of emerging proposals.
This helps guide and inform other team members’ decision making and analysis of emerging proposals.
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As the proposals progress, and for more complex sites, I will undertake detailed analysis of the heritage issues and prepare the right documentation.
For National Lottery Heritage Fund projects, I prepare your Conservation Management Plan and assist with other documents such as the Management & Maintenance Plan and Activity Plan.
For National Lottery Heritage Fund projects, I prepare your Conservation Management Plan and assist with other documents such as the Management & Maintenance Plan and Activity Plan.
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With your proposals in place, I support your project through the next stages of the process, including through Round 1 and 2 submissions for National Lottery Heritage Fund projects.
Where I am providing advice on consents, I will prepare a Heritage Statement for the planning and listed building consent submissions. This document will fully articulate the heritage value of the site and assess the impact of the proposals.
Where I am providing advice on consents, I will prepare a Heritage Statement for the planning and listed building consent submissions. This document will fully articulate the heritage value of the site and assess the impact of the proposals.
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I keep in touch with you and project stakeholders supporting the later stages of the project, handover and initial occupancy.
