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current projects

The practice is currently engaged on a range of conservation and heritage-led commissions for public bodies, ecclesiastical organisations, and private clients. 


Ongoing work includes confidential diplomatic appointments for several embassies; large-scale heritage survey and advisory work for public authorities, including national landscape bodies; residential adaptation and conversion projects for private developers; church reordering and repair works for parish clients; and carefully considered upgrades to listed and historic houses.

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OUR SERVICES

Conservation projects

Contemporary Interventions

Conservation projects

We specialise in the careful repair, adaptation, and stewardship of historic buildings. Our work spans churches,  castles, civic landmarks, and private heritage assets, with particular expertise in quinquennial inspections, reordering projects, and phased conservation strategies. Each commission is approached with technical rigour and sensitivity, ensuring historic character is preserved.


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Archival research about a listed building

Heritage Consultancy

Contemporary Interventions

Conservation projects

We help clients understand the architectural, historical and cultural significance of their buildings, and provide clear, strategic advice on how to  adapt and manage change with confidence. Our heritage input ensures decisions are informed, balanced and well-supported. Click below to explore the range of Heritage Consultancy services that we offer.



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Contemporary Interventions

Contemporary Interventions

Ecclesiastical Architecture

We design thoughtful new elements within historic settings, from subtle insertions to confident spatial adaptations. Our work includes extensions and alterations to existing buildings, listed or otherwise, with a focus on clarity, contrast and long-term coherence.





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Ecclesiastical Architecture

Ecclesiastical Architecture

Ecclesiastical Architecture

We offer insight into Quinquennial inspections, reordering, conservation, and phased interventions for places of worship. Michael is currently appointed as inspecting architect to a number of listed churches, and is on the diocesan list for inspecting architects in Southwark, London, Chichester, Chelmsford and Guildford dioceses. 


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Condition Surveys

Ecclesiastical Architecture

Bespoke Craft projects

We regularly undertake a range of condition surveys, including Quinquennial inspections of Churches, Inspections of scheduled monuments, and Condition Surveys of Listed Buildings. We offer Drone surveying as one of our additional services. See a full range of the surveys we offer below.



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Masonry craft repairs

Bespoke Craft projects

Ecclesiastical Architecture

Bespoke Craft projects

We collaborate with skilled craftspeople to deliver small-scale projects rooted in traditional crafts and vernacular skills. From bespoke joinery to lime plasterwork, these collaborations celebrate material integrity, local character and the enduring value of hand-made work.



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WHO WE HELP

Private client house remodelling

Private Clients

Architects & Interior Designers

Faith Communities & Councils

We support clients with listed homes and historic estates, guiding them to adapt, restore, or extend their properties in ways that honour their history and secure their future.


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Church architecture

Faith Communities & Councils

Architects & Interior Designers

Faith Communities & Councils

From quinquennial inspections to full reordering projects, we work alongside clergy, PCCs, and fabric committees to deliver sensitive design, guide clients through the faculty process, and provide clear heritage advice. We value the opportunity to use our skills in conservation and design to help communities.

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Collaborations with interior design practices

Architects & Interior Designers

Architects & Interior Designers

Architects & Interior Designers

We enjoy collaborating with other architecture practices and interior designers as heritage consultant or conservation architect, adding value through technical knowledge, report writing, and statutory strategy.




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Our work in the lake district

The lakes

We are currently appointed by the Lake District National Park Authority to undertake condition surveys of all the listed buildings in the Lake District National Park, including over 2000 listed buildings, structures and monuments.

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