Conservation Projects
I have been a specialist conservation accreditation architect for over 12 years, qualified to work on Grade I & Grade II* listed buildings as well as Scheduled Ancient Monuments. I have 20 years of professional experience in the UK construction industry, including the management of Durham Cathedral's stonemason and joinery workshops between 2016-23.
My work experiences range from Bronze Age and Roman monuments, to fountains and railings, private homes, country houses, churches and cathedrals. I have access to a UK-wide network of conservation craftspeople, professionals and specialist suppliers.
I have worked in private practice as well as in client-side project and estate management for the City of London Corporation and Durham Cathedral.
Phase: RIBA 0-7
Dates: 2023 - ongoing
Conservation Lead and Heritage Consultant for the repair of 1701 built almshouse and its careful adaptation into C21 affordable housing. Working with JDDK Architects on behalf of the Tyne + Wear Building Preservation Trust and Newcastle City Council.
Durham Cathedral Estate
Phase: RIBA 0-7
Dates: 2016 - 2023
Senior manager overseeing all matters relating to property, land, security and historic collections. Leading the £80m Masterplan of Capital Repairs including a Net Zero Carbon strategy. Project managing all major works, preventive and reactive maintenance as well as HSE compliance of cathedral and estate.
Feasibility Studies for commercial and residential conversions as well as refurbishment the historic buildings with the cathedral close and riverbanks.
Phase: RIBA 0-7
Dates: Chapel Pilot Project 2005 - 07; Phases 2-4 2011 - 13 (RIBA 0-4)
Technical Lead for detailing the repair and waterproofing works to save 'the last castle built in England' on behalf of the National Trust.
Phase: RIBA 4-7
Dates: 2011 - 2012
Technical Lead for the creation of a new specialist display room to complete the visitor route in this area. The project provided challenges for fire and noise separation as well as security for a changing exhibition.