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I am a specialist conservation architect qualified to work on Grade I & Grade II* listed buildings and Scheduled Ancient Monuments. I have been accredited for over 12 years.
I am a specialist conservation architect qualified to work on Grade I & Grade II* listed buildings and Scheduled Ancient Monuments. I have been accredited for over 12 years.
In total, I have 20+ years of professional experience in the UK construction industry.
In total, I have 20+ years of professional experience in the UK construction industry.
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.
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. At the latter, I also managed the stonemason and joinery workshops from 2016 to 2023.
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. At the latter, I also managed the stonemason and joinery workshops from 2016 to 2023.
Phase: RIBA 0-7
Phase: RIBA 0-7
Dates: 2023 - ongoing
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.
Update July 2025: Planning and Listed Building Consent approved! I provided the Heritage Statement and Heritage Impact Assessment to support the Listed Building Consent application, and led discussions with the conservation officer and amenity societies.
St Edmund's Chapel, Gateshead Grade I
St Edmund's Chapel, Gateshead Grade I
Phase: RIBA 3-7
Phase: RIBA 3-7
Dates: 2024 - ongoing
Dates: 2024 - ongoing
Consulting architect coordinating the impact of major redevelopment works from the adjacent Trinity Centre, which is set to be transformed into a centre of arts, heritage and community.
St John the Evangelist Church, Darlington Grade II
St John the Evangelist Church, Darlington Grade II
Phase: RIBA 0-7
Phase: RIBA 0-7
Dates: 2023 - 2025
Dates: 2023 - 2025
Consulting architect for repairs to stop the long-term water ingress and prevent the collapse of the flat tower roof of this Grade II listed church, currently on sale by the Diocese of Durham.
Update October 2025: Works are complete. Blackburn Marshall Construction designed safe access and structural holding works to prevent the roof caving. A new lead-lined central gutter was installed and lead roof replaced. All done!
Durham Cathedral Estate Grade I & II*
Durham Cathedral Estate Grade I & II*
Phase: RIBA 0-7
Phase: RIBA 0-7
Dates: 2016 - 2023
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
Phase: RIBA 0-7
Dates: Chapel Pilot Project 2005-07; Phases 2-4 2011-13 (RIBA 0-4)
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' for the National Trust.
I undertook a forensic analysis of historic construction photographs and took clues from the detailing of the stonework in order to establish what the underlying construction would look like once we removed the outer granite layer - not something we could just do and then have a good look! I then developed design proposals for the concealed waterproofing to suit the established geometry.
Phase: RIBA 4-7
Phase: RIBA 4-7
Dates: 2011 - 2012
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.
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