Heritage & Rural
Listed buildings, conservation areas and rural sites need more than good design. They need an understanding of what makes a place special, and the judgement to add something new without losing it.
What We Work On
Listed Buildings
Extensions, alterations and repairs to listed buildings, including listed building consent and heritage statements.
Conservation Areas
Alterations to buildings located within conservation areas that require a considered and respectful approach.
Barn Conversions
Turning agricultural buildings into homes, while keeping the character that makes them special.
Thatched Cottages
Sensitive extensions and refurbishments to timber-framed, thatched and traditional cottages.
Rural/Countryside New Builds
New and replacement homes in the countryside, designed to sit comfortably in their landscape.
Period Home Retrofit
Improving comfort and energy performance in older homes using methods and materials that suit traditional construction.
Our Approach
Understanding the Building First
Before we design anything, we look closely at the building's history, construction and what gives it significance. That understanding shapes every decision that follows and forms the basis of a convincing heritage case.
Complement or Contrast
A good addition either complements the original quietly or stands apart as clearly new. What it never does is imitate badly. We help you choose the right approach for your building and your planning authority.
Work with the Council
We engage with conservation officers early, often through pre-application advice, so concerns are resolved in the design rather than discovered at decision.
Respectful Design
Breathable walls, lime mortars, traditional timber and local materials are specified correctly, so new work performs well alongside old and ages gracefully.