This issue is our largest yet (click to view) and covers an array of articles highlighting the best projects that conservation and heritage artisans have worked on. We are proud to feature Dolphin Square: the restoration of a 20th century icon by GRID Architects and Interiors. Also Hull Minster, a beacon of worship, heritage, and community for over 700 years. From 2013 to 2022, Alan Wood & Partners (AWP) had the honour of playing a pivotal role in one of the most ambitious and sensitive heritage-led regeneration projects in the region: the restoration, reconfiguration, and renewal of Hull Minster.
Szerelmey document that Architects are constantly having to adapt and redefine their focus to design buildings, this is explained in ‘Reuse and Repurposing Stone’. The retention and modification of existing structures is essential to heritage. Segmental House, part of a fine Victorian square in South London, an existing Grade II listed 1850 house has been sensitively renovated and extended by Dominic McKenzie Architects (DMA).
Chroma Conservation report on the condition of the ceiling in the South State Staircase at Wollaton Hall in Nottingham. Upon completion, as a result of their efforts, this incredible building qualified to be removed from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register.
A different restoration of character and care is detailed by Hare and Humphreys who have authored ‘The Dorchester unveils The Oliver Messel Suite’ where the revival has returned every element of the suite to its original 1953 brilliance. Earthborn paints display Coombe Farm, a renovation where old meets new.
Royal warrants are featured with Seletaglaze a leading specialist in the secondary glazing industry since 1966 and a Royal Warrant holder since 2004. Colin Bignell, the Technical Sales Director, shared insights on this esteemed recognition with us.
Glazing is also covered with Ion Glass explaining the benefits of installing a structural glass porch in heritage buildings. The Rooflight Company has played a key role in a wide range of creative and original projects, where the challenge of maximising natural light within historic buildings - balancing performance with preservation. This balance lies at the heart of The Rooflight Co’s bespoke work with Conservation Rooflights. Stella Rooflights document their work on a Dartmoor Barn Conversion, rooted in craft, conservation and local character. Lamberts Glass show how handmade window glass expresses the values of discerning homeowners, you don’t need to live in a cathedral to choose the best.
Mark Styles, Managing Director of Thomann-Hanry® the façade cleaning and restoration experts, looks at the need for heritage and commercial buildings to have façade surveys as part of a regular maintenance programme and how Thomann-Hanry® conducted the façade survey for the Category B listed hotel, The Balmoral in Edinburgh.
Lead work is featured with the Restoration and Reproduction of Ornamental Lead Gutters at Wakehurst House by Lead It Be. The Lead Sheet Training Academy has had an extremely busy year so far with numbers up on both Lead and Hard Metals courses they are delivering these courses at their training centre, and UK wide.
Our next issue will be available in October.
Nigel Hector
Publisher
nigel@consandheritage.com