Conservation & Heritage

Our extensive heritage experience spans the full spectrum of historic and existing buildings, from listed properties and new builds in conservation areas to major masterplanning and new build projects in UNESCO World Heritage Sites , conservation areas and culturally sensitive landscapes.

Whether working on workplaces, cultural institutions, hospitality venues, or visitor destinations, we see each project as an opportunity to unlock value and celebrate the unique character of every building. Our approach is rooted in understanding both the setting and significance of a place, enabling us to deliver thoughtful refurbishment, retrofit, and new architecture within heritage contexts. Projects in these environments demand a careful balance of context, scale, and identity, allowing new buildings to respond confidently yet respectfully to their surroundings.

Within our conservation and heritage work, we take a balanced and thoughtful approach. Through well-judged interventions and sensitive upgrades, we help historic buildings adapt to 21st-century use, breathing new life into them whilst enhancing comfort, accessibility and efficiency without compromising their individual character.

This approach aligns closely with our sustainability expertise. By embracing fabric-first principles, prioritising low-carbon materials and making the most of existing structures, we reduce embodied carbon, minimise environmental impact and extend building life. Through carefully targeted repairs, retrofit measures and accessibility improvements, we help heritage buildings remain relevant, resilient and fit for future generations whilst preserving the character and cultural significance that make them unique.