What We Do
Architecture
Conservation
Ecclesiastical
Heritage Consultancy
Architecture
A considered approach
Our residential work is rooted in an understanding of existing buildings, their history and their surroundings. We design thoughtful extensions, alterations, renovations and new homes that allow buildings to evolve while retaining the qualities that make them distinctive.
We work across a range of residential projects throughout Yorkshire and the North of England. Our approach is practical and considered, combining architectural quality with a detailed understanding of planning, conservation and construction.
We work closely with our clients from the earliest ideas through to completion, whether creating something entirely new or carefully adapting what already exists, our aim is to make places that are considered, enduring and distinctive to their setting.
Services
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New-build homes
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Extensions & alterations
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Renovation & remodelling
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Barn & building conversions
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Listed & historic homes
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Residential developments
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Planning & listed building consent
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Extension, and refurbishment of a1930s modernist home
16th Century Barn, converted into events venue. The Tithe Barn, Wedding Venue, Bolton Abbey
Conservation
Respectful adaptation
We believe the best conservation work is felt rather than seen. Every historic building carries the evidence of its own history, its materials, its alterations, the way it has been used and loved over time. Our role is to understand that evidence before we touch it. We adapt buildings to meet the demands of modern use, but always in a way that respects the existing fabric and the character of the place around it.
Change is inevitable and often necessary for a building's survival; the skill lies in making that change sit comfortably alongside what came before, so the building's story continues rather than being interrupted. Working closely with clients, custodians and conservation officers, we aim for interventions that are honest, sensitive, and built to last.
Services
• Feasibility studies & options appraisals
• Condition surveys
• Listed building consent & heritage statements
• Historic interiors
• Repairs & traditional building techniques
Ecclesiastical
Sensitive care for sacred spaces
Our ecclesiastical work spans routine care through the Quinquennial Inspection cycle to major repair and reordering projects, always balancing the practical needs of a living, working congregation with the building's historic and architectural significance.
Our team of accredited conservation architects (AABC) brings a wealth of knowledge to every historic building we work on.
We understand the particular demands of this sector, from faculty jurisdiction and diocesan advisory committees to funding through bodies such as the National Churches Trust, and guide clients through each stage with clarity and care.
Services
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Quinquennial inspections
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Repairs & conservation
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Reordering & liturgical adaptation
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Faculty applications & DAC liaison
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Funding advice & bids
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Accessibility & facilities improvements
Leeds Minster. Inspecting Architect
Harewood Estate, Yorkshire. Historic building survey of existing windows
Heritage Consultancy
Informed decisions for historic building
Unlocking the potential of a historic building begins with understanding it. Our consultancy team investigates what gives a place its significance, its history, its construction, and its value to the people who use it, and sets out clear, practical guidance for how it can adapt.
We provide rigorous, well-evidenced reporting to support planning applications, secure funding, and guide decision-making, working closely with conservation officers and communities throughout.
Whether alongside our own architects or a client's chosen team, we shape heritage strategies that respect what already exists, while making meaningful change possible.
Services
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Heritage impact assessments
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Conservation management planning
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Feasibility studies & appraisals (heritage)
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Listed building & designations advice
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Historic building recording
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Planning support & pre-application advice
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Heritage advice and advocacy, including expert witness
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Condition surveys and recommendations for repair