Owning or looking after an historic building, though very rewarding, can also be a daunting responsibility, especially when work is required. Getting the right advice from people who genuinely care about both the needs of the custodian and the building is imperative. Conservation Architects is a family business with over 20 years experience with historic buildings and structures.
Working with our clients, from first ideas to final build, we offer solutions to meet their needs without comprising the historic integrity of the building. Our founder and principle Architect, Christian Randall, is AABC accredited in building conservation, an RIBA Specialist Conservation Architect, and is approved by the Dioceses of Oxford, Salisbury, and Bristol.
Working with our clients, from first ideas to final build, we offer solutions to meet their needs without comprising the historic integrity of the building. Our founder and principle Architect, Christian Randall, is AABC accredited in building conservation, an RIBA Specialist Conservation Architect, and is approved by the Dioceses of Oxford, Salisbury, and Bristol.
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Conservation is not neccessarily the preservation of a building as it stands.
We recognise that anything from a simple repair or general maintenance, to major alteration work, may be needed to allow a structure to continue to be used.
From Quadrennial and Quinquennial Inspections and Conservation Management Plans to repair work, we understand the importance of caring for an historic structure.
We ensure that any work carried out is done using the right materials and methods in order to enhance, rather than damage, the historic fabric.
We recognise that anything from a simple repair or general maintenance, to major alteration work, may be needed to allow a structure to continue to be used.
From Quadrennial and Quinquennial Inspections and Conservation Management Plans to repair work, we understand the importance of caring for an historic structure.
We ensure that any work carried out is done using the right materials and methods in order to enhance, rather than damage, the historic fabric.
Christian is a Conservation Architect with over 20 years experience with historic structures.
In 2016, Christian was shortlisted for The Presidents' Award (Re-orderings, alterations and extensions) by the National Churches Trust and Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association, as well as gaining an Oxford Preservation Trust award in 2019.
His love of history, heritage, design and materials means he is passionate about providing solutions which allow old buildings to continue to be used whilst preserving their integrity and character.
In 2016, Christian was shortlisted for The Presidents' Award (Re-orderings, alterations and extensions) by the National Churches Trust and Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association, as well as gaining an Oxford Preservation Trust award in 2019.
His love of history, heritage, design and materials means he is passionate about providing solutions which allow old buildings to continue to be used whilst preserving their integrity and character.
Installation of a kitchenette, toilet and under-stairs storage and vestry within a 4x4m footprint in the base of the tower.
The project was shortlisted for The Presidents' Award and featured in EASA Journal, Summer 2017.
Creation of a kichenette, toilet, vestry, storage and organ loft withing a 2x5m footprint at the west end of the church.
Construction of a vestry, creche/meeting room, AV booth, kitchen and store at the west end of the north and south ailes.
Internal development of the narthex, including the insertion of two floors, to provide four toilets, flower preparation area, two store rooms and a meeting room.
The project was shortlisted for The Presidents' Award and featured in EASA Journal, Summer 2017.
Creation of a kichenette, toilet, vestry, storage and organ loft withing a 2x5m footprint at the west end of the church.
Construction of a vestry, creche/meeting room, AV booth, kitchen and store at the west end of the north and south ailes.
Internal development of the narthex, including the insertion of two floors, to provide four toilets, flower preparation area, two store rooms and a meeting room.
The church wanted to be able to provide DDA toilet and baby changing facilities, and a kitchen area for preparing refreshments.
In addition to this, they required a vestry and storage space.
This was installed in the little used space in the lower part of the tower.
A kitchenette, toilet and understairs storage were inserted below a new first floor vestry.
The stairwell to the new vestry was carefully positioned to allow the tower window to be viewed and appreciated from the new space.
The new work was partitioned off by an oak screen inserted into the arch between the nave and tower at the west end of the church.
In addition to this, they required a vestry and storage space.
This was installed in the little used space in the lower part of the tower.
A kitchenette, toilet and understairs storage were inserted below a new first floor vestry.
The stairwell to the new vestry was carefully positioned to allow the tower window to be viewed and appreciated from the new space.
The new work was partitioned off by an oak screen inserted into the arch between the nave and tower at the west end of the church.
The church wanted to create a community space that could be used to host local events in addition to regular church services.
This would require toilet facilities, including a DDA toilet and baby changing facilities, refreshment facilities, vestry and additional storage.
The new facilities were placed at the west end of the church, screened by oak panelling when not in use, resulting in a clean, uncluttered look.
The panelling opens up to reveal a kitchenette featuring a concealed sink below a Corian worktop to allow more adaptable use of the space.
This would require toilet facilities, including a DDA toilet and baby changing facilities, refreshment facilities, vestry and additional storage.
The new facilities were placed at the west end of the church, screened by oak panelling when not in use, resulting in a clean, uncluttered look.
The panelling opens up to reveal a kitchenette featuring a concealed sink below a Corian worktop to allow more adaptable use of the space.
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