We’ve successfully delivered repair and regeneration projects for Grade I and II* listed castles, public buildings, country houses, Scheduled Monuments, listed churches and Manor Houses, as well as new sustainable design and use of alternative technologies.
We’re specialists in the assessment of historic buildings and structures. This involves: giving advice and recommendations on their current condition, options appraisals and feasibility studies for repair and development and, importantly, protection of their ‘sense of place’.
This includes a building’s historical development, construction techniques and details. We make sure as much information is gleaned about the existing structure, its current situation and condition, before beginning to assess its repair possible alteration. It’s only with this insight that we can effectively resolve technical solutions to future repair strategies and understand the potential for sympathetic improvement.
Not only are we a team of specialists in our individual fields, we act as specialist consultants to other architects who need high-level building conservation advice or technical guidance.
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"The collaboration between architect and contractor has been exceptional and resulted in a restoration of the highest quality. The attention to detail and quality of work have been meticulous. Lime render has been used throughout in accordance with the strictest conservation practice. In spite of encountering difficulties en route, the work has been completed on schedule.”
Chairman of the St Oswald Church's building committee
Revitalising a Sunderland landmark 🙌
Hutchinsons Buildings, known locally as Mackie’s Corner, is a Grade II listed Victorian building at the heart of Sunderland’s historic high streets. Built in the 1850s and shaped by fire, rebuild and change, it remains a defining feature of the city’s commercial quarter.
Now part of Sunderland’s Historic High Streets Heritage Action Zone, the building was carefully repaired and safeguarded for future use through a heritage-led regeneration programme with Sunderland City Council and Historic England.
Our work focused on sensitive repair, retention of historic fabric and targeted interventions, from stonework and roof repairs to reinstated shopfronts and improved drainage, ensuring this landmark can once again play an active role in the city ✨
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Jan 5
Along with Dominic Roberts, we lead a team of consultants to restore historic buildings in Burton-in-Kendal 🙌
The Partnership objectives were:
🔸 Restore and repurpose heritage buildings, boosting investment confidence and protecting the area’s environmental quality.
🔸 Enhance the public realm, improving floorscapes and visual character in The Square, the community’s central gathering space.
🔸 Promote heritage skills and community understanding, highlighting the benefits of building conservation, craftsmanship, and contextual design.
Working alongside Historic England, the team also developed a national housing exemplar, demonstrating how sensitive housing growth can regenerate rural villages and market towns while monitoring economic, environmental, and social impacts.
Through the Public Realm Improvement Plan, the project set a clear vision for The Square, combined stakeholder input into a cohesive scheme, incorporated community involvement via heritage training, and delivered works that truly reflect the local identity 👏
A great example of how design, heritage, and community can come together to sustain and enhance our built environment.
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Dec 28
We led the careful conservation of the Grade II* listed Moot Hall, in Appleby-in-Westmorland 🏛️
We undertook a full condition survey and developed a detailed schedule of repairs - reversing years of harmful interventions.
Key works included:
👉 Removal of impermeable cement render.
👉 Reapplication of traditional hot-mixed lime render and limewash, addressing widespread damp and decay.
Funded in part by Historic England under the Appleby Heritage Action Zone programme, the project also saw careful repairs to historic joinery, plasterwork, slate roofs, and drainage systems - preserving the building’s civic role for future generations ✨
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Aug 4
Crosby Granger Architects is honored to have led the award-winning restoration of Eshton Hall, a Grade II* listed country house in North Yorkshire. Our work addressed previous substandard repairs, focusing on roof and guttering systems to prevent water ingress and structural damage. This project exemplifies our commitment to preserving historic estates through sensitive, sustainable interventions.
We have been appointed architects for Muncaster Castle, and conducted a series of ongoing conservation work to protect this Grade I listed historic site. Our research, condition surveys, and restoration efforts ensure the longevity of this architectural treasure. This project highlights our expertise in heritage stewardship, maintaining the castle’s legacy while enhancing its visitor experience.
