The new build projects we work on seek to respond to their immediate environment. We work hard to achieve the best out of the site and the client’s brief. We often use local materials in a modern way, with a focus on high levels of finish.
We specialise in working within highly sensitive locations such as National Parks and Conservation Areas.
Our team members practicing in the contemporary design field have extensive experience in a range of sectors, delivering high end sports facilities, student and classroom accommodation, as well as bespoke new houses for private clients.
The construction industry is realigning itself with the choices it makes around sustainability. As we design out products and materials which are sourced from cementitious and petro-chemicals, we are increasingly using natural products which are both sustainable and or recycled-as well as safer for the installer and end user.
We seek out solutions which are breathable’. These are products which can contribute to an enhanced internal environment, while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions.
We’re at the forefront of developing techniques and thinking when it comes to building conservation and sustainable new-builds.
We use our in-depth understanding of traditional building techniques. Our designs seek to utilise products, materials and design led solutions which are borne out of our work in historic buildings.
We understand and research new ways of doing things. Through our interest in sustainability, we are always looking out for ingenious ways in new design and development, often against the odds.
“It’s a delight to hear an architect who not only really believes in what he is saying and describing, but then actually puts it into action as well; and it was quite obvious that this belief and desire was coming from you, not just because your client has asked you to do something and you were trying to ‘sell it’. I’m always very appreciative of those who carry through the strength of their convictions, whatever they are – not just in the planning process”
Lake District National Park Authority.
The team at @ukrestorationservices have now made safe the fire damaged remains of St Aloysius Chapel in County Durham. This is truly the beginning of an exciting journey of resurrection and conservation of this Lutjens Gem. What would you like to see happen here?
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Nov 14
Seventy six meters above the ground, Paul inspects the works at the 1873 Lister Mill in Manningham, Bradford. Grade II* listed and of an Italianate style of Victorian Architecture, it was dubbed Listers Pride by Samuel Lister who commissioned its construction as part of the largest textile mill in the north of England. These re-stabilization works will help conserve the structure while a long term use is established as part of the Mills conversion by @weareurbansplash
Thanks to @highlife_rope_access for their expertise in making these works possible.
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Nov 11
A great action-packed day was had by Paul and Luke last week at the annual SPAB / STBA conference, at the Hospitium in York, a splendid venue within the grounds of the ruined St Mary’s Abbey and York Museum Gardens.
A fantastic range of talks and projects, of particular interest were designs show casing design excellence and innovation within heritage settings, including Tonkin Liu Architect’s - York Minster Centre of Excellence and Jo Lugg from the National Trust, speaking on Castlefield Viaduct regeneration.
It was also great to hear from others who are utilising the latest technology to preserve and protect heritage assets, whether this is through 3d digital scanning or through the recording of environmental data.
The day was wrapped up with evening drinks at York Art Gallery.
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Nov 11
Architectural design for this contemporary toilet facility. It is located at the head of Wastwater and is in a prime location to access Scafell Pike.
Water End House is part of a small collection of dwellings on a family estate centred around the largest dwelling Derwent Bay House which sits to the north of Water End House.
