Role: Project Architect

Crosby Granger Architects with Dominic Roberts, led a team of consultants to carry out the Partnership Scheme objectives which where,

 

  • To repair and bring key historic buildings back into an appropriate use in order to build investment confidence and sustain the high environmental quality of the area.
  • To enhance the appearance of the public realm in the conservation area by improving the floorscape and visual character of The Square, the main public space at the heart of the designated area.
  • To increase the understanding within the community, and amongst the local building construction sector, of the benefits of building conservation and heritage craft skills, as well as an appreciation of the role that design can play in protecting and sustaining the local built environment.

Within this period of work, Crosby Granger Architects worked with Historic England to develop a national housing exemplar focused on utilising housing growth to regenerate rural villages & market towns by promoting high quality contextual housing design within and adjacent to the designated area; while tracking development impacts on the village and monitoring economic & environmental outputs that result from the housing investment alongside public perceptions.

 

The main purpose of the Public Realm Improvement Plan are to:

 

  • Clearly and simply set out the key stakeholders vision for The Square.
  • Prepare a combined scheme for The Square that responds to this vision,
  • Incorporate community/local involvement through skills and heritage training.
  • Administer the works to implement the preferred scheme.

DISCIPLINES COVERED IN COMMISSION:

 

  • Site evaluation and historic building condition survey.
  • Production and review of Design & Access Statement incorporating Heritage Impact Statement, in collaboration with SLDC Conservation Office and Historic England.
  • Coordination of professional sub-consultants.
  • Options appraisal for suitable uses of village square.
  • Preparation of Planning and LBC documentation.
  • Inspection of site works
The main square is an enclosed urban room forming the centre of connections between private courtyards and the wider landscape

#DESIGN

Chloe Granger recently visited St John`s Church in Blackburn along with colleagues Andrew Bodenham, Amy Redman, Gabriela Popa and Luke Gardner to carry out a detailed stone survey 📝

During the survey, we identified areas of stonework that require defrassing or redressing to ensure any loose material is safely removed, as well as some replacements. The do-less approach will help to protect the public, as well as preserve as much of the historic fabric of the church as possible.

Whilst this inspection is part of a larger project, regular inspections like these are an important part of maintaining our built heritage for future generations.

#Construction #Architecture #Blackburn

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Chloe Granger recently visited St John's Church in Blackburn along with colleagues Andrew Bodenham, Amy Redman, Gabriela Popa and Luke Gardner to carry out a detailed stone survey 📝 During the survey, we identified areas of stonework that require defrassing or redressing to ensure any loose material is safely removed, as well as some replacements. The do-less approach will help to protect the public, as well as preserve as much of the historic fabric of the church as possible. Whilst this inspection is part of a larger project, regular inspections like these are an important part of maintaining our built heritage for future generations. #Construction #Architecture #Blackburn
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A whole estate plan is more than a set of drawings - it`s a roadmap for the future.

It provides clarity, direction and confidence, ensuring every decision supports your long-term vision.

At Crosby Granger Architects, we do more than design. We coordinate, communicate and bring your vision to life, creating a seamless plan that works for today and generations to come.

If you`re an estate looking to plan ahead with purpose, we`d love to help.

Get in touch to start the conversation.

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