R J Rowley is a family run business which has been trading for the past 20 years, we specialise in listed building and any other buildings of interest. R J Rowley are members of S.P.A.B and fully insured with historic CSCS cards.

We have worked for many of the local councils in the Leicestershire and surrounding areas also Leicester county council heritage department and English heritage.

Churches with round towers are unusual: they are found mostly in East Anglia.

The Round Tower Churches Society (RTCS) was established in 1973 to help preserve these churches and to explore their origins and history. There are 186 in England including those in a semi-ruinous condition and visible remnants of fallen towers. All are in East Anglia except for three in Sussex and two in Berkshire. Norfolk has 131, Suffolk 41, Essex seven and two in Cambridgeshire, according to the leading architect and authority on round tower churches, Stephen Hart.

Most are medieval, dating from the 11th to the 14th centuries. Some pre-date the Norman Conquest.

In the past 47 years, the Society has made grants of over £250,000 to help many of the English round tower churches. As a registered charity, the members subscriptions and valued legacies are greatly appreciated.

Support the Society and enable us to continue to provide grants for these churches.

Join yourself or give a year’s membership to a friend – go to Society. For information about recent grants and work in churches visit Grants.

Rose of Jericho was founded in the late 1980s in the period immediately after the ‘lime method', developed by Eve and Robert Baker, was employed so successfully for the repair and conservation of the figure sculptures on the West Front of Wells Cathedral.

These were exciting times, born of the recognition that non-permeable mortars, plasters and paints were inappropriate for, and indeed often accelerated the decay of our built heritage.

The use of lime was a near-forgotten practice, as cement mortars, gypsum plasters and non-breathable emulsion paints had become the norm. Building construction books and courses only mentioned lime as a workability additive for cement mortars.

This had to change !

Since 1993, when we invented the original Conservation Rooflight, the company has been committed to designing and manufacturing high-quality rooflights and providing quality of service to all our customers.

We continually strive to innovate and develop our ranges by creating the minimalistic design aesthetic of the modern neo® range, offering a bespoke design service and developing a top-performing, energy-efficient range of rooflights, neo Advance.

We were proud to announce that we became an Employee-Owned company in 2019 to secure the future of our business.

Roger Mears Architects believes that architecture is the key to enhancing our clients’ experience of daily life.

Our philosophy is to create beautifully crafted buildings that reflect our clients’ styles and personalities, within an historic context. Our work is guided by SPAB principles, with a focus on conservation and sustainability –caring for traditional buildings using a modern approach.

Each project is unique with its own story of its journey through time. We help uncover each building’s distinctive features, which determines careful and meticulous repair. Where required, we add to the narrative of the building by designing new features, additions and extensions derived from the original details, but in a 21st- century idiom. Each repair is honest in detail, and each addition is designed to ensure that the building is enjoyed by another new generation.

A selection of our work from our 35 year history is displayed in the Projects section, with some shown below.

We are an established architectural practice specialising in the conservation, repair and alteration of historic buildings and the design of new buildings in historic settings.

Our unique combination of in-house skills and extensive experience creates a dynamic practice. We also work with a network of specialist consultants including structural engineers, quantity surveyors, historic landscape and interpretation experts and archaeologists.

Robin Nugent Architects is an RIBA Chartered Practice operating out of studios in West Sussex and Devon. The practice was founded by Robin Nugent in 1986, now a team of seven professionals.

The practice specialises in conservation, repair and reuse of historic buildings and the design of new buildings within the setting of Heritage Assets and Conservation Areas and assist in the taking care of Listed buildings and historic environments across the South and in the South-West of England. Works include; alterations and additions to private houses and estate buildings, the reuse of castles and forts, the reordering of churches to manage the now widely accepted need to enhance a place of community gathering and many other built structures whose architectural, archaeological or historical value are recognised by inclusion in the Statutory List.

In addition, these skills are applied to many non-Listed and non-historic projects and we are keen to discuss and explore any scale of project with you.

Robin Nugent Architects is a practice of Chartered Architects and designers with supporting disciplines to provide a comprehensive service. Our objective is to provide imaginative design solutions to clients’ briefs borne out of many years of experience of their needs, site challenges and team co-ordination of associated professional disciplines.

We offer a traditional professional service with an emphasis on client and consultant relationship, providing a personal service by qualified, experienced staff with whom the client is invited to act directly.

After a period of working for Bovis Civil Engineering, he set up his own building company back in 1982. Since then he has established himself by delivering a varied portfolio of building projects of the highest quality in the Guildford area, Surrey and West Sussex. Richard is accomplished in the Construction Industry and a member of the Chartered Institute Of Builders (CIOB), as well as the Building Conservation and as such listed in the Conservation Directory.

The attention to detail and the precision used in the building projects has won the Company many prestigious contracts. Richard Coles has built a reputation for managing complex and challenging projects, bringing ideas to life with a long list of clients who regularly re commission him.

The success of the Company is attributed to the professionalism, integrity, knowledge and experience of the whole team. We know that any work to your home is highly personal and unique. We pride ourselves in providing a reliable, helpful and comprehensive service carried out by a team of trustworthy, knowledgeable and skilled craftsmen.

Reynolds Conservation Ltd is a conservation and restoration company based in Ludlow, Shropshire. We have a wealth of experience and a reputation for expertise in the restoration, conservation and repair of traditional and historic buildings. We are repair specialists with in-house expertise such as, stone masonry, roofing, carpentry & Joinery.

We specialise in the conservation and repair of historic buildings and structures, such as Grade l & Grade ll listed buildings, churches and ancient monuments.

We take all aspects of Health and Safety very seriously and we ensure that all work is carried out in a clean and safe work environment.

Companies we work alongside with:

CADW
Canal River Trust
The National Trust
English Heritage
The Office of Public Works (Ireland)
The Churches Conservation Trust
Parochial Church Councils
Local Authorities
Development Companies
Historic Building Trusts
Colleges & Institutions
Private Individuals
Architects Nationwide

RESCUE – The British Archaeological Trust is an independent non-political charitable trust dedicated to supporting archaeology and the historic environment in Britain and abroad.

As a charitable trust we do not receive any state support. We are entirely reliant on the contributions of our members to support our work as advocates of the historic environment, at a time of unprecedented threat. Members receive RESCUE News three times a year, details of meetings and conferences and discounted prices on our publications. Find out more about what we do with this money.

Castria provides an integrated architecture and engineering service through a truly collaborative design process and creative business culture. Our talented team of architects, engineers, surveyors and designers apply their technical expertise and imaginative problem solving skills to various sectors and projects.

For all projects, we aim to provide excellent service and value for our clients. We want to contribute to great place-making, reduce impact on the natural environment, and sustain the historic environment.

Poynton Bradbury Wynter Cole is one of the South West’s largest architects’ practices. Founded in 1973, the firm is now 24 strong and has gained a reputation for innovative and sustainable solutions to challenging projects across a wide range of sectors.

The practice has embraced new technology and continuously makes substantial investments in both equipment and training to maintain its premier position in the industry. This commitment is reflected both in its consistent track record of design awards and its reputation for delivering high quality outcomes on time and on budget.

This reputation, and publications of its work, has enabled the practice to attract a number of talented architects and technologists bringing to the team a wide range of skills and experience in masterplanning, conservation, sustainability and innovative construction.

The majority of its architectural projects fall in the £2m to £30m range and examples of its work are illustrated under the sector headings.

The practice has undergone sustained growth over the past three decades; The development of Atlantic Studio, supported by the Regional Growth Fund in 2013, has allowed us to maintain future expansion and growth in our technical capabilities through investment in new hardware, software and training.

We take ideas from their conceptual vision and bring them into their fully designed reality, always enhancing the environment and quality of life through well considered and precisely executed Architecture.

Our team specialise in environmentally sustainable Architecture, and provide the highest quality of design solutions for all types and scale of projects. Studio West Architects is located in St. Just, West Cornwall, and a majority of our work is with private houses – new builds, extensions or alterations and we have extensive experience with both traditional and contemporary buildings. We are available to work on both single properties or larger housing developments and commercial apartments, including affordable housing projects.

Other types of project that we undertake are Heritage buildings, Community projects, Schools and Playgroup buildings, Health care – such as Doctor’s surgeries, camp sites and holiday parks, Shops, Restaurants and Transport facilities. Charles is specialised in Environmental design and Low Energy buildings. Neil is AABC registered which enables him to work on sensitive Heritage buildings.

Together we can add value to all types of building proposal, being most suited to work throughout Cornwall and the West of England.

Hanslip & Company Ltd is an RIBA Chartered Practice, here to help with every aspect of historic buildings: condition surveys, repairs, alterations, re-ordering schemes, new build, heritage consultancy and advice, reports, co-ordinating other consultants and trades, compiling and assisting in grant schemes, and any issues that arise from using a historic and community hub.

Hanslip & Co was formed as HMDW Architects in 2007 through the merger of Russell Hanslip Associates and CMA Architects. Both practices were founded in the early 1980s and have built up similar expertise in working with church and community clients on projects for new buildings, extensions and alterations to existing buildings, and repair and restoration of Listed buildings. Projects range in value up to £6 million, and are located throughout London and the South East of England.

Much experience has been gained in most areas of conservation and restoration of Grade 2, 2* and 1 Listed Buildings, the oldest of which dates from 1086, the Chichester Office itself. Conservation knowledge has been gained partly through specialised courses and partly by extensive experience. Members of the practice are on the AABC (Architects Accredited in Building Conservation) Register and RIBA Conservation Register.

Carden & Godfrey Architects was established in 1946, with projects centred on post-war reconstruction, and we continue to specialise in all aspects of conservation and historic building work, including sensitive alterations and extensions in traditional and contemporary design and new buildings including on historically sensitive sites. We are passionate about good design, high quality detailing and finding sustainable, bespoke solutions to keeping existing and historic buildings in good repair and use.

We are based in Central London and work primarily in London and the Home Counties as well as in Beverley.

We are a RIBA Chartered Practice and several members of our team are Architects Accredited in Building Conservation (AABC).

In all our projects we try to nurture a studio-based approach to sharing work and discussing new designs in an open forum. This is a valuable way of exchanging and developing ideas and experience and sharpens our focus on good architecture and building conservation as products of well-informed design and co-operation across the board.

Touseer is a Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPHD). Passivhaus being the world’s leading international low energy design standard, adopting a fabric first approach to building. It is a highly innovative and effective way of reducing energy use, as well as providing high standards of comfort and building health.

AABC: The Register of Architects Accredited in Building Conservation exists for the benefit of clients and the structures they are responsible for.

AABC is an independent accreditation body established in 1999 for and by skilled conservation architects. The primary purpose of the AABC Register is to protect the historic built environment from damaging interventions devised by people not skilled in historic building conservation and adaptation. It does so by publishing, for the benefit of clients, a register of architects whose work and skills in building conservation have been established by peer assessment moderated by a lay assessor representing the client.

There are no charges for clients to use the Register. The scheme is self financing – all successful applicants pay an initial and annual registration fee which covers the costs of a part-time Administrator, the website, and the administration of the assessment processes. The AABC Register is not subsidised by commercial or professional organisational sponsorship.

With well over 400 building conservation accredited architects on the AABC Register, our open access website is designed to assist you to locate and engage an architect whose experience in building conservation and adaptation is assured by a rigorous assessment process.

This is based on the individual’s on-site experience, and is assessed by a volunteer team of two AABC registered architects and one conservation conscious non-architect, usually from a client background. The lay assessor focuses on the applicants’ client-friendly aspect, especially their ability to communicate clearly, concisely and comprehensively to a non-architect.

To achieve successful AABC Registration, architects submit details of 5 examples of their work completed within the last 5 years, illustrating their professional expertise and demonstrating their experience of building conservation and adaptation. The opportunity is also provided for applicants to demonstrate their insights, understanding and application of the building conservation principles codified by the International Council On Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). All AABC registered architects are re-assessed every 5 years.

There are two categories of AABC Registered architect to distinguish between architects accredited as “hands on” designers and deliverers of building conservation and adaptation -and those who act in a “hands off” capacity such as in a consultative, educational or advisory role. The latter are distinguished by the initials CA - Consultant Architect.

In the selection of an architect for a particular commission it is always important to have met the individual, know more about their experiences with similar projects, resources, personal qualities, managerial skills and reputation. It is normal for them to provide details of their practice and projects or assignments carried out and for a potential client to see the latter and make appropriate enquiries.

Full details of the AABC Register’s processes, procedures, application forms and advice to applicants – including key competences and the ICOMOS core conservation principles - are accessible to all on the website.

AABC also operates a Mentor scheme which offers a structured programme of mentoring and guidance to younger architects who wish to become accredited.

London Sash Window Company - The concept behind Refurb-a-Sash is to offer an affordable alternative to replacing period Victorian sash windows with unsightly & inappropriate modern and uPVC replacements.

Our sash window company was formed in 1992 and we began doing exactly as our name suggests. We provide solutions to common problems such as rattles, draughts, broken cords and poor security for period sash windows throughout London.

Sash windows in London from award winning Refurb-a-Sash Ltd, a local specialist London sash window company who provide replacements and refurbishments for single and double glazed windows. Refurb-a-Sash Ltd are Certass accredited and have been providing timber sash window repairs and installations in West London and local areas for 30 years. Our comprehensive repair and replacement services include traditional wooden / timber sash windows, casement windows and French doors.

London Sash Window Company ShowroomWe cover most local areas including all of South West and West London (plus parts of Surrey and Middlesex – so do ask) and offer expert services for …

– Installation of new sash windows and draught / sound proofing of existing timber windows.
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– Noise reduction / soundproof windows with acoustic glass & the best advice for listed building owners.

Our modern single and double glazed sash windows, casement windows and french doors are manufactured in London by our expert, fully trained and experienced team of craftsmen. We faithfully replicate original features using traditional joinery methods with all selected timber being preservative treated and hand prepared, and the wooden window frames are then spray paint finished. With plenty of five star reviews and testimonials, we truly are one of the best sash window companies in London.