As one of the first architectural firms in the country to develop a specialist conservation expertise, the practice has long been at the forefront of the sector.
The tradition of scholarship begun by founding partner Donovan Purcell over sixty years ago is maintained by the practice today. Our experienced conservation architects are expert at understanding the history of a site or building and making an assessment of its significance. They examine the vulnerabilities and identify the opportunities to provide a clear set of conservation policies.
Whether we’re undertaking meticulous stone-by-stone conservation works to a great cathedral or rescuing a derelict building, we believe that conservation is creative and that a forward-thinking approach is vital to secure a vibrant and beneficial future for each building.
Creative conservation requires the judicious balancing of priorities. The economic and communal benefits of regeneration have to be weighed against the significance of the historic fabric of each building. Our regional offices have the local sensibility, the knowledge of funding schemes and the architectural vision essential for beneficial and sustainable regeneration.