Heritage
We specialise in alterations and extensions to historic buildings. These have often been Listed buildings but also include non-listed examples in conservation areas which may benefit from an understanding of historical styles, construction details and ways in which these can be adapted to energy efficiency requirements whilst maintaining or adapting their historic character.
Restoration and conversion to residential of 2 cottages and 2 adjoining donkey stables, mid 19C together with an adjacent timber framed barn late 19C, Listed Grade II. This project was awarded South Cambridgeshire Council's Conservation Award. Architects: Indigo Design. Structural Engineers: Andrew Firebrace Partnership. Planning Consultants: Beacon Planning.
Restoration and conversion to residential of 2 cottages and 2 adjoining donkey stables, mid 19C together with an adjacent timber framed barn late 19C, Listed Grade II. This project was awarded South Cambridgeshire Council's Conservation Award. Architects: Indigo Design. Structural Engineers: Andrew Firebrace Partnership. Planning Consultants: Beacon Planning.
Restoration and conversion to residential of 2 cottages and 2 adjoining donkey stables, mid 19C together with an adjacent timber framed barn late 19C, Listed Grade II. This project was awarded South Cambridgeshire Council's Conservation Award. Architects: Indigo Design. Structural Engineers: Andrew Firebrace Partnership. Planning Consultants: Beacon Planning.
Restoration and conversion to residential of an early 15C Listed Grade II timber frame Tithe Barn. This project was carried out when Anil Barnes was an employee of Kay Pilsbury Architects.
Alterations to door & window openings to upper floor apartment at a converted former children's hospital designed by Thomas Lainson 1881, Conservation area. Architects: Indigo Design.
Conversion of 19C barn complex (Curtilage Listed Grade II) to residential including indoor swimming pool and climate controlled garaging for historic cars. Architects: Indigo Design. Structural Engineers: Gawn Associates. Acoustical Consultants: RJ Acoustics.
Conversion of 19C barn complex (Curtilage Listed Grade II) to residential including indoor swimming pool and climate controlled garaging for historic cars. Architects: Indigo Design. Structural Engineers: Gawn Associates. Acoustical Consultants: RJ Acoustics.
Conversion of 19C barn complex (Curtilage Listed Grade II) to residential including indoor swimming pool and climate controlled garaging for historic cars. Architects: Indigo Design. Structural Engineers: Gawn Associates. Acoustical Consultants: RJ Acoustics.
Conversion of 19C barn complex (Curtilage Listed Grade II) to residential including indoor swimming pool and climate controlled garaging for historic cars. Architects: Indigo Design. Structural Engineers: Gawn Associates. Acoustical Consultants: RJ Acoustics.
Restoration of Martello Tower K 1802 and conversion to single family residence with rooftop studio, Listed Grade II, Scheduled Ancient Monument. Architects: Indigo Design.
Restoration of Martello Tower K 1802 and conversion to single family residence with rooftop studio, Listed Grade II, Scheduled Ancient Monument. Architects: Indigo Design.
Whole house renovation to 4-storey terrace house 1841, Listed Grade II. Architects: Indigo Design.
Alterations to Victoria Hall, a converted former chapel 1884 to add an additional bedroom. Conservation area. Architects: Indigo Design.
Restoration of Worley Drinking Fountain, a quatrefoil granite fountain bowl. This is an artefact of high architectural and historical significance, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1874. Rescued from a dilapidated private garden, the project involved relocation to a commercial development site in St Abans and integration of the fountain into a new landscaped enclosure including purpose made seating and lighting. This project was undertaken whilst Anil Barnes was employed at Fitzroy Robinson LLP.
Fitting out and conversion of 1862 former Turkish Baths to a yoga and treatment centre. Conservation area. Architects: Indigo Design.
Quinquennial Surveys to the Downing Street facade of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Whitehall; Architect Sir George Gilbert Scott; built 1858-87; Listed Grade I. This project was undertaken whilst Anil Barnes was employed at Feilden and Mawson LLP.
Renovation of late 19C village centre commercial building and fitting out to ground floor retail units. Conservation area. Architects: Indigo Design.
Restoration of the front facade of a 16C former merchants house at High Street, Lavenham. This was a project by Kay Pilsbury Architects and was designed whilst Anil Barnes was an employee of that practice.
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Since 1947 a list has been maintained of buildings which may be of Architectural cultural or historic interest in order to protect against inappropriate development. The list is maintained by Historic England and is freely available. The majority are listed Grade II.
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Conservation involves appraisal of the significance of heritage assets following historical research and site investigation. Restoration can involve a combination of historical research, site investigation and working with suitably skilled trades. Design proposals often entail a well structured written justification before work can take place.
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Before the modern era traditional buildings were constructed using moisture permeable materials such as lime. Modern construction often includes cement and membranes. Each have their merits but is important to appreciate how and where to use them.
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Conservation involves appraisal of the significance of heritage assets following historical research and site investigation. Restoration can involve a combination of historical research, site investigation and working with suitably skilled trades. Design proposals often entail a well structured written justification before work can take place.
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