Business Details
Expert Architects for Historic Buildings
Established as a partnership of architects, we provide a thoughtful and creative approach to architectural challenges. Our practice combines practicality with innovation to deliver solutions tailored to each project's unique constraints. With extensive experience in historic buildings and complex sites, we specialise in balancing preservation with modernisation while maintaining sustainability. Our expertise spans new constructions, conservation projects, and urban planning initiatives across religious and heritage sites. We analyse intricate architectural problems to develop context-sensitive designs that respect historical significance while meeting contemporary needs. Our team's deep understanding of listed buildings and ecclesiastical properties informs every commission, from minor alterations to comprehensive masterplans.We maintain rigorous technical standards across all projects regardless of scale or prestige. Collaborating closely with building owners, regulatory bodies, and conservation agencies ensures our interventions preserve architectural integrity while securing buildings' futures. Our architects hold official appointments with multiple diocesan advisory committees, reflecting our sector-leading expertise. Through meticulous analysis and creative problem-solving, we ensure every architectural intervention enhances both functionality and historical value.
Services
Architectural Design
Conservation Projects
Historic Building Repair
Masterplanning
Design Guides
Site Analysis
Heritage Consultancy
Highlights and features
- We combine architectural creativity with practical conservation expertise
- Our team holds official appointments with multiple diocesan advisory committees
- We maintain technical excellence across all project scales and complexities
- Specialists in working with grade I listed buildings and churches
- Proven track record with ecclesiastical and heritage site projects
Associations and certifications
- Approved Inspecting Architect (Diocese of York)
- Approved Inspecting Architect (Dioceses of Durham, Leeds, Sheffield and York)
- Doncaster Design Review Panel
- York Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC)
- Liverpool Anglican Cathedral Fabric Advisory Committee
Services
Architectural Design
Creating innovative architectural solutions for new constructions and building modifications. Our approach combines modern functionality with contextual sensitivity, particularly for heritage sites. We deliver designs that respect architectural integrity while meeting contemporary requirements through detailed analysis and creative problem-solving.
Conservation Projects
Specialist conservation work for listed buildings and historic structures. Our expertise includes grade I listed churches and complex heritage sites. We implement careful repair strategies and sustainable interventions that preserve architectural significance while securing buildings' long-term viability.
Masterplanning
Comprehensive town and city masterplanning services. We develop strategic design guides and masterplans informed by detailed site analysis. Our work addresses urban regeneration challenges while maintaining historical context and promoting sustainable development patterns.
Design Guides
Creating tailored architectural design guides for heritage areas and specific building types. Our guides provide practical frameworks for maintaining historical integrity while accommodating modern usage requirements. We develop context-sensitive guidance for both urban and rural settings.
Site Analysis
Detailed evaluation of complex architectural sites to identify constraints and opportunities. Our analyses inform development strategies that address physical, historical, and regulatory challenges while maximising site potential through appropriate interventions.
People
Kynan Simmons
Architect and Urban Designer
Architect with extensive experience in new buildings and historic structures. Expert in grade I listed churches and urban masterplanning. Approved Inspecting Architect for York Diocese and member of Doncaster Design Review Panel. Holds BA(Hons) Arch BArch qualifications.
David Sherriff
Architect
Specialist in listed building conservation with expertise across diverse historic properties. Serves as Approved Inspecting Architect for multiple dioceses and advises York Diocesan Advisory Committee. Holds BA (Hons) Arch Dip Arch qualifications. Maintains technical excellence across all project scales.
