CONSERVATION

Working with historic buildings can be a challenge as well as a blessing. In particular, dealing with legislative bodies can be an arduous and expensive process.

Inkpen Downie can make the journey considerably smoother. We have a positive, constructive approach to historic buildings, backed up by extensive experience and an enviable reputation. We can steer you through the planning and consultation process, assist with sensitive repairs, and design new elements in an historic context.

We aim to find a solution that makes commercial sense as well as conservation sense, not least because this is what will ensure the long-term future of the historic buildings we work with.

Our work in this area includes barn conversions (residential and commercial), church conversions and extensions, ergonomic interior design and disability access projects, domestic extensions and new buildings in an historic context. Consultancy services include Measured Surveys, Historic Building Repair and Conservation Plans.

Commercial Barn Conversion Inkpen Downie Conservation Plan Listed Barn

Commercial Barn Conversion with Modern Materials

Restoration to Inkpen Downie Conservation Plan, short listed for Civic Trust Award

Protecting a Listed Barn through repair and re-use.

New Roof for Arts and Crafts House Colchester Visitor Information Centre  

New Roof for an Arts and Crafts house, an honest repair

Colchester Visitor Information Centre