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Expertise / Conservation

Breathing new life into conservation

We take a holistic approach to conservation architecture. It is a complex sector in need of specialist resource; requiring sensitivity and a consistently thoughtful approach to ensure the past successfully marries the future. We know this is where our clients value our expertise, experience and training the most; they can trust us to give them creative and considered solutions.

Historic and future-facing

We specialise in sensitive contemporary interventions to breathe new life into old buildings. The majority of our conservation work is in listed buildings. For us, this is much more than historic conservation, it’s understanding cultural significance and entwining this with sustainability and our commitment to inclusivity. We bring a deep understanding of conservation principles, building physics and sustainability to every project. But we also bring a genuine passion for building better places through thoughtful intervention.

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St. Kentigern’s Church
  • Affordable Housing, Re-use, Retrofit
Edinburgh

Detailed and design-led

Detail is key in conservation, throughout every stage in the process. This is where our technical expertise adds huge value for our clients, they know they can trust our aspirational conservation design credentials combined with our specialist delivery team. Our clients tell us time and again that they value our local expertise, especially in navigating planning and engaging with local communities.

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Penicuik Town Hall
  • Community, Heritage
Penicuik

Comprehensive expertise

Our conservation team is led by our director, Jamie, who is a RIAS-accredited Conservation Architect and the team includes two Certified Retrofit Co-ordinators. Coupled with our significant real-world experience, these accreditations mean we can design and deliver multiple conservation projects with a balance of sensitivity and pragmatism. We also specialise in the preparation of documents which support conservation and management of historic assets, including Conservation Appraisals and Conservation Management Plans.

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Stranraer Museum
  • Community, Education, Heritage, Leisure
Stranraer
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Smith Scott Mullan did a very thorough survey of the building and developed a specification for restoration ensuring that the character of the building was improved and enhanced for future generations to enjoy. The Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project Team have been very pleased with the quality of the work and the careful attention to historic detailing and restoration carried out by the architects. Local community groups in Penicuik have also been pleased with the end result, ensuring that the building can continue to serve the local community and be a prominent landmark in the heart of Penicuik’s town centre conservation area.
Rod Lugg
Project Manager, 
Penicuik Heritage Regeneration

Our Conservation specialists

Highly experienced and passionate about conservation, our collaborative team is a safe pair of hands for even the most complex projects.

Ruth Rodger

Senior Architect

Jamie Bateman

Architect and Director
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