Architectural Services
Historic Buildings & Conservation
Historic Buildings & Conservation
Conservation architecture is the creative process of looking after a building or place in a sensitive manner, involving the repair and creative re-use of traditional and historic buildings and landscapes.
Combining our heritage and conservation experience with our sustainable design ethos, Quattro has worked on a variety of heritage assets ranging from Scheduled Ancient Monuments, Listed buildings and projects within Conservation areas. We believe that conservation, sustainability and innovative design are inseparable and that the re-use of buildings is an integral part of creating sustainable architecture and supporting community identity.
Understanding what is special about a building or setting is critical to the success of a project. Our innovative approach is underpinned by a thorough understanding of a project’s past, present condition and future needs; this informs the preservation of the historic fabric whilst affording the opportunity to provide sensitive interventions which ensure the historic and commercial longevity of the building.
Historic buildings embody energy and carbon; they represent an environmental investment in our society. Our team of dedicated architects and sustainability specialists can assess and balance what is required for restoration and re-use, aiming to provide both the best historic fit and environmental solution for the building.
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We offer the following Conservation Services:
- Advice on procurement
- Specification of traditional & sustainable construction
- Listed Building applications
- Statements of Significance & Heritage Impact Assessments
- Planning & Listed building legislation
- Scheduled Ancient Monument Consent
Related Historic Buildings & Conservation Experience
Due to its sensitive location, it was important for QEH that the new building was sympathetic to the neighbourhood, it's historical setting and to the green space of Brandon Hill. Quattro's enduring efforts in searching for the best design solution was instrumental in successfully negotiating Planning approval.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital School, Bristol
The building has been clad in copper, which should weather beautifully. Quattro worked closely with QEH to ensure the new materials were selected to complement those of the existing grade II listed school buildings.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital School, Bristol