Liberty Department Store

Liberty’s Tudor revival store, built in the 1920s from historic naval timbers, is one of the West End’s most distinctive landmarks. Since 2005, we have acted as lead architects and heritage consultants, preparing a Conservation Plan and guiding sensitive repair works. Our ongoing role supports Liberty in balancing day-to-day operations with long-term care, ensuring the Grade II* listed building remains safe, serviceable and true to its character.

Client
Liberty
Location
London
Designation
Grade II*
Year
2000 – Present
What we did

We began by producing a Conservation Plan that combined historical research, condition surveys, and strategic recommendations, providing a clear framework for Liberty’s management team, design partners, and planning authorities. In parallel, we prepared sketch proposals to guide reconditioning and future works. Since then, we have continued as conservation architects and heritage consultants — carrying out surveys, preparing schedules of repair and overseeing works to the external elevations and fire doors, ensuring repairs are undertaken with suitable methods and materials.

the outcome

Nearly two decades on, the Conservation Plan continues to guide the building’s care and development. It remains a practical reference point for everyday maintenance and longer-term planning. The programme of repair works has addressed areas of vulnerability and ensured the building remains safe, serviceable and compliant, while respecting its historic fabric. Our continued involvement reflects a consistent approach to stewardship, supporting Liberty in managing one of London’s most distinctive retail settings.

services we provided
Heritage Consultancy
Heritage and significance appraisals
Feasibility and constraint studies
Heritage statements
Conservation Management Plans (CMP)
Heritage Partnership Agreements (HPA)
Planning and listed building consent applications
Design guidance for historic buildings
Historic building recording
Consultation with heritage bodies and authorities
Advice on enforcement and unauthorised works
Public and stakeholder engagement
Architecture and Surveying
Conservation architectural services (RIBA Stages 0–7)
New build architectural services (RIBA Stages 0–7)
Interior and spatial planning for historic buildings
Condition surveys
Schedules of work and technical specifications
Quadrennial and annual building inspections
Conservation project monitoring
Advice on unauthorised heritage works
Collaboration with design architects, engineers and specialists
other contributors
Project Managers
Storey
Contract Administrator
Storey
Cost Manager
Quantem Consulting
MEP Consultant
The Anslow Partnership (TAP)
Structural Engineer
Heyne Tillett Steel (HTS)
Lighting Consultant
Studio 29 Lighting
Historic Building Contractor
DBR
Photographer
Ben Dale
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