Our role began with a detailed review of the building’s most significant historic interiors. We carried out extensive site inspections and archival research to assess the condition and significance of surviving fabric, finishes and architectural details. Where original features had been lost or altered, we drew comparisons with similar historic buildings across London to guide accurate reinstatement. Working closely with Feix&Merlin, we prepared comprehensive Stage 4 repair drawings and schedules, specifying joinery, finishes and internal detailing to be restored or reintroduced. We liaised with the local Conservation Officer and signed off deliverables in line with the project’s Section 106 heritage requirements. In 2023, we were reappointed as RIBA Accredited Conservation Architects and Heritage Consultants to produce an updated Conservation Management Plan. It involved assimilating earlier studies and undertaking further surveys to re-establish the building’s heritage significance. The CMP provides practical guidance for future maintenance, identifies when listed building consent is required, and offers clear strategies for managing change sensitively over time.
