Government rejects MPs’ call for ‘reuse-first’ housing policy for historic buildings

It welcomed the recognition of the role heritage buildings can play in tackling the housing shortage, but said it would not adopt a specific heritage-to-housing scheme. The post Government rejects MPs’ call for ‘reuse-first’ housing policy for historic buildings appeared first on Property Week.

Controversial Cambridge college approved for second time

Decision follows judicial review which resulted in original consent being quashed over heritage concerns

Heritage campaigners left disappointed after 10 Cabot Square building in Canary Wharf given immunity from listing

Decision paves way for makeover drawn up by Howells to go ahead

Built for Better: Delivering infrastructure, community spaces and lasting social value

Construction plays a vital role in shaping the places where people live, learn, connect and access essential services. Across Ireland, CIF members are delivering projects that strengthen communities, preserve heritage, The post Built for Better: Delivering infrastructure, community spaces and lasting social value appeared first on Construction Industry Federation.

Hotel plan for Edinburgh’s Scottish Widows HQ approved despite heritage concerns

The Architects’ Journal Hotel plan for Edinburgh’s Scottish Widows HQ approved despite heritage concerns Edinburgh City Council has approved plans to partially demolish the city’s former Scottish Widows HQ and convert what remains into a hotel, despite concerns from the Twentieth Century Society and Historic Environment Scotland The post Hotel plan for Edinburgh’s Scottish Widows HQ approved despite heritage concerns appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Gino Spocchia

The Scottish National Galleries

Situated in the Edinburgh World Heritage Site, the Scottish National Gallery (SNG) is an iconic part of Edinburgh’s architecture, designed in neoclassical style by Sir William Henry Playfair, and opened in 1859. It is situated on The Mound, in the heart of Edinburgh, adjacent to Princes Street Gardens.

The B1M - Before and After: Buildings Reinvented, 27022019

In an effort to retain heritage, reduce waste and overcome the challenge of finding sites in urban areas, architects, engineers and developers are breathing new life into existing structures and the communities around them

The Times - Repairing Big Ben: Behind the scenes inside Elizabeth Tower, 04052022

After almost five years near total silence, Big Ben 'bongs' again. In this exclusive video, Times Red Box was granted rare access inside Elizabeth Tower to see the restoration of the most famous clock tower in the world.

ARTiculations - Why UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Trouble 20042021

Is UNESCO World Heritage Designation a good thing? Or could it potentially do more harm to the very sites it intends to protect? Betty just wanted to do some research on how to better conserve local heritage architecture in Toronto and ended up going down a rabbit hole where she learned a bunch of stuff about how UNESCO works. She currently concludes that it is in crisis

RIBA Architecture - Open Door - Martello Tower Y 06122022

This award-winning conversion of a dilapidated Napoleonic sea defence tower into a contemporary home is highly respectful of both heritage and setting. A Scheduled Monument in an Area of Outstanding Beauty, it took a committed multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the design vision remained intact throughout two years of complex planning negotiations.

HTL Heritage Services

HTL Heritage Services deliver a range of expert heritage consultancy services to the public & private sectors, communities individuals throughout the country. The team have a breadth of experience in developing successful funding bids for conservation projects, producing options appraisals and viability studies, in addition to providing effective and sustainable conservation plans. We also offer a range of services to enable you to engage and consult communities and the wider public including: activity statements and plans, as well as traditional building skills training. Our highly experienced project management team can provide you with bespoke support and services to fulfil the specific needs and requirements of your project.

HTL Heritage Services

HTL Heritage Services deliver a range of expert heritage consultancy services to the public & private sectors, communities individuals throughout the country. The team have a breadth of experience in developing successful funding bids for conservation projects, producing options appraisals and viability studies, in addition to providing effective and sustainable conservation plans. We also offer a range of services to enable you to engage and consult communities and the wider public including: activity statements and plans, as well as traditional building skills training. Our highly experienced project management team can provide you with bespoke support and services to fulfil the specific needs and requirements of your project.