Vacant heritage buildings could unlock 670,000 new homes, MPs claim

A new report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee calls for the launch of a 'heritage-to-housing' scheme to bring vacant and at-risk historic buildings into residential use. The post Vacant heritage buildings could unlock 670,000 new homes, MPs claim appeared first on Property Week.

Designed for discovery: The Usher Building, by Hassell

Strategic use of modern materials, including glass reinforced concrete, has helped create a landmark new building that bridges Edinburgh’s architectural heritage with the future of healthcare innovation   The Usher Building at Edinburgh BioQuarter, designed for The University of Edinburgh’s world-leading Usher Institute and its partners by international design studio Hassell, has been recognised with […] The post Designed for discovery: The Usher Building, by Hassell appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Campfield, Manchester: inside a working landmark

Andrew Bamford, Architect Director at Project 3 Architects, explains how Manchester’s Campfield was carefully transformed to support modern working life while preserving its industrial heritage  Architecturally, historic industrial buildings are easy to admire, but often much harder to turn into places that work as modern workplaces. The real challenge is to restore their usefulness without […] The post Campfield, Manchester: inside a working landmark appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Major schemes ‘at risk’ as government delays future development plan, City says

Minister holds up City Plan 2040 over Tower of London heritage concerns

Income up at AJ100 Practice of the Year Donald Insall

The Architects’ Journal Income up at AJ100 Practice of the Year Donald Insall Heritage specialist Donald Insall Associates has posted a 13 per cent hike in turnover just days after being named AJ100 Practice of the Year The post Income up at AJ100 Practice of the Year Donald Insall appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Greg Pitcher

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.