Heritage Expertise, Conservation Experience and Professional Judgement
About Tristan Squire
Squire Heritage Consulting is led by Tristan Squire, founder and principal heritage consultant. Tristan holds an MA in Heritage Management from the University of York and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC). He brings more than two decades of experience in heritage, conservation and planning, including work within architectural practice, local authority conservation and independent consultancy.
Since establishing his independent practice in 2007, Tristan has advised private and public-sector clients across London, the Home Counties and wider England. His experience spans residential, commercial, leisure, educational and rural projects, ranging from modest alterations to individual historic buildings through to larger development and regeneration schemes.
His approach combines historical and architectural research, building investigation and an understanding of historic fabric with the practical considerations that shape projects, including design, use, viability and investment. This informs balanced, independent advice on heritage significance and the potential for sensitive change.
Professional Background and Experience
Between 2004 and 2006, Tristan worked as a senior planner with a London architectural practice, contributing to projects involving listed buildings and sensitive historic environments, including Camden Stables Market, Chandos House and properties in New Bond Street.
He subsequently worked as a conservation adviser to two London boroughs, undertaking heritage assessments and preparing conservation area appraisals. This experience provided an understanding of conservation practice from both the design and local authority perspectives.
Independent Practice and Collaboration
Squire Heritage Consulting provides specialist heritage advice, with clients benefiting from Tristan’s direct involvement throughout the assessment and planning process.
He works closely with clients to identify the heritage issues that matter, explain their implications and assess the available options. Advice is tailored to the circumstances of each project, balancing conservation objectives with the practical requirements of design, use and development.
Where appropriate, the practice works alongside architects, planning consultants and other experienced professionals, bringing together complementary expertise to address complex conservation and development challenges. This collaborative approach helps clients develop proposals that meet their needs while respecting the historic character and significance of buildings and places.