squire Heritage Projects
Culford Mansions, Chelsea We were instructed in respect of a roof extension which had been refused on the grounds of it representing an unwelcome structure. The Council felt it would harm the appearance and architectural integrity of the building and harm the character of the Sloane Square Conservation Area. We contributed to the success of …
Carlton Tower Hotel, Cadogan Place, Kensington We prepared a visual and design appraisal for a hearing, supporting the development of a screened outdoor enclosure at the Hotel. This followed objections raised by Kensington and Chelsea regarding townscape and design issues, particularly concerns about “built clutter,” the negative impact on the street scene, and views within …
Ferry Road, Southwold The Council’s decision to refuse a replacement building hinged on the suitability of a new building in a conservation area where the setting of the sea, beach and town were important. The key area of disagreement with the Council was that the proposal to demolish an outdated building would have an impact …
Commonweal Lodge, Purley, Croydon An unlisted building in the Webb Estate & Upper Woodcote Village Conservation Area, the future redevelopment of the Commonweal Lodge (former Victorian school) was subject to considerations of its value in the wider natural and built landscape. It’s location in a residential suburban settlement whose historical importance (the Webb Estate) was …
Alimosho City Plan 2012 (Nigeria) I collaborated with the Master Planning team to develop a vision for Alimosho, focusing on researching and assessing the area’s cultural heritage, as reflected in its remaining buildings. The study covered 14 settlements that share common cultural practices and physical characteristics, mainly influenced by the Awori and Yewa tribes. Our …
The Kasbah, Grimsby Fish Docks The Kasbah is an area of historic buildings set within the heart of Grimsby’s Fish Docks. It contains the highest concentration of surviving smoke houses in the country as well as shops and warehouses that were built to service the fishing industry. A number of these buildings are statutorily listed. …
Chatham Interface, Medway We provided advice and project support for the master planning of a mixed-use development site on behalf of a developer. The site is located next to Chatham Historic Dockyard and Chatham Maritime, an area with a rich history as a naval base for over 400 years. This dockyard is the world’s most …
RedBrick Estate (Old Street, Islington) A residential and mixed-use development being promoted through a Planning Framework was part of the London Borough of Islington’s programme to create new homes on council-owned land. The Redbrick Estate, constructed in the late 1970’s as flats spread over three buildings, had become unsafe and an unattractive element of the …
Kettering design guide Undertook research and made assessments to create a shop front design guide in Kettering. This document helped to inform the suitable design of new and the repair of existing shop fronts in Burton Latimer and the Market Place Conservation Area. The commission involved research of local sources and on-site surveys. A Gazateer …
No’s 30-34 Moorgate, City of London We acted as the Heritage consultant for the reclad, refurbishment and extension of offices with retail at ground floor, in Bank conservation area (consent 2016). We evaluated the significance of this building to the Conservation Area. Our research considered how the historical context of 18th century Moorgate and the …
