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Advice on architects?

  • 09-03-2011 11:22pm
    #1
    weebelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83 ✭✭


    We're about to (finally) get started on extending a venacular cottage (thatched and in the register of historic properties) in the south-east. We've to remove an older extension and replace it, plus do some cosmetic work on the cottage (interiors).
    What would be the best type of architect to bring on board? Someone with mudwall experience? A decent design architect to get the new extension right and produce some ideas of their own (rather than simply struggle to convert our brief into something buildable)?
    Any advice appreciated.


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  • #2
    No6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,489 ✭✭✭No6


    If it is listed you will need a conservation Architect for any listed sections.


  • #3
    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,579 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    No6 - do you mean an 'accredited' conservation architect?

    If this is what you meant, this is not quite true. You do not necessarily need a 'conservation architcet' (as listed/accredited by the RIAI) you simply need an architect experienced in conservation.

    I am not a 'conservation architcet' but am an architect experienced in conservation and have done lots of work and planning applications on protected structures.

    As part of planning permissions for protected structures a typical condition would be:

    The works hereby approved shall be carried out under the professional supervision on-site of an architect or expert with specialised conservation expertise, in accordance with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government Conservation Guidelines (No. 9) and in accordance with Best Conservation Practice.

    Just to add there are many engineers also experienced in conservation.

    Just thought I'd clarify. :)


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