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Past and on-going Projects

Back extension

Grade II* listed building in Wandsworth

The owners wanted to replace the existing back extension. They aspired for a generous kitchen and dining that could accommodate family and friends.  

The client’s architect reached for the Historic Building Studio to act as a heritage consultant for the project. Advising on the best layout and materiality, the proposal was respectful to the historic fabric while achieving the client’s goals.

The proposal for this project obtained Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent in 2021. You can read more about this project here.

Client's review

“It was a real pleasure to work with Eva. We learnt so much about our own house that Eva’s report is now a family heirloom!

Her research has helped us fashion our own project and given us confidence that the planning officer will see things like we do. All of that with the utmost professionalism.“

Sebastien Bourgeois, Grade II* listed homeowner in Putney (Wandsworth)

Historic Building Studio can help you when buying a listed building

Assesment before buying

Grade II listed building in Hertfordshire

Historic Building Studio was hired for this project in conjunction with a structural engineer. The work included a site visit and a report.

The client was in the process of buying a grade II listed building and wanted clarity on the general condition of the house, its future maintenance and possibilities for change.

Client's review

“Eva gave me reassurance and understanding about the building and its condition, which led to purchase with confidence and enthusiasm.”

Jack Bennett, Grade II listed buyer in Hertfordshire

Pre-application before buying

Grade II listed building in Tower Hamlets

Historic Building Studio collaborated with the client’s architect for this project. Together we prepared a proposal for Pre-application submission. The client and I attended work together on the presentation of the meeting with the officers at Tower Hamlets council.

The meeting provided key information on developing a further proposal for a Planning and Listed Building Consent application.

Client's review

“Eva did a fantastic job with the preparation of our pre-application to the council of Tower Hamlets. The report she wrote and the in-depth analysis she did was instrumental in getting the right inputs (and responses) from the planning directors.

Professional, easy to work with and available. I cannot recommend her enough.
Thanks Eva!”

Franck Elmaleh, Grade II listed buyer in Tower Hamlets

Grade II listed Cottage in Devon

Planning advice for refurbishment

Grade II listed building in Devon

Following a recent purchase of a cottage in Devon, the client required clarity on a future refurbishment project. 

Client's review

“We greatly enjoyed working with Eva on our house project. Eva is very professional and enthusiastic. After an initial assessment of the house, Eva provided us with a clear strategy on how we could approach the project, considering our specific circumstances.

The communication with Eva was excellent. She always responded promptly, providing a great level of detail. Her professionalism, creative approach and insights helped us feel more confident in understanding the heritage planning process and that our application would be up to and beyond the required standards.”

Anastasia Vikhornova, Grade II listed buyer in Devon

Heritage report

Grade II listed building in Haringey

The client’s architect invited Historic Building Studio to collaborate as a heritage consultant to develop a new building adjacent to a listed building and refurbish the latter.

As a result, the client and their architect better understood the planning process.  This benefit the final proposal and Planning and Listed Building Consent was achieved in 2022.

Client's review

“Eva guided us during the application process. She produced a comprehensive heritage statement for our grade II listed, indicating which repairs were needed and how to tackle them. She also advised on the planning application for the land adjacent to the listed building and assisted during the discharge of conditions.”

Joan Lim, Architect at XL Design Studio in London

Historic Building Studio work at Clapham Common South Side Crescent Lodge grade 2 listed

New opening to an existing terrace

Grade II listed building in Lambeth

The client wanted to widen the opening at the back of a mansard to improve the connection to an existing terrace and benefit from more light into his flat.

Historic Building Studio advised the client on the best proposal that balanced planning approval while still achieving his aspirations for a lovely terrace.

Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent were granted in 2022.

Certificate for roof replacement grade II listed building

Roof replacement and repairs

Grade II listed building in Hackney

The client required a roof replacement as soon as possible after discovering that the roof at their new house was failing. The repairs were so extensive that replacement was the right path to guarantee a weathertight roof for 100 years more. 

Historic Building Studio advised the client on the best strategy to obtain faster permission from the local authority. The cost and time invested in the production of documents were reduced by using a Certificate of Lawfulness instead of applying for planning and listed building consent. 

A Certificate was obtained in 2022.

Client's review

“Eva was fantastic. In addition to successfully getting the approval for works on our replacement roof, she advised us on the most efficient and economical way to obtain the necessary permissions. I recommend Historic Building Studio and look forward to working with them again in the future!”

Jeremy Same, Grade II listed building owner in Hackney

Removal of a pillar

Grade II listed building in Cotswold

Historic Building Studio is working in collaboration with AKS structures and Riviere Interiors for the refurbishment of a kitchen and dining. This includes the removal of a central pillar.

Although an apparent task, the project required historic investigation, a Pre-application process and opening up works to build a strong case for planning.

Client's Interior Designer review

“Thank you, Eva. I am so pleased and impressed. You have done such a great job handling this sensitively and logically and I’m sure we can create a great new space.”

Robert Young, Director Riviere Interiors 

ON GOING

Internal alterations and addition to an outbuilding

Grade II listed building in Hampshire

Historic Building Studio was hired as the architect for the refurbishment project. This mainly included internal alterations to accommodate the grade II listed building to the client’s needs. And the addition of a toilet to an outbuilding.

The work was in collaboration with the client’s structural engineer and under the supervision of the National Trust. The proposal was granted Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent in 2022.

Work continues to provide drawings for the client’s contractor and attend to the client’s requirements when work starts on site.

Client's review

“Thank you so much for everything, not sure I could have done any of this without you!”

Project manager at Francis Sultana Ltd

ON GOING

Back extension

Grade II listed building in Islington

Historic Building Studio is currently working as a heritage consultant to support the work of Project London.

The project consists of adding a new back extension and other alterations. 

Client's Architect review

“Really enjoyed working with Eva. She was very helpful and provided much needed in depth research and commentary on the design approach. Very much hoping we will have an opportunity to work together again in the future.”

Kirsten Macfarlane, Architect at Project London

ON GOING

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