Heritage & Conservation Projects

At Simons Design we specialise with working with historic Listed Buildings and challenging developments in Conservation Areas. Our expertise and dedication to the built environment enable us to unlock the potential and value of heritage sites while carefully preserving and enhancing their unique significance. Our Associate Director, Daniel Christie, is an Architect Accredited in Building Conservation (AABC), a qualification required by many grant funding bodies, including the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), for leading heritage and conservation projects.

Related Projects

Church of All Saints, Stapleford

This project involved a range of internal and external fabric repairs to a charming village church, featuring a 12th-century Norman tower and a later 18th-century Georgian nave. The works included external masonry repairs, stabilisation measures, internal lime plastering, joinery restoration, timber redecorations, glazing repairs, drainage improvements, and full redecoration of internal walls and ceilings.

Client: Parochial Church Council

Construction Value: £50K

Involvement: RIBA stages 0-7

Grade Listed II

Completed: 2024

Skendleby Hall

This project involved conducting a detailed building condition survey of the existing building fabric, akin to a Quinquennial Inspection, for the current owner of the property.

Following these initial inspections and investigations, Simons Design developed preliminary sketch proposals for a mini-masterplan of the estate. This strategic plan outlines a phased programme of future works over several years, enhancing and expanding the existing facilities at Skendleby Hall to establish it as a premier luxury exclusive-hire venue, nestled in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Client: Private

Involvement: RIBA stages 0-2

Grade Listed II

Completed: 2023

Worksop Priory Gatehouse

The works to the Priory Gatehouse consist primarily of internal refurbishment and repair works to support the continued use of the building. The works include the removal of redundant fixtures and services, minor internal alterations, and the installation of new facilities, including a kitchen area, accessible WC and associated ancillary spaces. Additional works include localised re-pointing of the existing stone masonry using lime mortar, upgrades to electrical and mechanical services, and the installation of discrete security measures such as external CCTV. These works are limited in scope and are intended to improve the functionality of the building while retaining its existing external appearance and historic fabric.

Completed: 2026

Grade Listed I

  • All Saints, Branston Church

  • Alive Church Grantham