New Design in Historic Settings

Our approach to new design in historic settings is rooted in a careful balance between innovation and respect for context. We develop contemporary interventions that respond thoughtfully to the character, scale, and materials of their surroundings, ensuring that new additions complement rather than compete with historic fabric. By analysing the significance of the site and its wider setting, we create designs that are both architecturally distinct and contextually appropriate, aligning with established conservation principles and planning policy.

Our service typically involves close collaboration with clients, architects, and planning authorities to shape proposals that are sensitive, well-justified, and deliverable. This includes preparing supporting heritage assessments and design rationales that clearly articulate how the new work integrates with its historic environment. Our considered and evidence-based approach helps to secure approvals while delivering high-quality design outcomes that enhance the setting and ensure a coherent relationship between old and new.