Conservation

In addition to past experience working on a Grade 1 listed building and a scheduled ancient monument, a variety of work has been undertaken by Studio Callaghan to six Grade II listed houses in Central London. Design ranges from external landscaping to complete refurbishments and conversions.

Listed buildings present an exceptional design challenge to integrate conservation and restoration detailing with contemporary design and sustainable environmental requirements. Research on noise impacts on listed buildings has been carried out and designs have been developed to protect interiors from road and underground rail noise.

Projects begin with an assessment of the existing buildings and their context and where necessary a conservation plan is developed. Key elements for offsite restoration are identified early on and a procedure for their careful removal, storage, conservation treatment and reinstatement is developed. On site restoration is preceded by research into the materials, their history and with consultation with conservation officers.