Described as "a jewel in the crown of Barnsley’s cultural offer” by Robin Franklin from Barnsley Council, the 18th century, Grade-II listed Cannon Hall is a country house and museum visited by hundreds of thousands each year. Now, work has begun to repair the roof and protect its precious collections of ceramics, furniture and paintings, including a collection of works by William and Evelyn De Morgan. Insall associate Daniel Elkington explains: “This project is fundamentally about maintaining a safe environment for Cannon Hall’s significant collection and visitors. But it’s also about making the building better, more robust and reinstating a traditional material. The building will become more resilient to changing climate conditions and increasing levels of rainfall, benefitting from widened gutters and downpipes which will help the council maintain it for many years to come.” Work is due to complete in early 2025, but the museum will remain open to visitors throughout the project. Read more in BBC News:
Donald Insall Associates
Architecture and Planning
Chartered Architects and Historic Building Consultants
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Donald Insall Associates is an award-winning AJ100 architectural practice and historic buildings consultancy specialising in the care, repair and adaptation of historic buildings, as well as designing new buildings for sensitive sites. For over 60 years, we have pioneered a pragmatic and creative approach to managing change in the historic environment. Our work is underpinned by rigorous analysis of the built environment to understand its value and significance. We place a high value on specialist knowledge and our members have comprehensive knowledge of traditional building and conservation repair techniques. While we see every project as unique, our aim is always conservation, which means balancing the preservation of a building or place with the need for intervention to ensure its continued vitality. We are distinguished by the expertise of our analysis and advice: our contribution to the process of managing change in the historic environment is authoritative and respected by local authorities, Historic England and other stakeholders. Our work has been recognised with over 200 awards, including the RIBA, Civic Trust and Europa Nostra awards. Donald Insall Associates is a 100% employee-owned practice, consisting of over 120 members across nine UK offices.
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- Architecture and Planning
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- 51-200 employees
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- London
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- 1958
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- Conservation Architecture, Design of New Buildings in sensitive settings, Full architectural services, Historic Buildings Consultancy, Planning application support and advice, 3D Modelling, Historic Interiors, Historic buildings advice, Listed buildings advice, and Masterplanning
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Following months of careful cleaning and repairs at Chester Cathedral, the in-house Works Team is gearing up to install a fossil-rich, Kilkenny limestone, 17th-century Font. This Font will sit directly below Artist Stephen Broadbent’s Pilgrim Porch and will complete the new West end steps and reordering. Cathedral Architect Tony Barton explains "To accord with the Christian welcome to the church, via Baptism, the Font will be immediately visible from the three main doors into the Cathedral, indeed processions via the West Door and Pilgrim Porch will process either side of the Font." Next week, the font will be set in its new home and ready for use.
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The agenda for the AABC 25th Anniversary Conference, at Rochdale Town Hall, on Thursday 10th October 2024 has now been released! We have talks, tours and demonstrations. If you'd like tickets to the Conference, they are available via the eventbrite link. The event is open to members and non-members of the AABC. https://lnkd.in/gTTvtCNx Refreshments and lunch are included in the ticket price. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via our email address, Administrator@aabc-register.co.uk We are looking forward to seeing you there! (5 weeks to go!) #AABC #25thAnniversary #Conference #BuildingConservation #Rochdale #RochdaleTownHall
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Join Insall architect Holly Chapman alongside Madeleine Adams, Charlotte Davies, and panel chair Sarah Hollis for an inspiring and lively discussion on Women in Conservation on Tuesday 10th September, part of Architecture Week 2024 hosted by MWK Architects Ltd in #Northampton. Book tickets to the panel at 78 Derngate, an iconic venue designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1916: https://lnkd.in/eiCSUPMS
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York-based professionals in property, construction, and development, how would you like to network in the Viking age? The First Thursday Festive Special networking event is taking place on December 5th at the Jorvik Viking Centre, and tickets are available now. The team's informal and friendly monthly events are open to all and focused on those involved professionally within the property, construction, development, and associated industries. You can learn more about events and get in touch with the First Thursday: York Property + Construction Professionals via LinkedIn. Book your tickets for the festive special event here: https://lnkd.in/etf8p-ba First Thursday: York Property + Construction Professionals | Rebecca Burrows | Lanpro | nineteen47 Ltd. | York Archaeology
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What do conservation architects and heritage consultants do, exactly? "We're like a doctor with a patient, working very precisely," says architect-trained heritage consultant Dr Victoria Perry. "We negotiate with conservation officers as to how we can do something so it won't harm the significance of a building." Ayaka Takaki — an architect and expert in historic interiors — talks about how she works alongside long-time collaborator Patrick Baty to analyse and restore original paint schemes within listed buildings. "The sheen is very different from a modern water-based emulsion," she says, describing oil-based paints, which are experiencing renewed interest amongst clients. Explore the art of the possible as Mark Ellwood takes an in-depth look at what you need to know when refurbishing your listed home for this weekend's Financial Times. Pick up a copy of FT Home & Weekend, or read the piece online: https://lnkd.in/eku6gJgb
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Opening in 1907, Moseley Road Baths is one of the oldest surviving Grade II*-listed swimming baths currently operating in Britain, and neighbours Balsall Heath Library. Now, after featuring on Historic England’s #HeritageatRisk register and being included in the 2016 World Monuments Watch, the first phase of construction works to restore and redevelop the baths and library will begin in September. ISG has been appointed as the main contractor to deliver phase one building works. Luke Arnold, regional director of ISG, shared they are delighted to undertake construction works on “an iconic landmark in South Birmingham, supporting the local and city-wide community to realize the full benefits and legacy of this exciting project for current and future generations.” Read more in Building Magazine : https://lnkd.in/e6kg4-bt Moseley Road Baths | The National Lottery Heritage Fund | Birmingham City Council | National Trust | Historic England | World Monuments Fund | Friends of Moseley Road Baths | ISG | Max Fordham LLP | Mann Williams Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers | Artelia | Mace
ISG to restore Birmingham’s oldest listed swimming pool
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"What the heritage action has done for this place is remarkable". A lovely piece on BBC News #Wiltshire highlights the positive impact that #Swindon has seen since Swindon Borough Council and Historic England launched the #HeritageActionZone five years ago. We have been working on several sites in the area, including the Swindon Health Hydro. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ewUQSakm
Swindon Railway Village transformed from 'no-go area to a delight'
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The best places to visit during this year's #OpenHouse, according to The Telegraph, include the Grade II*-listed Alexander Pope's Grotto in #Twickenham! The mine of stones, shells, minerals and metals, devised in 1725, came off the #HeritageatRisk register last year after years of conservation work. Read Helen Barrett's top picks in full: https://lnkd.in/eik8d_cW Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust | Open City