Building on the Past: Innovation & Integrity in Heritage Conservation

Building on the Past: Innovation & Integrity in Heritage Conservation

Join three exceptional experts in their field for a look at working in the heritage sector. Discover how the team employ ground-breaking techniques in the restoration and preservation of heritage projects throughout the region.

Speakers: 

Stuart Edgar at KLH Architects has a passion for historic buildings and has been involved in restoration and conversion projects on non-listed and listed projects up to Grade I and obtained his AABC accreditation in 2022. He now heads the practice's conservation team. Notable projects include restoration of Grade I Unitarian Meeting House, Ipswich Regent Theatre, St Mary at the Elms Cottages and various ecclesiastical repairs.

Kevin Clark is director of heritage engineering at Conisbee, leading on projects that involve the inspection, appraisal, repair, and conservation of all manner of historic buildings, structures, and throughout the UK. He is a CARE Accredited engineer, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts. The team’s clients include The Royal Household, the National Trust and the Science Museum Group and many more.

Zoe Skelding an architect at Purcell, has worked extensively across the public, cultural and education sectors. She is adept at managing demanding projects with institutional clients and finding acceptable solutions for stakeholders with varying priorities. She is enthusiastic about innovations in environmentally responsible design and their application to both heritage and new building projects. She has particular technical and design skills and enjoys working alongside specialist craftspeople on sites.