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Crenellated Arts specializes in illustration and digital interpretation services for the arts and heritage sectors in the UK, offering tailored solutions for building conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts. Their mission is to preserve, celebrate, and reimagine the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the UK through innovative visual storytelling. By blending artistry with historical accuracy, the company supports projects that require engaging, detailed visuals to bring historic structures, sites, and narratives to life.
At the core of Crenellated Arts’ offerings are bespoke illustrations and reconstructions of historic buildings and environments. These creations range from detailed technical drawings and watercolour renderings to immersive digital reconstructions. With a deep understanding of architectural heritage and conservation principles, the company ensures that each illustration is both visually compelling and meticulously accurate. Their work often serves as a key resource for conservation reports, restoration projects, and public education campaigns.
In addition to static illustrations, Crenellated Arts provides digital interpretation services designed to enhance engagement with historic sites and narratives. Using cutting-edge tools such as 3D modeling, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR), they create interactive experiences that allow users to explore reconstructed spaces or visualize changes over time. These tools are invaluable for museums, heritage sites, and educational programs, offering audiences a dynamic way to connect with history.
Crenellated Arts also supports private homeowners and enthusiasts by delivering customized illustrations and interpretive materials for historic homes and gardens. Whether documenting the restoration of a Georgian townhouse or illustrating the original layout of a medieval estate, the company helps clients understand and showcase the historical significance of their properties. These services include creating house histories, interpretive signage, and artistic renderings suitable for personal collections or public display.
Ultimately, Crenellated Arts serves as a bridge between the past and present, making history accessible and engaging for a wide range of audiences. Their work celebrates the UK’s architectural heritage while providing practical tools and resources for its preservation. With a commitment to artistry, authenticity, and innovation, Crenellated Arts stands out as a trusted partner for anyone passionate about understanding and preserving historic spaces.
The Centre for Building Conservation Studies (CBCS) is a UK-based institution dedicated to advancing the field of building conservation through comprehensive education and hands-on training. Established in 2019, CBCS aims to become a central hub for learning and discovery in building surveying and conservation. Their mission is to make conservation accessible to everyone by offering specialised courses and training sessions led by established experts, emphasizing practical experience and the application of the latest conservation philosophies and technologies.
CBCS offers a diverse range of courses tailored to various experience levels, from undergraduates and homeowners to industry professionals. Their programs include informative Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions and Level 6 Diplomas in Building Surveying and Building Conservation. These diplomas are designed to provide participants with the skills necessary to conduct surveys of residential, commercial, ecclesiastical, and industrial buildings, as well as to work in property development, heritage sectors, and construction projects. The curriculum covers a wide range of building ages, types, uses, and conditions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the field.
A distinctive feature of CBCS's programs is the inclusion of practical experience through site visits and hands-on tasks. Participants attend the Building Conservation Summer School and engage in international study trips to explore historic sites and contemporary conservation challenges. For instance, in 2025, the Building Surveying Diploma includes a trip to Copenhagen, while the Building Conservation Diploma offers a visit to Bucharest. These experiences are designed to provide real-world insights into the complexities of building conservation on a global scale.
CBCS is also developing a dedicated learning center in a Grade II Listed Building in Gosport, Hampshire. This former Royal Navy property is being transformed into a vibrant community space for heritage skills training, arts, and culture. The facility will offer training in various traditional building skills, including roofing, lime work, carpentry, oak framing, stone masonry, and straw bale construction. This initiative underscores CBCS's commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship and promoting sustainable conservation practices.
For building conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts, CBCS provides an invaluable resource for gaining practical skills, professional qualifications, and a deeper understanding of historic building conservation. Their flexible approach, combining online learning, classroom instruction, and practical site visits, ensures accessibility and affordability. By fostering a passion for conservation and offering hands-on experience, CBCS equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence to care for and preserve historic buildings effectively.
Triskele Heritage is a UK-based organization dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and celebration of historic buildings and landscapes. With a mission to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern conservation practices, Triskele Heritage provides tailored services that empower building conservation professionals, homeowners, and heritage enthusiasts. The company’s work reflects a profound respect for cultural heritage, emphasizing sustainable approaches that honor the authenticity and integrity of historic sites.
At the heart of Triskele Heritage’s mission is the belief that historic buildings are not just structures but living legacies that tell the story of communities, craftsmanship, and culture. The company offers a diverse range of services, including specialist consultancy, condition assessments, and bespoke conservation training. These services are designed to equip professionals and enthusiasts with the knowledge and tools needed to preserve historic structures while maintaining compliance with national heritage standards.
For building conservation professionals, Triskele Heritage provides expert guidance on project planning, materials selection, and traditional techniques. The company’s hands-on training workshops are particularly valued, offering opportunities to learn time-honored methods such as lime plastering, stone masonry, and timber conservation. These sessions not only enhance technical expertise but also foster a deeper appreciation of the skills required to maintain historic buildings.
Homeowners with historic properties benefit from Triskele Heritage’s personalized approach to conservation and restoration. Whether addressing specific issues such as damp management or guiding long-term maintenance planning, the team offers practical, sustainable solutions that respect the character and history of the home. Their advice is grounded in a thorough understanding of traditional building materials and methods, ensuring that interventions are both effective and sympathetic to the property’s heritage.
Triskele Heritage also serves as an invaluable resource for heritage enthusiasts, hosting lectures, community engagement programs, and curated site visits that bring the stories of historic buildings to life. Through these initiatives, the company aims to inspire a wider audience to value and engage with the UK’s rich architectural legacy. In everything they do, Triskele Heritage combines technical expertise with a genuine passion for heritage, making them a trusted partner for anyone invested in preserving the past.
The Victorian Society in the UK is a leading authority dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and design. Founded in 1958, its mission is to protect the rich architectural and cultural heritage from the 1837–1914 period, which saw some of the most innovative and iconic building styles in British history. By raising awareness of the historical and aesthetic significance of these structures, the Society plays a pivotal role in ensuring their survival for future generations.
For building conservation professionals, the Victorian Society offers an invaluable resource, providing expert advice and access to comprehensive research and case studies. Through its work with local authorities, heritage bodies, and property developers, the Society influences planning decisions, ensuring that listed buildings and conservation areas are safeguarded. Its publications, such as The Victorian magazine, and detailed reports on architectural conservation issues, are essential tools for professionals in the field.
Homeowners of Victorian and Edwardian properties benefit significantly from the Society's expertise. The organization provides guidance on sympathetic restoration and maintenance practices, ensuring that the architectural integrity and original features of these homes are preserved. Through workshops, seminars, and a network of specialist contacts, the Society empowers owners to make informed decisions about their properties while enhancing their understanding of their historical value.
Enthusiasts of Victorian and Edwardian design can engage with the Society’s vibrant program of events and activities. These include guided tours, lectures by leading historians, and exclusive access to buildings of interest. The Society’s advocacy campaigns also provide opportunities for individuals to actively contribute to the preservation of endangered sites. Membership offers enthusiasts a deeper connection to the rich history of this period, fostering a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for architectural heritage.
The Victorian Society is more than just a conservation body; it is a movement that celebrates the beauty and significance of Victorian and Edwardian architecture. By combining advocacy, education, and expert advice, it provides a comprehensive platform for conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts alike. Through its tireless efforts, the Society ensures that the architectural treasures of the 19th and early 20th centuries remain a source of inspiration and pride for all.
Civic Voice believes everyone has the right to live somewhere they can be proud of. Our vision for 2020 is for a civic movement with a strong local presence and an influential national voice. We will be active on the national, city and local stage, working in partnership across the UK. Civic societies will perform at the level of the best today and the civic movement will reach more places and benefit more people from all walks of life. Our reputation and authority will make us the first port of call for anyone seeking to develop, conserve or interpret the quality, beauty and character of our towns, cities and villages or to engage people in shaping their future. We will be a source of civic pride and people will know us for our independence of thought, challenging perspective and positive outlook. We will listen, advise, support and act on behalf of communities everywhere. Communities everywhere will know they have a voice and a champion for the place where they live.
Civic Voice is a small light footed organisation. As a national voice with a strong local presence we make a difference where it matters. You will find us lobbying in Whitehall and Westminster, campaigning with local volunteers, speaking out in the media, undertaking research, building partnerships and promoting civic pride. We support local groups and help them work together. We organise a national convention for the civic movement and give local groups a national voice. We combine community action with sense of place for the benefit of everyone.
The Civic Trust Awards are unique. They recognise the best in the built environment, from architecture to planning, townscape to infrastructure, but they are about so much more than this. They recognise the public realm in its wider context, and our continuing belief that development should be for the benefit of people, those who use it, and those who just pass by.
The winners are not simply architecturally advanced, exciting, innovative or striking. They are also of benefit to their local community, and the organisers strive to ensure that every entry is assessed by a local person, whose role is to canvass and represent the views of the people who use or see the building as part of their environment.
Each new design is hand crafted in Britain by our dedicated band of highly skilled and experienced craftsmen.
Our Bespoke Made by HOWE collection allows our customers the opportunity to commission furniture to suit their interior, adapting the size, fabric and detailing – making each new piece truly personal. Contact our friendly orders team for more information.
Our Pimlico Road showroom and 7,000 sq ft Battersea warehouse could furnish everything from a converted sheep shed or your daughter’s first flat to a complete country house or even a room or two of Hampton Court Palace.
It is our mission to provide our clients with furniture of the very best quality and value for money. We believe good value for money represents the most advantageous combination of cost, quality and sustainability. For us cost takes into account the longevity of the piece. By choosing only the best materials, the best methods and the best craftsmen, our furniture is made to last a lifetime and beyond. We envisage Howe furniture as the antiques of the future.
Now based in Guildford with an office in Grantham, CIS Street Furniture Limited was formed over 25 years ago.
It is company policy to stock the widest range of products in the industry with up to 40% of our range held as raw iron stock. CIS Street Furniture has considerable experience in manufacturing specials and one-off designs in many different materials.
Our clients include all of the major supermarket chains, we have dealt with almost every local authority in the UK during our years in the industry along with hundreds of major and minor building contractors. We also supply the merchant trade including: Keyline, Travis Perkins, Buildbase, Wolseley UK, Grafton Group and many other independent merchants too.
CIS Street Furniture is able to provide consultancy services for any restoration/renovation projects throughout the UK. We have been involved in many differing developments throughout the last 25 years. These include conservation, renovation and restoration of cast iron, steel and aluminium features within parks, historic buildings, and also bridges. Specific tasks include repairing or replicating seating, litter bins, signposts, bollards, railings, planters, bandstands and any type of architectural metalwork. All in a wide variety of modern or traditional materials.
Our skilled craftsmen which include metallurgists, foundry men, engineers, designers and fabricators have all the skills necessary to deliver your projects on time, within budgets, to the highest quality. Why not give us a call and see if we can help restore some of our national heritage.
CIAT also administers an accreditation scheme, the CIAT Conservation Register, which identifies Chartered Architectural Technologists competent in the conservation of historic buildings and their surroundings.
Janusz Chyrowski gilder & restorer Master Craftsman. Started in 1987 as an apprentice in his father's studio. In 1997 diplomaed as a Master of Gilding Craft.
Accredited Member of BAFRA (The British Antique Furniture Restorers' Association), Member of The Guild of Master Craftsmen and The Society of Gilders.
Dorota Chyrowska gilder & restorer, graduated with an MA in Protection of Monuments, specialising in conservation (Torun, Poland); for over 20 years worked both for the heritage institution and for private sector; joined the Studio in 2018 to work on restoration of gilded objects; a member of ICON (The Institute of Conservation).
We've saved over 350 special buildings which attract almost 2 million visitors a year. Our buildings are the largest single collection of historic churches in the country. With our help and with your support they are kept open and in use – living once again at the heart of their communities.
We organise a range of study days and excursions and a biennial symposium in which we can explore in more detail these fascinating relics of the past. We publish an internationally-recognised peer-reviewed journal, Church Monuments, and a more informal newsletter. We are active on social media, with a popular Twitter account (over 3,500 followers) and a regular blog. This website shares news about events, discoveries and new resources.
Tomb carvings are not just about death. They also tell us about the living, their sense of identity, their beliefs and hopes. They are of huge artistic importance. Almost all the surviving medieval British sculpture is in churches, and most of it is in the form of monuments. More recent memorials are a treasure trove of vernacular art – Cornish slate angels, skulls and crossbones, the glorious painted wall monuments of the Welsh marches with their cherubs and swags of fruit and flowers. We encourage understanding of all these monuments, and we work with churches and local communities to help to conserve them and make them more accessible.
We strive to attain the high standard demanded with the scope of works from Decoration, Lime Wash, Building Restoration, Stone Masonry, Stone Cleaning, Brick Cleaning, Roofing, Guttering, Lead-work, Alterations, General Building Repairs, Lime Pointing and Lime Rendering.
Established in 1988 in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, we have operated from our offices in Leek since 1999 and currently employ 14 people, headed up by four partners, Chris Hesketh, Martin Mason, Patrick Redmond and Karl Lawton.
The four directors all take a hands-on approach in the design and management of projects across a wide range of sectors, with particular specialist skills and experience in medical healthcare, historic building conservation, regeneration and housing, and community architecture.
We provide acoustic design, analysis and problem-solving for building services, including; AV systems and speech reinforcement, environmental, building and industrial acoustics.
"Our design philosophy is one of integration, complementing the built environment, its aesthetics and other design goals by working in partnership with the client design team to create appropriate and holistic solutions"
This philosophy is supported in the design stage by timely and high-quality input which is then followed through by consultants walkabouts during installation.
Having early involvement during the design stage, we believe, is crucial to the success of any project, particularly with respect to energy use, and after completion, our own design post-mortems feed into a process of continuous improvement with the aim to increase customer satisfaction.
Our commitment to high service standards is the same for each project irrespective of size.
The Museum now has 37 rescued historic buildings that were the workplaces or homes of ordinary people. Every building on site was once somewhere else and either lived in or used by our Chilterns ancestors. By bringing the buildings together at the museum we have built a timeline that helps to tell the story of the Chilterns – a special landscape of rolling chalk hills, traditional crafts and time-honoured ways of life that continue to inspire today.
The Museum also has a working historic farm with livestock that includes sheep, goats, cows and chickens. There are a number of small gardens, cherry orchard and Dig for Victory allotment.
Traditional Chilterns skills and living history are demonstrated through an extensive events and award winning school education program.
The Museum is a popular filming venue and has been used for filming Midsomer Murders, Downton Abbey, Mary Queen of Scots, Grantchester, Horrible Histories and lots more.
The Museum is a charity and receives no government funding. All operating costs are funded via admission charges, Annual Pass sales, private hire, filming, school visits, tea room and catering sales and donations. The Museum is run by a small team of staff and an amazing team of volunteers, fueled by cake and a passion for the Museum and its work.
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When it comes to the development of historic and listed buildings, Chilcroft is the smarter heritage planning partner to have right by your side. Working for its clients on behalf of the historic environment, rather than the other way round, Chilcroft deals with all matters relating to buildings and new developments involving the historic environment.
Whether it is a heritage statement, delisting application, conservation area appraisal or planning and listed building consent applications, Chilcroft can bring to the table all of the necessary stakeholders to accomplish your aims. It works collaboratively with architects, town planners and surveyors to realise the best designs and negotiate directly with your local planning authority, to unlock the potential in your property.
From new builds to house extensions, townhouses to commercial real estate and leisure facilities to outbuildings, the company's experience, throughout the South-East of England and Central London, places it at the heart of the action and it excels at complex developments.
With a background in planning and conservation, Chilcroft remains open to the possibilities of development and the added value it can bring to any proposal.
As conservation architects, our work is primarily concerned with the restoration, alteration and refurbishment of historic buildings, either in a full design/project management role or as consultants for projects requiring a conservation input.
Working from offices and studios in Bath, our projects encompass:
- Work of all kinds with historic buildings of all sizes, including private houses, churches and national monuments
- Full architectural design, from conception to construction
- Contract management and inspection of works on site
- Feasibility studies, condition surveys and forward maintenance plans for historic buildings and estates
- Liaison and compliance with grant aiding bodies, including cost control and project management
- Specialist ecclesiastical architecture services
We also offer a wide range of supporting services, including historical research and written justifications, access audits and planning supervision services. We’d be delighted to discuss your specific requirements.
This recognition has enhanced the status of horticulture as a profession which demands high level skills and continuing professional development. Chartered status has also strengthened the influence and therefore the voice of the CIH and all horticulturists with government and policy makers.
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) is the only organisation that can truly claim to bring together all professionals involved with every aspect and facet of the diverse industry that is horticulture. There are organisations concerned with such specialist areas but most horticulturists, whatever the career path they have chosen within horticulture, see themselves as part of the broader industry.
Membership of the Institute provides a unifying force that draws together horticulturists who may be pursuing very different career paths and ‘uniting a growing profession’.
The CIOB launched its Building Conservation Certification Scheme in 2017. Members with appropriate qualifications and experience can now be certified at three levels:
Registered - professionals with some experience and knowledge in the area of heritage and conservation;
Proficient - professionals with significant experience of traditional buildings including listed buildings and scheduled monuments;
Certified - experts in the field with a deep understanding of the significance and historic value of buildings and the philosophy of building conservation
History of the Institute
The Institute was created in 1982 as the Institute for Field Archaeologists and became the Institute for Archaeologists in 2006. We achieved a Royal Charter in December 2014. Our Brief History of CIfA (PDF file) provides an overview of why the Institute was established and what it has achieved to date.
Professional networks and area groups
Our professional specialist networks and area groups provide a forum for discussion and development within the many strands of professional archaeology - from the marine environment to buildings archaeology, forensic archaeologists to geophysicists, and from the new generation through to current experts in graphics archaeology. Our groups help CIfA achieve the ambitious aims set out in our 2010-20 Strategic Plan, which provides the roadmap for our current business plan.
Professional Associations Research Network
As a member of the Professional Associations Research Network, CIfA is:
- Keeping up-to-date with the latest sector research and best practice guidance
- Equipped through training and events to deal with the challenges professional bodies face
- Part of an active network of professional bodies that learn from each other