HISTORIC BUILDINGS Weston Allison Wright Ltd. has worked on some of the most important historic buildings in England. The practice is involved in work to a wide range of building types from scheduled ruins to complete and occupied structures. Each type raises its own particular issues and requires a carefully developed and individual approach to its conservation. In recent years we have worked at Audley End House in Essex, at Dover Castle, at Bolsover Castle and Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire and at Wrest Park (a Grade I listed mansion) in Bedfordshire. The practice offers advice on the sensitive conservation of historic structures. This includes agreeing the appropriate degree of repair to ensure that the historic fabric is not compromised whilst at the same time satisfying the client's overall brief. This can often be challenging and the specification of the correct techniques and materials and an understanding of the application and impact of modern legislation on historic buildings is of crucial importance. We are able to offer balanced advice and we are skilled at assessing client's requirements and proposing appropriate solutions. In
addition to conservation advice, we have developed specific expertise
in the risk assessment of historic structures and in the application
of current health and safety legislation on conservation projects.
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