HISTORIC BUILDING CONSERVATION · CAMBRIDGE

To understand
before acting.

Thoughtful conservation, restoration and refurbishment of historic and period buildings, professionally led from initial project definition through to completion.

RÆD

/ræːd/ · Old English · noun
Counsel · judgement · deliberation · considered action

To understand before acting.

Historic buildings rarely benefit from assumptions or predetermined solutions. We begin by understanding the building—its history, significance, construction, condition and the ambitions of its owners—before determining the appropriate course of action.

Buildings have stories. Our role is to understand them, so they can be carried forward.

OUR APPROACH

Conservation begins with understanding.

Every historic building has its own construction, history and pattern of change. We begin by understanding its fabric, the causes of deterioration and the significance of what survives before recommending intervention.

OUR PRINCIPLES

Repair where possible. Replace only where necessary.

We favour compatible materials, appropriate detailing and minimum intervention. Where change is required, it should be carefully considered, technically sound and respectful of the building’s character.

WHAT WE DO.

Specialist care for historic buildings.

We combine informed assessment, traditional materials and careful management to conserve, repair and adapt historic buildings without losing what makes them significant.

01

Historic Building Conservation

Careful repair of traditional fabric using compatible materials and methods, based on a clear understanding of the building and its condition.

02

Restoration & Refurbishment

Sensitive restoration and considered adaptation of historic and period buildings, retaining significant fabric while meeting contemporary needs.

03

Project Management & Professional Oversight

Clear professional oversight from initial investigation and project definition through design, procurement, construction and completion.