Built Heritage and Conservation

At Restore, our Built Heritage and Conservation services are dedicated to preserving the integrity and cultural significance of historic structures and sites. We conduct detailed research to uncover the history and evolution of places, helping to shape meaningful preservation strategies.

From assessing risks and preparing for disasters to offering expert heritage advice and designing compelling interpretation materials, our work ensures that heritage remains relevant and accessible.

We specialize in heritage assessments, photographic archival recording, and impact evaluations to document and safeguard the unique value of sites.

Our expertise extends to developing conservation management plans, performing condition assessments, and implementing tailored conservation works, all while establishing long-term maintenance solutions to protect heritage for future

  • A laptop on a wooden table displaying a video editing interface with a black and white video of a man speaking. In the background, bookshelves filled with numerous books line the wall.

    Research and History

    Uncovering the stories and evolution of heritage sites through meticulous research.

  • A large, historic, multi-story mansion with a turret, surrounded by trees, a white fence, and a sidewalk with a person walking a dog. Black and white photo.

    Heritage Advice

    Guiding restoration and adaptive reuse designs to honour historical integrity.

  • Black and white photo of a three-story brick building with multiple windows, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a street in the foreground.

    Heritage Impact Assessment

    Assessing how proposed changes may affect the historical and cultural value of sites.

  • Close-up of the architectural detail featuring a stone archway and decorative stonework on a building's exterior wall, with some metal elements and circular cutouts in the upper section.

    Condition Assessment

    Inspecting and documenting the current state of heritage structures for maintenance and conservation.

  • View of a wrought iron gate with intricate spiral patterns in front of a set of stone steps leading up to a church entrance. The church facade has statues, and there are small plants near the steps.

    Photographic Archival Recording

    Documenting structures through high-quality imagery for future generations.

  • Person holding a nails at a cluttered desk with computer keyboard and monitor.

    Heritage Assessment and Research

    Evaluating heritage value and conducting detailed studies.

  • A two-story brick building with arched doorways and a window on the second floor, with a car parked in front on a city street.

    Conservation Management Plans

    Developing tailored strategies for the long-term care of heritage assets.

  • Black and white photo of a historic wooden building with a picket fence and trees in the background.

    Heritage Maintenance

    Establishing ongoing care routines to ensure the longevity of historic sites.

  • Black and white photo of a house with a metal roof, a brick chimney, and a porch. Trees in the background and a grassy yard in the foreground.

    Risk Assessment and Disasater Preperation

    Identifying vulnerabilities and developing strategies to protect heritage from potential threats.

  • A: An elderly man with white hair inspecting a wooden object. B: A black and white diagram of a woodworking workbench and tools. C: Technical drawings related to nails or brads with annotations on cut brads. D: A page from a publication discussing Troggerwellblech, a type of corrugated metal sheet, with images and text. E: A small brick with a heart-shaped hole in it. F: A black and white photograph of a historic building with a tall spire, possibly a church or a town hall. G: Collage of small black and white images, including a horse, a building, and objects. H: Page from a publication with text and images related to bricks, tiles, and construction, including technical diagrams and old photographs.

    Interpretation Design

    reating narratives and visual content that bring heritage stories to life for diverse audiences.

  • Set of four interior window photos showing wear and damage, with labels indicating rust, blistering paint, and deteriorated putty.

    Scan to BIM

    Converting 3D scans to BIM (Revit) for adaptive reuse