Our Built Heritage

In this episode I am joined by Tiffany Snowden from Blue Willow Heritage. Tiffany is the Director of Blue Willow Heritage, having founded the company following over a decade of work in the historic environment sector with a focus on both built heritage and archaeology. She is a fully accredited member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists at their highest level (MCIfA) as well as being a f...

In this episode I am joined by Sean Matten from Ramboll, a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company, delivering expertise and sustainable solutions to clients and partners. Ramboll were Founded in Denmark in 1945 and today they operate across 35 countries. They combine deep local insight and experience with a global knowledge base to create sustainable societies and drive positive...

In this episode I am joined delighted to be joined by Peter Galloway from the Printmaker’s Inn in Savannah, Georgia. Peter is the proud owner of a historic building which is older than Savannah itself!   We talk about how Peter came to be the proud owner of 2 historic mansions. The history and work he has undertaken especially after he dismantled and reassembled one of the houses from its original...

In this episode I am joined by Mark Somerfield, a heritage consultant working with private clients and currently working with the Canal & River Trust as an advisor.   We talk about how Mark came to work in the industry and some of the incredible projects he has been involved in including the work he is currently undertaking with the Canal & River Trust. It is a real eye opener into what co...

In this episode I am joined by Philip Gaches from Gaches Traditional Plasterers. A family owned business offering conservation services in historic plasterwork drawing on over 75 years of experience working in the conservation of plaster internally and externally.   They have worked on some incredible buildings including a few you may have heard of such as Strawberry Hill House, a Gothick Revival...

In this episode I am joined by Shanell Johnson, an experienced Senior Project Leader working within the government, including looking after the Houses of Parliament after starting as a sandwich student and working her way up. We talk about the changes she saw during her time whilst working at the Houses of Parliament. Both in terms of to the building itself, where parts of it are over 1,000 years...

In this episode I am joined by Diane Benn from High Flying Comms, an independent marketing communications consultancy specialising in working with clients in the built environment sector. Diane has worked with many of the biggest names in the industry advising and developing their brand and communications strategy. Whilst it may seem strange talking about marketing and communications strategies on...

In this episode I am joined by Holly Gerrard from ID Planning, an independent planning consultancy offering creative and innovative planning solutions to complex regeneration proposals based in Leeds and Sheffield but working throughout the UK. Holly is their specialist heritage consultant. Holly and I discuss her work and how she found herself in such an interesting industry. We talk about the ra...

In this episode I am joined by Marie Woods from Heritage Adventures, an independent archaeologist and heritage consultant working with councils, contractors and architects to support them with their projects by examining sites and producing reports to assist them in achieving their goals. Marie also runs heritage workshops with schools and museums working nationally. Marie and I discuss where her...

In this episode I am joined by Ian Collins, co-founder of Mesh Architects in Chapel Allerton, Leeds. They are an award-winning practice who work on residential and commercial projects including repurposing and caring for traditional and listed buildings. Ian offers some top tips and great insights into how he and his team works using a few case studies to bring it to life. Along with his favourite...

In this episode I am joined by Clare Booth from CLB Heritage, an independent heritage planning consultancy helping to guide clients through the entire planning process from conception to development working in the public and private sectors working across North Yorkshire and North East.  Clare and I discuss her work and how she found herself in such an interesting industry and where her sense of p...

In this episode I am joined by Michiel Brouns from Brouns & Co. A UK manufacturer of natural linseed oil paint based in West Yorkshire where the paints’ raw ingredient, flax, is grown. The business was founded by Michiel a historic building conservation specialist, who gained his expertise surveying historic buildings in his native Netherlands, before moving to the UK in 2006 and setting up Br...

In this episode I am joined by Dr Joanne Harrison from Harrison Architectural Heritage, an architectural practice based in Wakefield. Joanne is an architect, retrofit assessor and coordinator, heritage consultant and researcher, with specialisms in historic building conservation and sustainable design. Her work includes private residences, educational facilities, commercial projects along with wor...

In this episode I am joined by Rebecca Thompson, Director of Property at St Paul’s Cathedral where responsibilities include leading the strategic development to ensure compliance, maintenance and restoration of this magnificent iconic building and its associated estate. Rebecca and I discuss her work and how she got into working within the heritage sector, and how powerful apprenticeships can be a...

In this episode I am joined by Professor John Edwards who is an authority on working with older properties with a wealth of experience including working with Cadw (the Welsh Government body responsible for safeguarding the historic built environment) as the Assistant Director as well as working with Historic England and the Chartered Institute of Building where he delivers courses which is where w...

In this episode I am joined by Dr Emma Wells who is an authority on the research and reporting of ecclesiastical and secular historic buildings, commercial sites, landed estates and sustainability solutions. Emma is also a published author and regular broadcaster whilst also heading up SLR’s historic building team where they offer all manner of services including reports in heritage and archaeolog...

Hello and welcome to Our Built Heritage with myself Alexis Nicolaidis. This podcast is for anyone interested in historic buildings. This could be a traditional cottage, a Victorian terrace, a Georgian manor house or even a stately home. Whether it is listed or not, they are all special and interesting and part of Our Built Heritage.   As a heritage interior designer, I am obsessed by our built her...