Our Disciplines
A complete practice,
one set of principles
Each discipline requires different skills and techniques, yet all are connected by the same principles: understanding historic fabric, selecting appropriate materials, and delivering work of lasting quality.
Surveys & Condition Reports
Every commission begins with careful survey, documenting existing fabric, mapping failure and setting out a clear, honest basis for any intervention.
Design Development & Technical Advice
From measured drawings to method statements, we advise on proportion, detail, materials and technique, translating conservation principles into practical, buildable guidance.
Conservation & Restoration
Our conservation work begins with rigorous investigation and recording. We consolidate, stabilise and repair only what is necessary, preserving as much original material as possible. Reversibility guides every decision.
Decorative Plaster Work
Ceiling roses, cornices, enrichments and run mouldings: decorative work produced by hand, drawn from historic precedent and made to sit naturally within the building.
Specialist Finishes
Lime wash, pigmented lime wash, shelter coats and mineral paints: traditional, breathable finishes mixed by hand and built up in thin coats to suit the substrate and the building.
Traditional Lath & Plaster
We renew ceilings and walls in lime plaster on timber lath, building up coats in the traditional manner to allow the building to breathe.
Lime Plastering
Lime renders, harling and internal plasters applied by hand, using compatible binders and aggregates chosen to suit the substrate and the building's history.
Fibrous Plaster Work
Casting in moulds with hessian and fibre reinforcement allows cornices, panels and enrichments to be produced in the workshop and fixed cleanly on site.
Taken together, these disciplines form a complete practice, one undertaken with the same commitment to craftsmanship, technical understanding and respect for historic buildings.