Having been prevented in 2020 and 2021 from holding a “live” conference, we are pleased to be able to return to our usual format and venue. The programme should be both of antiquarian interest and informative to churchwardens and others with practical responsibilities for our churches. To help re-accustom you to “live” attendance we are […]
Read MoreLast year SPAB launched SPAB Heritage Awards to celebrate old buildings and the people who champion them. Joining the existing awards, the John Betjeman Award and the Philip Webb Award, will be the Buildings Craftsperson of the Year Award, the Sustainable Heritage Award and the Best Loved Award. These five awards will be presented at […]
Read MoreFitting into the arts programme to enhance Ram Quarter’s cultural offer, the project provides a viable solution to the vacant site addressing the sensitive setting through the creation of a working brewery linked to a taproom and a heritage centre/shop within the historic location. Roger Mears Architects have recently completed the fit-out works at this […]
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The recording of the Historic England webinar ‘Energy Efficiency: Retrofit in Traditional Buildings Policy and Research Update’ is now available at https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/training-skills/online-training/webinars/technical-tuesdays/#retrofitupdate The webinar includes contributions from Nicholas Heath (Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance), Dr Paul Baker (Building Physics Consultant), Harry Paticas (Architect) and Sarah Khan (Roger Mears Architects) and was chaired by Morwenna Slade, Historic […]
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You can now support our project to illuminate the two figures on the façade of the Grade II listed Old Schoolhouse in Rotherhithe and help us get the Mayor of London funding for the Make London Programme! Illuminating the two figurines is one module of the larger Rotherhithe Illuminated! legacy lighting project, which aims to […]
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The Union Chapel has just released a series of short films that tell the story of this non-conformist building, as part of the Union Chapel Heritage Programme funded by Historic England. The programme celebrates the Union Chapel non-conformist heritage, a story of a minority group who were suppressed for their seemingly radical beliefs and who gained significant popular support […]
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While celebrations this year will feel different, we are working hard with What’s On Rotherhithe Group and CES Lighting Designer to deliver the Rotherhithe Illuminated! project in time to celebrate the Mayflower safe return to her home port in 2021 The Rotherhithe Illuminated! project will form part of the Mayflower 400 commemorations and will serve […]
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The Forum aims to bring together both architects and heritage professionals to provide wide range of perspectives on the issues of sustainability and existing buildings. The Forum will be divided into three ‘sections’, each addressing a specific theme: The Political and Institutional Landscape (Tax, Policy, Procurement and Ethics) Sam Balch, Deputy Director at The Department […]
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Roger Mears Architects have started work on Phase II of the restoration of the East Lodge of the Nunhead Cemetery Chapel, Southwark. The East Lodge forms one of the pair of lodges at the northern entrance of Nunhead Cemetery, it is Grade II listed and has been on the Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register […]
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Lord Rookwood (now Rookwood Village) reopens We are very pleased that the Lord Rookwood has just reopened following a complete, high quality refurbishment. The development of the flats upstairs is also complete. The new build residential units are just being finished off as well as the external works. We will follow up with more photos […]
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