Sarah was one of the presentors at the ASCHB annual conference on Friday 1 April, held at Vauxall St Peters, London. Her talk was part of the afternoon session on climate adaptation. Her talk was on Buildings in use: dealing with discomfort. She explained the basics of thermal comfort, then proceeded to explain thermal comfort […]
Read MoreSarah Khan will take part at this panel discussion on Wednesday 20 October 2021, 4pm to 5:30pm. Tickets available here Practice Clinic: Sustainability – heritage buildings and retrofitting hard to treat buildings (architecture.com)
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David is an AABC accredited architect, with over 14 years of experience as a Partner at Purcell. He has developed a specific expertise for community planning, working alongside communities on regeneration schemes. He is passionate about the ability of historic buildings to provide a motivating focus for community regeneration and takes a keen interest in […]
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SPAB Heritage and Sustainability in Action – Spring CPD Series Session 2 – Retrofit Sarah Khan presented two case studies that have implemented sustainable approaches to traditionally constructed buildings as part of the SPAB Spring CPD series. This session included an introduction to retrofit, followed by a close analysis of the two case studies. The […]
Read MoreRoger Mears Architects celebrated their 40th birthday this year. Roger Mears founded the Practice, and his love for Old Buildings soon permeated the practice ethos and stays with us to this day. In 2015 he was joined by Sarah Khan and Alan Brown as Partners, and the LLP also celebrated its fifth anniversary this year. […]
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We are very pleased that the Repair Project to the West Façade of St Leonard Shoreditch was highly commended at The Hackney Design Awards 2020 in the Heritage and Restoration Category! The Repair project of the 1740 Grade I listed church addressed stone decay, fixing the portico roof and restoring the glass-faced clocks to create […]
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We are very pleased to announce that the restoration of the West Facade and Clock Tower at St Leonard, Shoreditch has been shortlisted for the Hackney Design Awards 2020 in the Heritage and Conservation Category! Hackney Design Awards are a celebration of great design in Hackney. Voting is now open for the people’s choice and young […]
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There are certain events that change the course of one’s life. It is these events that we remember in detail and that continue to excite our minds, informing our thoughts and actions today. It was during a journey to west Wales when Roger and his wife discovered an abandoned watermill in a remote valley. Covered […]
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Passing our passion for Architecture to the New Generation! Our Practice Partner Sarah Khan visited Springfield Primary School to talk to year 4 students about how to recognise Tudor architecture and the different materials used at that time. She had a lovely time explaining Tudor Features to the children, with the help of local landmarks. […]
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Rescue project of a derelict London Chapel is a finalist at RICS London awards 2019 in Building Conservation category This project relates to two Gothic Revival Chapels, located in an historic cemetery in Putney; unused for over 30 years and in a state of dereliction. Stonework was deteriorating, the roof damaged and lead gutters stripped, […]
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