Bench Architects

Our understanding of historic buildings and their context is paramount. We work with a network of craftsmen and contractors, whose traditional building skills are integral to the fine repair and conservation of historic structures. We use our expertise to assess the significance and value of each historic building element. It is this comprehensive research and attention to detail that accounts for our growing reputation for securing Planning and Listed Building Consents and completing complex projects, often where others have failed.

Established in 1997, the members of our practice offer consultancy and full project management from parish churches, country houses to industrial archaeology and commercial properties. We draw on a professional team of Planners, Archaeologists, Historians, Conservators, Heritage and Tourism Consultants, Quantity and Land Surveyors, Structural and Environmental Engineers to suit the economic and architectural requirements of our clients.

What We Do

Bench Architects have established an enviable reputation for the high calibre repair, conservation and extension of historic buildings. We are known for meticulous research to construct award winning proposals to repair and manage change in historic buildings. This ensures our clients capitalise on their investment through the creative reuse of structures and their alteration and extension. We offer a wide range of services from condition surveys, management and conservation plans, non-destructive investigations, detailed repair specifications, and three-dimensional modelling.

Our practice works with private clients, companies and public organisations and has extensive experience of working with Historic England, Local Authorities, Planning and Conservation Officers.