Hill Harvey-Wood’s appreciation and understanding of how historic buildings shape the present day informs our approach to preservation and contemporary adaptation.
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Hill Harvey-Wood care for, respect, and learn from our built heritage, finding subtle and imaginative ways to bring new life to traditional forms.
Architectural heritage has shaped both founders’ careers. Alex Hill started his professional education restoring a Grade II* embassy in Kensington for an art collector. He then contributed to historic projects at David Chipperfield Architects, including the Grand in Nieuwpoort, Belgium gaining approval for his ambitious renovation plans to this Belle Epoque hotel – by understanding its essence and showing it could regain its status in the seaside town.
While at David Chipperfield Architects, Christopher Harvey-Wood worked on a series of exquisite buildings such as the recently opened 30 Grosvenor Square where he led the façade restoration and extension of Saarinen’s US 1960 embassy.
In sensitive heritage contexts, we bring to life the unique qualities of historic buildings, deepening our understanding through research, drawing, modelling, and discussion. This thorough approach empowers clients to explore how buildings can adapt to energy efficiency, sustainability, and responsible material use.
Current creative renovations of historic buildings include a new Walsall Leather Museum, The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Richmond, and College Hill in the City of London.
We promote reusing structures in both historic and modern buildings, focusing on maintaining material and contextual integrity. And through collaboration with our partners Cultural Associates Oxford, we are able to connect heritage projects to social impact , business planning, identity, and purpose.
Related Projects:
40 Esplanade
Cyfarthfa
Walsall Imperial
Wenford Dries
External Links:
Grosvenor Square
The Grand
The Royal Academy of Arts