Business Details
Heritage Conservation Architects in London
Thomas Ford & Partners is an award-winning architectural practice with nearly a century of collective experience specialising in historic environments. Our expertise lies in transforming culturally significant buildings while maintaining their heritage integrity through meticulous conservation techniques. We combine deep technical knowledge with creative design solutions to address complex challenges in listed buildings and heritage sites. Sustainability underpins all our work, focusing on adaptive reuse and regeneration of structures, urban spaces and landscapes. Our team includes accredited conservation architects who deliver comprehensive services ranging from condition surveys to quinquennial inspections.With strong theoretical foundations and practical experience, we collaborate with Studio Artec to provide expanded capabilities across the UK and Italy. Our approach follows the RIBA Plan of Work, offering tailored services for projects of all scales, from small surveys to large-scale conservation commissions. We maintain strong community ties through our Sydenham base, supporting local cultural initiatives while serving clients nationwide. Our reputation for excellence stems from continuous engagement with historic building challenges since our establishment. We prioritise transparent communication and collaborative problem-solving to meet each client's unique requirements.
Services
Architecture
Conservation
Sustainability
Historic Buildings
Places of Worship
Building Surveys
Urban Regeneration
Heritage Consultancy
Highlights and features
- We offer nine decades of combined experience in historic architecture
- Our team includes accredited conservation architects
- We specialise in complex heritage site transformations
- Sustainability is integrated into all our projects
- We maintain RIBA-accredited professional standards
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- AABC
Services
Architecture
We provide comprehensive architectural services following the RIBA Plan of Work for traditional building contracts. Our expertise covers feasibility studies through to construction, specialising in integrating modern requirements with historic structures. Projects range from newbuilds in heritage contexts to complex conservation commissions across the UK and internationally.
Conservation
Our accredited conservation architects deliver specialist services including condition surveys, quinquennial inspections and historic building reports. We apply deep technical knowledge to repair and preserve listed buildings while maintaining their architectural integrity. This expertise informs our approach to over 350 regular building inspections nationwide.
Sustainability
Sustainability underpins our practice through building reuse and adaptive regeneration. We develop tailored strategies for retrofitting historic structures while balancing heritage preservation with modern energy efficiency requirements. Our approach considers whole-life carbon impacts across building projects and urban landscapes.
People
John Bailey
Director
RIBA and AABC accredited architect with extensive experience in heritage projects and complex conservation commissions across the UK.
Karen Butti
Director
Conservation specialist holding MA in Conservation, with significant contributions to listed building projects and heritage consultancy services.
Suzi Pendlebury
Director
Architect with specialist urban design expertise, managing complex heritage projects that balance conservation with modern functional requirements.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in heritage architecture, conservation projects and sustainable regeneration of historic buildings across the UK.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience with listed buildings including specialist conservation and adaptive reuse projects.
What areas do you cover?
Primarily London and UK-wide, with international projects through our Studio Artec collaboration in Italy.
How are your fees structured?
Fees over £75k projects are percentage-based, with fixed fees for smaller works and time charges for specific stages.
Are you accredited conservation specialists?
Yes, our team includes RIBA and AABC accredited conservation architects with specialist heritage credentials.
