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Deluge Rainfall: Challenges for Historic Building Rainwater Systems
Deluge Rain Changing UK Weather Patterns: More Deluges, Higher Intensity Over the past few decades, the UK has experienced noticeable...
Apr 23


The Barn at Marcham Priory: History and Conservation of a Tudor-Era Treasure
A Historic Site with Monastic Roots Marcham Priory is a historic site in the village of Marcham, Oxfordshire, with origins tracing back...
Apr 23


Listed Building Consent Audits – What They Are and Why You Might Need One
Listed Building Consent (LBC) audits  are a vital check-up for owners and buyers of historic properties. A listed building  is one...
Apr 22


Restoring Orleton Manor – Breathing New Life into a Timber-Framed Master
Nestled in the rolling Herefordshire countryside, Orleton Manor stands as a sixteenth-century timber-framed treasure with a story...
Mar 3


Project Management vs. Contract Administration in the UK: Key Differences for Construction and Architecture
In the UK construction and architecture sectors, the terms Project Management  and Contract Administration  often come up, sometimes used...
Nov 12, 2024


Understanding Breather Membranes in Roofing: Why They May Not Be Necessary for Historic Buildings
In modern construction, breather membranes have become a common component of roofing systems. These materials can offer benefits such as...
Aug 7, 2024


Hereford Architect: Designing a Mid-Century Car Collector's Dream Home
As a Hereford architect specialising in historic building conservation and innovative new builds, we at Montez Architecture Ltd are...
Aug 5, 2024


Hereford Architect: The Repair of Church Farm Barn
At Montez Architecture Ltd., guided by our experienced architects in Hereford, our recent engagement at Church Farm in Moreton-on-Lugg...
Jul 31, 2024


SPAB Scholars and Fellows come to Visit 2019 - The Spab Scholarship
Towards the end of the summer, we had the pleasure of welcoming the 2021 S.P.A.B Scholars and Fellows to Orleton Manor, one of our...
Jul 25, 2024


A Tranquil Retreat at Villa Saraceno
Finally, some silence. Just me, a glass of wine, a crackling fire, and a Palladian villa. As I sink back into the plush sofas, relaxing...
Jul 23, 2024


Burning Limestone on Mull
Our adventure began with a windy and wet visit to the Scotland Working Party on the Isle of Lismore. Despite the weather, we were...
Jul 23, 2024


What is Listed Building Consent?
Introduction Welcome to the first post in our series on Listed Building Consent! This is a straightforward guide about what Listed...
Jul 23, 2024


Eardisley and Castle Frome Fonts
Eardisley and Castle Frome Fonts The fonts at Eardisley and Castle Frome undeniably originated from the same mason's yard, if not crafted...
Jul 23, 2024


Uncovering History Through Glass Slides at Orleton Manor
Old photographs offer a fascinating glimpse into the past of a building, and we are fortunate to have several notable early photographers...
Dec 20, 2021
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