The Conservation Architects of Edinburgh

Pivotal to the philosophy and practice of being a conservation architect are the roles of saving, preserving and lengthening the longevity of a building by enhancing its structure and its framework by paying attention to detail, and altering the building as little as possible in the process. Closely related is the process of restoration, which involves uplifting the façade of the building and recreating its original aesthetic appeal.  Every conservation architect Edinburgh produces will use both building conservation, as well as restoration in order to reduce and prevent decay, maintain traditional and historical values and characteristics, utilize top of the line technologies and techniques used in construction, and re-establish the great architecture that has marginally degenerated.

Often, a project will call for a ‘new event’, which is a reinterpretation of an already existent feature of the building. The conservation architect is provided with several opportunities to use his innovation, creativity, and technical skills. The usage of ‘design’ is only applied when it’s appropriate. However, it is a great way of linking past and present. Contemporary design is most often used, for its understanding of traditional materials and structures, and its persistence with attention to detail.

The city of Edinburgh is no stranger to conservation and restoration. The architects Edinburgh has produced have renovated a range of buildings. These include A-Listed Buildings from 87West Bow to Crockets Land at 91 West Bow. These all lie within a World Heritage Site. However, the architects Edinburgh has at its disposal are adept at applying themselves within the constraints of maintaining the original structural and aesthetic appeal of the buildings. The descent of Victoria Street and West Bow along with the elevated walkway of Victoria Terrace, is one of the most beautiful urban works of architecture in Edinburgh.

Lennox Street was built in the middle of the nineteenth century, by vast numbers of different architects Edinburgh produced in its past, and other builders. It hosts a buff sandstone that is of very low quality. Water penetration in the cornices, the door and so on, has resulted in the loss of stoneEdinburgh World Heritage has provided a lot of support for the conservation and renovation of these buildings. These buildings have been subject to massive repairs at the front façade and the rear facade, the ceilings and roof, and the chimneys.

The Mausoleum built in honour of the most famous architect Edinburgh has produced; William Adam was designed by his Son, John Adam in 1753. It is a simple Scots Doric ashlar structure. It sits in the southwest corner of Greyfriars Kirkyard, in Edinburgh. Orignially, it portrayed semicircular arched openings on three sides, springing from two corner piers and a solid rear wall. The north and south doorways were later in-filled, to make space for other family memorials. The initial structure was made sturdier with wrought iron tie-bars, and so on, in order to better support the roof. Additionally, a great deal of physical, organic and pollution caused damage have contributed to the degeneration of this fine work of architecture. This is perhaps yet another job for the conservation architects of the city of Edinburgh, in which they can apply their skill and expertise to maintain the historical glory of the city.