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P B Jackson Architecture

Conservation Architecture Practice based in North London

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P B Jackson Architecture

P B Jackson Architecture is a new practice – though I, Paul Jackson, have had over 30 years in the profession and most of that in the award-winning Upchurch Associates where I have worked on office and residential projects; new-build and refurbishment and with individuals, developers, churches, Trusts and local authority clients. To gain a better mastery of work on churches and listed buildings I took up Conservation work as a specialism but I have a heart for new as well as old and particularly crafting an elegant response to an architectural challenge.

Beyond conventional building work I have also worked on the repair of war memorials, a new plinth for an equestrian statue, refurbishment of gas-lamps, furniture and banner-design. I regularly work as draughtsman, artist and illustrator and I have been a Trustee with the John Trotter Trust in High Barnet.

About Us

P B Jackson Architecture

P B Jackson Architecture is a new practice – though I, Paul Jackson, have had over 30 years in the profession and most of that in the award-winning Upchurch Associates where I have worked on office and residential projects; new-build and refurbishment and with individuals, developers, churches, Trusts and local authority clients. To gain a better mastery of work on churches and listed buildings I took up Conservation work as a specialism but I have a heart for new as well as old and particularly crafting an elegant response to an architectural challenge.

Beyond conventional building work I have also worked on the repair of war memorials, a new plinth for an equestrian statue, refurbishment of gas-lamps, furniture and banner-design. I regularly work as draughtsman, artist and illustrator and I have been a Trustee with the John Trotter Trust in High Barnet.

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services

List Of Services

  • Quinquennial Inspections and Building Condition Survey Reports
  • Measured surveying Feasibility Studies and Scheme design
  • Design & Access and Heritage Statements
  • Design of Furniture, joinery and Interiors
  • CAD Visualisation (3d), illustrations and artwork
  • Planning applications, Listed Building Consent applications and Conservation Area Consent applications and discharging Planning Conditions.
  • Building Regulations applications
  • Coordination with other construction professionals (Structural Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, M & E Engineers and specialist reports such as Ecology, ground contamination etc.)
  • Construction design and Specification
  • Preparation and issue of tenders to Contractors, specialists and artisan-traders
  • Project Management, site inspections, architect’s certificates.
  • Liaison with Party Wall Surveyors

Profile

Conservation Architect

Listed buildings (Grade I, II and II*), buildings within Conservation Areas, Locally-Listed Buildings and even buildings that are near to Listed Buildings have special challenges, particularly in the eyes of the Local Authority. That said it is not true that you cannot make changes to a ‘Heritage Asset’. I find that a real respect for the property, care and study and detailed presentation can achieve great results. I believe it is an important part of the survival of our oldest and finest buildings that they are fit for the twenty-first century and are loved by the people who care for them so that they continue to grace our streetscape and contribute to its diversity.

I am an accredited Conservation Architect on both the RIBA register and the AABC Register with experience of projects on all grades of listing; on houses; civic buildings; Trust-owned properties; Schools, Gardens and Churches. I am also in the Institute of Historic Building Conservation and a member of SPAB. I am an affiliate member of the Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association, and in a personal capacity I serve on my local Conservation Area Advisory Committee

Quinquennial Inspector

Certain kinds of old building need a five-yearly inspection. This is especially true of churches. I was originally mentored in this by John Wimbleton the designer of the Grade II church of St Paul’s Lorrimore Square. From 2006 I have conducted these inspections for churches (all grades of listing as well as unlisted) in the Church of England Dioceses of London and Southwark, and also for Catholic and Baptist churches.

Each survey is an intense review of how the building is faring structurally and against the elements, but increasingly reviewing its energy performance, access needs or compliance with regulations and best-practice. This leads to a prioritised-list of recommendations. As a church-going Christian myself I also use my privileged position of coming in as an outsider to offer some architectural commentary on the problems and the potential of space, furnishing, lighting, décor and signage to the ministry of the church.

In most cases this has become a continuing relationship of collaboration with each church for repair-projects, re-orderings and introduction of facilities or services. If this is what you need – get in touch to see how I can help you.

Profile

Conservation Architect

Listed buildings (Grade I, II and II*), buildings within Conservation Areas, Locally-Listed Buildings and even buildings that are near to Listed Buildings have special challenges, particularly in the eyes of the Local Authority. That said it is not true that you cannot make changes to a ‘Heritage Asset’. I find that a real respect for the property, care and study and detailed presentation can achieve great results. I believe it is an important part of the survival of our oldest and finest buildings that they are fit for the twenty-first century and are loved by the people who care for them so that they continue to grace our streetscape and contribute to its diversity.

I am an accredited Conservation Architect on both the RIBA register and the AABC Register with experience of projects on all grades of listing; on houses; civic buildings; Trust-owned properties; Schools, Gardens and Churches. I am also in the Institute of Historic Building Conservation and a member of SPAB. I am an affiliate member of the Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association, and in a personal capacity I serve on my local Conservation Area Advisory Committee

Quinquennial Inspector

Certain kinds of old building need a five-yearly inspection. This is especially true of churches. I was originally mentored in this by John Wimbleton the designer of the Grade II church of St Paul’s Lorrimore Square. From 2006 I have conducted these inspections for churches (all grades of listing as well as unlisted) in the Church of England Dioceses of London and Southwark, and also for Catholic and Baptist churches.

Each survey is an intense review of how the building is faring structurally and against the elements, but increasingly reviewing its energy performance, access needs or compliance with regulations and best-practice. This leads to a prioritised-list of recommendations. As a church-going Christian myself I also use my privileged position of coming in as an outsider to offer some architectural commentary on the problems and the potential of space, furnishing, lighting, décor and signage to the ministry of the church.

In most cases this has become a continuing relationship of collaboration with each church for repair-projects, re-orderings and introduction of facilities or services. If this is what you need – get in touch to see how I can help you.

Projects

Residential, Office and Institutional

Grade I listed Civic Building (Porter’s House)

c1500 built by the Porter or Tyrell family Mayoral house nand Civic Venue
  • Borough of Southend-on-Sea, Essex
  • Refurbishment of panelled parlour and cellar
  • Re roofing of the Mace-bearer’s cottage
Specific Constraints:
  • Repair of damaged oak linenfold panels
  • Repair around heavily distorted elm panelling
  • New system of ventilation behind panelling

Grade II listed house in
Essex

c1800 designed by William Wright & P Morley Horder Country House Mayoral house nand Civic Venue
  • Approved extension to Servant’s Wing
  • Changed fenestration, alterations to basement
  • New driveway, terrace and gardens
  • Scheme for conversion of farmstead
Specific Constraints:
  • Land-ownership
  • Barn-Conversion to Residential use in rural settings

Grade II listed cottage in Hertfordshire

c1600 Vernacular house with 1920s alterations

  • New rear Extension in oak framing
  • Addition of living space, bedroom and shower room
  • Enlarged garage with solar panels
Specific Constraints:
  • Low ceilings and sloping hillside site
  • Internal Structural beams feature heavily in listing statement

War Memorial Garden in Broomfield Park

c1928 designed by Robert Phillips Conservation Area and in the grounds of Broomfield house 
  • London Borough of Enfield & War Memorial Trust
  • Refurbishment of temple, pergola and pool
  • New fountain and stained-glass
Specific Constraints:
  • Approval of WMT, Enfield and Friends of Broomfield
  • Reinstatement of recorded vandalised features

Churches

Grade I listed church (St Paul’s Covent Garden)

1631 designed by Inigo Jones; Hardwick, Butterfield, etc The Actor’s Church: busy performance Venue
  • Quinquennial Inspections
  • Gallery changing area, dressingrooms & facilites
  • Accessible WC and Foyer
  • Plinth for Equestrian statue by Bruce Denny
  • Jubilee gardens, Maze and sovereign's coin
  • Refurbishment of gas-lamps

Grade II * listed church (St Anne’s Soho)

1801 designed by John Talman & S P Cockerell Only the tower survived the wartime Blitz
  • Quinquennial Inspection
  • Tower damp-proofing works
  • Phone-antennae installation
  • Entrance reordering(EASA President's award)
  • St Anne Gardens: disability-access scheme

Grade II listed church (St Benet’s Kentish Town)

1908 & 1928 designed by Cecil G Hare Imposing church Imposing church with fine interior
  • Quinquennial Inspection
  • Roof and high-level stonework repairs
  • Reordering of sacristy for WCs and kitchen
  • Glazing and refurbishment of north chapel
  • Access measure

Process

What I ca​n do for you

Briefing

From the outset I shall spend time discussing with you to establish the project brief. A good brief gives clarity to the objectives and gives a sound strategy for the battles to be fought or avoided. I will advise of the other consultants that may be needed.

Preparing

From archive research to preparing measured surveys or condition surveys, existing buildings have to be understood early on. Even in the case of new-build, one must understand the site context and understand the value of consultation, Council policies and guidance.

Designing

The process starts as numerous sketches and models. This can enable us to share in a collaborative investigation of possibilities. With the strict challenges faced in the case of Heritage properties it will be important to anchor our ideas within a sympathetic language of design and materials, but I often find that exploring more lateral-approaches may achieve what is necessary.

Testing-the-water

The Pre-app process allows us to discuss the merits of the scheme with the planners. Ideally there is a meeting and /or a site visit so that we find out what they will support. We learn what reports, studies and consultation they recommend for a smooth outcome. 

Approving

The drawings will be finalised with greater detail. Comprehensive reports and studies may be commissioned and gathered together with a Design and Access statement. Once submitted the application is up for a consultation period of about two months.

Detailing

The scheme is given detail; material, construction-methods and specification. Here I will liaise with consultants to provide packages of information to discharge planning conditions from the consent, for Building Control approval, and ultimately as a schedule of works to be sent to a number of contractors or specialists for pricing.

Procuring

The tender process starts with careful selection of firms with appropriate experience and financial security. I will advise you on selecting the contractor and the programme will be finalised. With the approach of a start date any Party wall notices will be organised. 

Building

I will be providing the contractor with information in a timely manner to maintain the momentum of construction. I shall monitor the progress of work on site and certify when payments are due. 

Handing-over

At the close I shall support you through the handover and initial period of occupancy.