Donald Insall Associates

Describe the work your company carries out

Donald Insall Associates is an award-winning architectural practice and historic buildings consultancy specialising in the care, repair and adaptation of historic buildings, as well as designing new buildings for sensitive sites. For over 60 years, we have pioneered a pragmatic and creative approach to managing change in the historic environment.

Our work is underpinned by rigorous analysis of the built environment to understand its value and significance. We place a high value on specialist knowledge and our members have comprehensive knowledge of traditional building and conservation repair techniques. While we see every project as unique, our aim is always conservation, which means balancing the preservation of a building or place with the need for intervention to ensure its continued vitality.

We are distinguished by the expertise of our analysis and advice: our contribution to the process of managing change in the historic environment is authoritative and respected by local authorities, Historic England and other stakeholders. Our work has been recognised with over 200 awards, including the RIBA, Civic Trust and Europa Nostra awards. Donald Insall Associates is a 100% employee-owned practice, consisting of over 120 members across eight UK offices.

Give examples of up to three projects you have undertaken

 

Temperate House, Kew Gardens, London
Client: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Type: Historic Building Conservation, Conservation Planning, Historical Research
Link: https://www.donaldinsallassociates.co.uk/projects/temperate-house-precinct-project/ 

 

Private House, Llandwrog
Client: Private Client
Type: New build in an historic area
Link: https://www.donaldinsallassociates.co.uk/projects/private-house-llandwrog/ 

 

Chester Cathedral
Client: Chester Cathedral
Type: Historic Building Conservation
Link: https://www.donaldinsallassociates.co.uk/projects/chester-cathedral-at-height/

HESPR 'Designated Service Adviser'

Name: Joanne Fisher

Job title: Practice Director, Historic Buildings Consultancy

Tel: 020 7245 9888

Email: joanne.fisher@insall-architects.co.uk

Which of the following roles do you consider your company carries out under the HESPR scheme?

Historic Building conservation YES

Conservation planning YES

Architectural design and new build in historic areas YES

Historical research YES

Historic area assessments YES

Project Management YES

Archaeology

Other