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Rob Toal
BArch, BA (Hons) Arch, Dip Arch Tech, Passivhaus Designer
benjamin+beauchamp architects
Rob is an AABC accredited conservation architect who specialises in the conservation, repair and adaption of historic buildings, playing a leading role in their creative re-use. Recently he was involved in the unique transformation of a large and historic country Estate at the Newt in Somerset. He is currently involved in the ongoing conservation works and planning at Longleat House, quinquennial inspections at numerous churches and sustainable reuse of historic farmsteads utilising low carbon technologies.
James Sibson
BA (hons), BArch, RIBA, AABC
FCB Studios
James is focused upon delivering design solutions developed from an intricate understanding of existing and historic buildings and context. He has worked across the UK on projects ranging from the discreet though to the large-scale redevelopment of urban sites. He seeks to embed a strong philosophy of reuse and to maximise cultural engagement of historic buildings and settings. He is also co-chair of the Heritage Group feeding into the UKNZCBS.
Andrew Simpson
BSc BArch ARB RIBA
NVB Architects
Andrew has extensive experience working in the education sector. His practice combines Architecture and Landscape design to create spaces for learners of all ages - from infants to adults. Working on all stages of design from urban planning and master planning, to technical design and delivery, he has developed related specialisms in heritage, SEND provision, and spaces for music. He is passionate about our investment in education as a driver for change in society.
Claire Smith
BSc, MSt(cantab), CEng, FIStructE, MICE, Hon DEng
Buro Happold
Claire is the office director for the 550 strong Bath (founding) office of Buro Happold. She was made a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers in 2016, a Partner at Buro Happold in 2018 and an honorary Doctor of Engineering in 2022. During her time in consultancy, she has worked on a wide variety of new build and refurbishment projects including educational, cultural and leisure buildings with much of her work focused in the South West market, where she is leading Buro Happold’s work in the Temple Quarter Enterprise zone. A strong theme of her work is the desire to produce structures that are expressive of the material properties of which they are constructed. In addition to her role at Buro Happold, Claire is on the South West Council of the Confederation of British Industry, leads the Climate and Nature group for the Future Ambition Board for BANES and sits on the Industrial Liaison Panel at the University of Bath.
Edward Tarratt
BSc (Hons), Dip, CMLI
LUC
With over 18 years’ experience as a Landscape Architect, Ed, an Associate Director in LUC’s Bristol Design team, brings expertise to a diverse range of projects, including grade I listed landscapes, universities, hospitals, schools, housing, film studios, and parks. Recently, Ed led the landscape design elements associated with the successful Bristol Zoo Gardens planning application. He has a passion for all things design, with a particular interest in plants and the creation of resilient landscapes.
James Webb
BSc(hons) MSc (hist con) Pg Dip UD IHBC
Forum Heritage Services
James Webb is a planning consultant with over 25 years’ experience and Director of Forum Heritage Services, a consultancy specialising in the historic environment. He worked as a principal conservation officer for several local authorities in the UK, including the City of Westminster, Hampshire, and Dorset Councils. James has sat on several design panels including the Cornwall Design Review Panel and the Bournemouth Design Panel. He was a Trustee of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation and remains as the Dorset representative for the South-West region.
Charles Wellingham
BA (Hons) BArch ARB AABC SPAB Lethaby Scholar
Connolly Wellingham Architects
Charles is a practicing Architect and lecturer with a passion and expertise for the conservation, continuity and reuse of our built heritage. He was elected to undertake the SPAB Lethaby Scholarship in 2014, and elected to join the AABC conservation register in 2016. Charles brings a particular expertise for contemporary design in sensitive settings, including strategic master planning for heritage sites and environmental upgrade.
Alexander Wright
BSc(Hons), Dip Arch, MDesS, FHEA, ARB, RIBA
Chair
University of Bath
Professor Alex Wright is Head of Architecture at the University of Bath. He is a graduate of the University of Bath, Cambridge University, and Harvard University, where he studied as a Harkness Fellow. He worked in private practice for 15 years before accepting a full-time academic position in 2005. Alex is an expert adviser to the Ministerial Advisory Group for the Department for Communities (Northern Ireland) and is Chair of the Swindon Design Review Panel for Creating Excellence.
