Building in Context: New Developments in Historic Areas
The original publication, launched in January 2002, showcases fifteen case studies showing how new buildings have responded positively to their historic surroundings, creating places that are attractive, popular and successful. The publication is fully illustrated and offers advice for people embarking on projects in sensitive locations, as well as providing an interesting account of current architectural thinking for more general readers.
The publication has been distributed widely to clients, architects and planning officers involved in working with buildings in a historic context .
Download the publication here:
Building In Context: New Development in Historic Areas - pdf - 2,943kb
The Building in Context Toolkit
Following the original publication, a pilot programme was launched in the South East region to promote the Building in Context Toolkit, a tool for Design Champions and Heritage Champions (see below report). After the successful pilot programme, the Building in Context Toolkit in the South East was updated in 2007 for Design Champions and Heritage Champions nationwide.
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Report on the South East Region Pilot Programme 2003-2006
This report records the results of a series of design training events for the south east pilot programme. It flags up other checklists and assessment tools in a form that we hope will reassure others that they can provide a helpful service to their community through the planning process.
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Building In Context Toolkit - pdf - 2,600kb
Resources for Design and Heritage Champions
The EH Historic Environment Local Management website www.helm.org.uk provides information, training and case studies for those who make decisions about the historic environment.
Email champions@english-heritage.org.uk for further support and guidance on the Champions role.
CABE's dedicated section for Design Champions is at www.cabe.org.uk , which also has an extensive case study library of best practice built environment examples.
Resources for facilitators of Building in Context Toolkit Workshops
The following link provides information and advice to facilitators of the Building in Context Workshops on how to deliver the workshops.
Facilitators pack information sheets - pdf - 98kb