Selected Projects : Arris Heritage Consulting

SELECTED PROJECTS

SAINTFIELD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
NLHF Heritage Grants Application

SDA commissioned Arris to provide advice and guidance on the preparation of a grant to National Lottery Heritage Grants fund, for the establishment of a community park in Saintfield's 'Windmill Field', a Scheduled Monument with significant industrial, cultural and national heritage. To date, £136,000 has been awarded from NLHF to develop the project.

PORTAFERRY REGENERATION Heritage-Led Action Plan

A multi-faceted action plan for the coastal village of Portaferry, as part of a NLHF funded Resilient Heritage project. We identified key assets and opportunities through on-site analysis and detailed consultation with a range of stakeholders. Detailed project narrative was provided for individual projects, and the Plan was commended by client and stakeholders. Led by us in collaboration with destination development experts Louise Browne Associates.

VERNACULAR FARM GROUP WITH THATCH,

CO. ANTRIM - Heritage Statement and Level 3 Survey

Arris Heritage Consulting was commissioned to prepare a detailed Level 3 survey and Heritage Statement for this non-listed vernacular group, as a requirement of planning permission. The commission involved detailed primary research, fabric analysis, and limited decorative research was also commissioned.

THE LIBERTIES, DUBLIN

Research for NDA Masterplan

Arris Heritage Consulting provided research services to conservation advisors Alastair

Coey Architects, on fifteen buildings in this historic and nationally significant area, to

inform the NDA Masterplanning process. The group pictured includes two of Dublin’s earliest buildings.

DENMARK STREET, DUBLIN
Heritage Impact Assessment

We prepared a Heritage Impact statement for conservation and repair works to the shopfront of this Protected Structure. The project involved careful assessment through desktop research and analysis, and accompanying paint research was prepared separately by Decowell Conservation.

FORMER MILL, BALLINDERRY – Design & Access Statement (mixed-use C19 traditional building)

We provided specialist services to Des Cairns Architecture, outlining the history and development of a C19 former mill, house and shop in the village of Ballinderry, preparing a Design & Access statement for refurbishment works and responding to specific queries regarding the significance of historic elements.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE, BELFAST

Heritage Statement & Statement of Significance

Statement of Significance and heritage analysis prepared to support an condition survey of Frank Matcham’s nationally significant auditorium in advance of major refurbishment, for Decowell Conservation.

NATIONAL INVENTORY of Architectural Heritage
Various Locations in Republic of Ireland

Architectural heritage recording and research for several phases of Ireland’s National Inventory. Editing of all records for Dublin Phase 14, and training of specialist teams in high volume survey technique and methodology.

PRIVATE HOUSE, CO. DOWN

Heritage Statement & Statement of Significance

We prepared a comprehensive Heritage Statement for the original historic interiors of a private C19 listed building to inform proposals for its restoration. A professional report clearly laid out significance, provided data sheets for each principal space, and recommendations for conservation and mitigation of key decorative elements.

HERITAGE VALUE STATEMENT POLICY BH15

Concrete Vernacular

Arris prepared a comprehensive Statement of Heritage Value for a group of early C20 in-situ concrete under the requirements of Policy BH15 (Re-Use of Non-listed Vernacular Buildings), to accompany a planning application. Research and comparative analysis was provided, demonstrating clear heritage value through an understanding of the cultural and technological context of the asset type.

PROFESSIONAL TALKS

Talk about the process of preparing a detailed Conservation Management Plan for an inter-disciplinary NLHF funded project at Belfast City Cemetery.
Training for contractors on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage survey of Dublin on high volume survey processes, research, recording and evaluation of heritage buildings.
Presentation on Informed Conservation in Practice to post-graduate students at Queen’s University Belfast School of the Natural and Built Environment.