WHO WE ARE
A closely knit practice based in Lincoln's city centre, the office has a broad scope of experience, from new projects to conservation, repair and reordering of medieval and historic buildings.
WHAT WE DO
Measured and condition surveys Design schemes for new buildings and buildings of a sensitive historic nature. Historic building recording and analysis Help and advice with grant applications Planning approval and listed building consent applications Building regulations approval applications Specifications and schedules of work Seek tenders Project management CDM-coordination Periodic inspections of historic buildings and churches Feasibility studies
HOW WE DO IT
We take each scheme on its own merits, marrying it to our typical method of appointment, which breaks down our professional service into five simple stages, as follows:
1. Measured survey of relevant parts of property.
2. Alternative designs to scale where relevant, site analysis, design appraisal, statements of support; and justification, detailed scheme, full planning permission and listed building or faculty consent.
3. Detailed drawings and notice under building regulations.
4. Specification and schedule of works, send out for competitive tenders from contractors.
5. Inspections of work in progress to check that contractor is complying with contract, check contractor’s final account.
Separately, we act as CDM-C under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007.
THE PRACTICE
The practice has worked on historic buildings in the East Midlands since 1981, carrying out numerous projects to sensitive listed buildings, many projects being grant-funded from central sources (English Heritage and Heritage Lottery Fund). Over 400 projects on churches have been successfully completed, many of these involving reuse, reordering and conversion, and the majority grant-aided.
Major works on secular historic buildings have also been undertaken, with the ethos when carrying out repairs of minimum intrusion consistent with keeping the structure stable and watertight, but also allowing the substantial character of existing volumes and external elevations to speak for themselves when considering conversion and reuse of buildings. The retention and conservation of existing features in the building is central to the design aims of the practice, whilst at the same time balancing these with the present needs of the building user.
Historic buildings have often suffered from fabric neglect for many reasons including lack of funding for repairs, lack of use, or changing demands of owners. Inappropriate repairs can also lead to significant damage to structures. We have routinely addressed these problems when carrying out EH/HLF funded projects - and in fact, most projects - by adopting a structured approach, working closely with the grant-providers, conservation and other specialists and key deciders in the community.
THE PARTNERS
David Glew
Profession Architect Qualifications MSc RIBA AABC RMaPS Organisations EASA, SPAB, EMESS
David studied Architecture at University College London from 1964 -1969 before working for a London Borough and a central London private practice.
He formed a practice in London which he ran for six years undertaking a large range of architectural projects. In 1981 he took over the established Lincoln practice of John S Johnson & Co. The practice name was changed to David Glew: Architect + Surveyor, but recently became Glew + Smith.
In addition to being registered with the Architects' Registration Board, and being a chartered member of the Royal Institute of British Architects, he is also a member of the Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association and the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. As a member of a profession in which standards should remain high, he also has a programme of continuing professional development for himself, tuned to the needs of his practice.
David was accepted as an Architect Accredited in Building Conservation (AABC) in 1999 after submitting five built projects to demonstrate the experience he had gained over the years in building conservation. He was the first architect in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire to be accredited.
Following the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 1994, David became a registered member of MaPS (Member of the Association for Project Safety), dealing with health and safety matters in the design of buildings, and more recently qualified again under the amended 2007 CDM Regulations.
Currently, David is the chair of several committees, including the East Midlands Earth Structures Society.
Christopher Smith
Profession Surveyor Qualifications BA (Hons), MCIOB, MBIFM, RMaPS Organisations IHBC, EASA, EMESS
After a short period as an assistant topographical surveyor, Christopher studied Land Administration at Bristol Polytechnic from 1970 – 1972, before working as a site engineer on a variety of major construction projects in the Bristol area, including acting as groundworks site agent on large housing schemes. During the mid-1980s he worked as a freelance building surveyor, involved in the design and project management of conservation and refurbishment of listed buildings or buildings in conservation areas. During the 1990s he was employed by Bristol City Council, most of the time seconded to the Planning Directorate where he was a member of the enforcement team.
On moving to Lincolnshire in 1997 Christopher gained a first class honours degree in Heritage Studies, as well as becoming practically involved in conservation and repair of historic buildings. In 1998 he formed his own company ‘Historic Building Research & Survey’, recording historic buildings and carrying out building surveys and measured surveys. From 2005 – 2008 he worked as a technical officer for the MoD prime contractor, being responsible for monitoring and reporting on the condition of buildings on four RAF stations, many of which are listed or of historic interest. In June 2008 Christopher joined David Glew in the new practice of Glew + Smith Architect + Surveyor.
As a Chartered Member, Christopher is on the list of the Surveying Faculty of the Chartered Institute of Building, and is also a Member of the Institute of Facilities Management. He has recently gained by professional experience and examination Membership of the Association for Project Safety, and is qualified to act as co-ordinator under the 2007 Construction Design Management Regulations. He is an Associate Member of EASA (Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association) and an Affiliate Member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation.
Christopher holds a City & Guilds qualification in Adult and Further Education teaching, and has taken an active role in delivering courses and lectures on the historic built environment as a course tutor for the WEA (Workers’ Education Association) as well as delivering lectures to Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln University and the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. He is currently a member of Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days steering group and a member of EMESS (East Midlands Earth Structures Society).
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