S1. Ep 4. In conversation with Dr Joanne Harrison from Harrison Architectural Heritage
Description
In this episode I am joined by Dr Joanne Harrison from
Harrison Architectural Heritage, an architectural practice based in Wakefield. Joanne is an architect, retrofit assessor and coordinator, heritage consultant and researcher, with specialisms in historic building conservation and sustainable design. Her work includes private residences, educational facilities, commercial projects along with work in the retail and industrial
sectors.
We talk about how Joanne got into the industry and the
knowledge she gained from undertaking her formal qualifications.
Joanne and I discuss working with older properties and how early engagement is so important. Along with the need for recognising that traditional buildings are different and the way they should be cared for must also be different. Not all buildings are created equally or in the same way.
We talk about the stigma attached to back-to-back houses but how important they are. Plus, the joy and fun and problem solving when working with older properties and modern intervention vs traditional, which should it
be?
Joanne outlines how she works with a client and how she
approaches a project referencing some interesting case studies to help demonstrate it along with the importance of engaging the right people to achieve a client’s aims.
We share top tips when you have a traditional or
listed building and how critical understanding the building’s narrative is to the success of your project. It will be an interesting listen for anyone embarking on a
project and is looking for some guidance and anyone generally interested in older properties.
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