Hirst Conservation & Hirst Architecture

Describe the work your company carries out

Hirst Conservation was established in 1986 by Elizabeth Hirst. Elizabeth was trained by Professor Robert Baker and Mrs Eve Baker, who were amongst the UK’s most eminent conservators of wall paintings and limestone sculpture. 

 Hirst Conservation provides a holistic approach to the building envelope and associated surfaces. Hirst employs conservators specialising in a wide range of disciplines, including stone, plaster, decorative finishes, wall paintings, materials analysis, paint research and easel paintings conservation. Hirst also undertakes consultancy work and the overseeing of project briefs as well as architectural services. 

 This base of varied specialisms allows us to act on informed treatment specifications. All our conservation work includes a preliminary survey, analysis and research, including photographic and diagrammatic recording, archival research and the assessment of previous treatments, where applicable. This working relationship of research and conservation serves to enforce the understanding and appropriate treatment of the building envelope and associated elements.

Give examples of up to three projects you have undertaken

Wentworth Woodhouse 
Client: Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust 
Project: Appointed Historic Building consultants for conservation for plaster, stone and applied decoration.
Location: Rotherham, Yorkshire
Date: 2018 - ongoing
Consultancy; architectural paint research; stone; historic plaster; materials analysis; wallpaper survey;

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Rochdale Town Hall
Client: HHSmith (Principal Contractor)
Project: The conservation & restoration of the Grand Staircase and Great Hall decoration (Phase I & II)
Location: Rochdale, Lancashire
Date: 2021-2024 
Listing: Grade I
Services: Architectural Paint Research; Material Analysis; Condition Survey; Decorative Surfaces Consultancy; Conservation & restoration; Stone & Plaster consultants. 

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Church of the Sacred Heart, Caterham
Client: Church of the Sacred Heart 
Project: Conservation and restoration of Joseph A. Pippet scheme of wall paintings
Location: Caterham, Surrey
Date: 2016 - 2017
Listing: Grade II
Services: Conservation of wall paintings; lime mortar repairs, investigation of original stenciling; overpaint removal; recreation of stenciled and gilded decoration  

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HESPR 'Designated Service Adviser'

Name: Elizabeth Hirst

Job title: Director, Principal Conservator

Tel: 01529 497449

Email: liz@hirst-conservation.com

Which of the following roles do you consider your company carries out under the HESPR scheme?

Historic Building conservation YES

Conservation planning YES

Architectural design and new build in historic areas YES

Historical research YES

Historic area assessments YES

Project Management YES

Archaeology

Other
Architectural Paint Research