Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Architects for Heritage & Sustainable Design
Established in 1955, Hawkes Edwards is a RIBA Chartered Practice specialising in historic buildings and new developments within heritage settings. Our expertise spans the adaptation, conservation, and repair of listed buildings, alongside creating innovative new structures in sensitive environments. With a focus on sustainable design, we integrate renewable energy solutions and traditional craftsmanship to ensure timeless architectural quality. Our team, led by Principal Trevor Edwards, combines decades of experience with a commitment to resolving complex planning challenges and delivering projects of exceptional heritage value. We work closely with clients, conservation professionals, and planning authorities to achieve designs that balance modern needs with historical integrity.Our accreditations with the AABC, Passivhaus Trust, and Green Register underscore our dedication to excellence in architectural conservation and sustainability. Operating across the UK, we serve private homeowners, national companies, and trusts, addressing challenges from small domestic extensions to multi-million-pound redevelopments. Our approach prioritises careful repair, energy efficiency, and the preservation of historic buildings' performance and stability. By avoiding inappropriate interventions, we ensure solutions enhance rather than compromise heritage assets. This philosophy has earned us a reputation for success where others have failed, built on long-term client relationships and a deep understanding of heritage contexts.
Services
Heritage Consultancy
Conservation Architecture
Sustainable Design
Planning Solutions
Historic Building Repair
New Build in Heritage Settings
Energy Efficiency Assessments
Church Conservation
Feasibility Studies
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of experience in historic building conservation.
- Our practice is RIBA Chartered and AABC conservation accredited.
- We combine sustainable technologies with traditional craftsmanship.
- Our team includes specialists in heritage consultancy and planning.
- We achieve successful outcomes in challenging conservation contexts.
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- AABC
- Passivhaus Trust
- Green Register
Services
Heritage Consultancy
We provide expert guidance on preserving historic buildings while meeting modern requirements. Our team specialises in navigating complex planning regulations and delivering sensitive adaptations. With decades of experience, we ensure solutions maintain architectural integrity while enhancing functionality for contemporary use.
Sustainable Design
Our practice integrates renewable energy systems and eco-friendly materials into heritage projects. We design low-carbon solutions that complement traditional structures without compromising performance. This includes ground source heating, solar technology, and sustainable material specifications tailored to historic contexts.
Planning Solutions
We resolve challenging planning scenarios through creative design approaches. Our expertise lies in achieving approvals for projects in conservation areas and with listed buildings. We work closely with authorities to develop schemes that satisfy both heritage protection and modern development needs.
Historic Building Repair
Our specialists conduct detailed inspections and implement appropriate repair strategies for historic structures. We address issues like damp, insulation challenges, and material degradation using traditional techniques. This ensures long-term preservation while maintaining buildings' original performance characteristics.
New Build in Heritage Settings
We design contemporary buildings that harmonise with historic environments. Our approach balances modern aesthetics with contextual sensitivity, ensuring new structures respect their surroundings while meeting functional requirements through innovative architectural solutions.
People
Trevor Edwards
Principal Architect
Chartered Conservation Architect with over 40 years' experience in heritage projects. Leads the practice's strategic direction and complex conservation schemes across the UK.
Andrew Warner
Associate
Specialises in planning negotiations and heritage adaptations. Brings expertise in achieving approvals for challenging projects in sensitive locations.
Greg Bicknell
Associate
Focuses on technical delivery of conservation projects. Oversees project teams ensuring high-quality architectural solutions meet heritage standards.
Sarah Baldwin
Conservation Architect
Specialist in church conservation and listed building adaptations. Provides technical expertise on historic materials and traditional construction methods.
John Quinn
Architect
Experienced in new build projects within conservation areas. Combines modern design principles with sensitive contextual responses.
Questions
What areas do you cover for architectural services?
We work across the UK, with particular expertise in Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, and the West Midlands.
Do you specialise in historic building projects?
Yes, we specialise in conservation and adaptation of listed buildings, with over 65 years' experience in heritage architecture.
Can you help with planning permission for sensitive sites?
Our team has extensive experience achieving planning approvals for complex projects in conservation areas and with listed buildings.
What sustainability accreditations do you hold?
We are members of the Passivhaus Trust and Green Register, with specialist expertise in sustainable solutions for historic buildings.
How do you approach energy efficiency in historic buildings?
We implement tailored solutions that improve efficiency without compromising building performance, avoiding inappropriate interventions that could cause damage.
What types of clients do you work with?
We serve private homeowners, national companies, churches, and trusts, handling projects from small extensions to major redevelopments.
