Craftsmanship in the Cotswolds – A 10-year conservation project to a Grade I Listed Manor House_ a TAG Talk by George Lawson in conversation with Philip Gaches and Ben Naylor.
Icomb Place is a medium sized Country House located within the Cotswolds, standing since 1424. In 2010 the current owners bought the estate and embarked on a journey to comprehensively refurbish and conserve the wider estate and the Main House which was in a poor state of repair.
The construction work to the Main House has been meticulous, using some of the best known and highly skilled craftsmen within the UK. The planning phase of the project took three years and the construction a further seven years. Throughout the entire process the focus and the continuous driver of the project, led by the client, has been to achieve the highest quality of work possible.
The scope of the works for the project has involved conservation but also new build, fully comprehensive tasks including: re-roofing, insulation, stone & render works, refurbishing the utility/kitchen block; bespoke new plasterwork, architectural fireplaces, joinery and specialist decorative paintworks.
George Lawson – ECL Chartered Surveyors
George Lawson is a Chartered Project Management Surveyor with the RICS. George specialises in working for private clients undertaking major construction projects to country houses. Much of George’s work has been focused on work to historic country houses and their estates. George is passionate about the preservation of historic buildings and using the right materials and techniques required to conserve them. This passion was ignited when he had the good fortune to work alongside Rory Young on many of his historic conservation projects.
Philip Gaches – Gaches – Plasterwork of Historic Buildings
Philip Gaches, accompanied by a small team including his two sons Will and Jude, is one of the leading specialists of historic plasterwork throughout the UK and beyond. Philip has worked on some of the most significant buildings throughout his career, include Apethorpe Palace and Buckingham Palace.
Ben Naylor – Jack Badger Traditional Joinery
Ben is the managing director and co-founder of Jack Badger a traditional joinery company based in Glossop, Derbyshire. Working all over the UK Ben and his highly skilled team specialise in using traditional craftmanship and techniques with a modern twist.
The recording of this talk can be viewed here.
