Alison likes to draw by hand, and finds that this is often the best way to gain a proper understanding of a building (such drawings can still be readily converted to electronic formats for e-mailing out).
She has found that several conservation officers like this approach to drawing, as it reflects an understanding of an historic building which sometimes can be lost in a CAD system. However, she utilises the services of specialist survey firms and incorporates these where required.
Recent work has also included repair and roofing work to two churches following successful applications to the Listed Places of Worship scheme, working within the particular requirements of grant funded projects and with client bodies involving several individuals.
The refurbishment and re-roofing of the Grade II listed Pannier Market in Tavistock as part of the Heritage Lottery funded Townscape Initiative won a commendation in the Devon Historic Buildings Trust Awards 2019.
Alison is on the DAC lists of approved Inspecting Architects for both the Diocese of Exeter and also Bath & Wells. She currently looks after some 30 churches in the West Country and recently won the prestigious King of Prussia Gold Medal for the Conservation Work to St Peter’s, Knowstone.
Prizes and Awards
The King of Prussia Gold Medal for church conservation work 2021 - Wall Painting and other conservation work at St Peter’s, Knowstone
Devon Historic Buildings Trust Conservation Awards 2019 Commendation, Tavistock Market
RIBA South West Conservation Award 2011, Kestle Barton
The Cornish Buildings Group Award 2011, Kestle Barton
Civic Trust Awards 2012 Regional Finalist, Kestle Barton
RTPI South West Awards 2011 Commendation, Kestle Barton
Green Apple Award for the Built Environment and Architectural Heritage Gold Award 2011, Kestle Barton
Exhibited at
Terza Mostra Internazionale di Architettura, Biennale di Venezia 1985,
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (Architecture Gallery), 1985
Other posts
Committee member of the Devon Buildings Group
Committee Member of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society – Historic Buildings
