Architecture

City & Country Group's mission is to restore and conserve the outstanding features of historical buildings while incorporating all the modern benefits expected in homes today.

The starting point is to assess the state of disrepair of the buildings and identify essential repairs to ensure that no further damage is sustained in the short term. Buildings are secured in order to try to prevent further theft of the historic fixtures and fabric of the building. Simultaneously our experts research and try to understand in detail the unique and important aspects and features of not only the buildings and their historic development but also the site itself. Research is also required in order to inform decision making with regard to the removal of any of the less sympathetic additions and extensions.

Historic features, such as stairs, windows and robust timber trusses form the constraints and focal points around which the layouts are then designed. New buildings are created with traditional materials, proportions and detail which ensures that they enhance their surroundings.