BUILD Q2 2019

BUILD Q2 2019 10 Jan19232 ue to its’ long and rich history, the United Kingdom has a wealth of heritage “Listed” buildings of varying ages and grades of importance. There are a wide va- riety from ecclesiastical, functional and industrial, and residential buildings. UK listed buildings are graded in terms of importance with scheduled ancient monuments being the most important, Grade I, Grade II* (being close to Grade I) and Grade II. There are also numerous locally important buildings which enjoy protection by local organisations. Works undertaken to these important buildings must gain listed building consent. If work (apart from very minor cosmetic repairs) is undertaken without consent, then this is a criminal offence. The rural county of Norfolk, England is a particular hotspot for heritage buildings. Due to its’ relatively unspoilt nature, many ancient buildings remain well preserved and not impacted by progress. Norfolk is a picturesque and beautiful place with North Norfolk and the Norfolk Broads being classed as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB’s). This means that all design and con- struction work affecting the landscape, and the heritage building Designing the Future, Restoring the Past™ SA Architectural Services is based in Norfolk, England. Following their recent success in BUILD’s Design and Build Awards, we profiled James and Solam Sizer to learn more about their passion for protecting and enhancing old buildings. D to be a matter for extremely careful judgement, skill, and is subject to onerous protective regulation. Norfolk was also the birthplace of Lord Nelson (1758-1805), one of England’s heroic figures due to his command and suc- cess in various naval battles against the Franco-Spanish fleet during the late 18th century. SA Architectural Services, based in Brundall in the heart of the Broadland landscape, are specialists in this field and have worked on a large number of listed building projects, including a nationally important restoration of a Grade II* drainage mill built in 1753. Wiseman’s Oby Mill is the oldest such mill on the Broads and is currently undergoing restoration in conjunction with the Broads Authority and the local technical college. The practice is run by husband and wife team James and Solam Sizer. As a certified Passivhaus designer, James brings a practical and scientific approach, from his background in chemistry and main contracting. James is also qualified as a Chartered Architectural Technologist and Chartered Building Engineer.