
Heritage Design Advice
The adaptive re-use of heritage buildings into renewed functions
and uses is an art. The subtlety required to transform them
without losing fabric or the significance of the place is a rare
science. If not done properly, the results appear heavy handed
and crass. Working exclusively in the field, Rappoport has
had more than thirty years experience in the adaptive re-use
of heritage buildings and places. It is able to offer its clients
the most up to date advice on how such buildings can be
transformed and therefore increases the chances of approval
by authorities having jurisdiction over the works. Setting, scale,
bulk, height, curtilage, relationship of new to old and interiors
are all factors that need to be taken into account especially with
respect to streetscape context and architectural styles.
• Accurate guidance through the design
development phase of the project
• Intelligent responses to site context, scale,
height, bulk, setting and curtilage
• Appropriate decisions regarding streetscape
and townscape
• Working closely with architects, owners,
applicants, engineers and project managers
• Striking the right balance between
development and heritage significance
• Seasoned responses to all heritage building
types and situations
• Knowledge of heritage legislation and
associated approval processes