Faye Davies speaks to the Heritage Buildings Podcast
Our Managing Director, Faye Davies, was the latest guest on the Heritage Buildings Podcast, produced by the Heritage Buildings Association.
In the episode, host Vincent Reed speaks with Faye, a RIBA-registered specialist conservation architect at Burrell Foley Fisher Architects, a London practice with over 40 years of experience in historic building conservation. Faye shares her journey into heritage architecture and her work adapting at-risk and listed buildings for modern, sustainable use.
The discussion explores creative conservation, including how complex historic sites like medieval guild halls and roundhouses are unlocked through heritage statements, client education, and practical problem-solving. Faye also reflects on major projects including York Guild Hall and Birmingham Roundhouse, alongside wider challenges in the sector such as training, sustainability, and unqualified contractors.
Topics covered include:
RIBA conservation architecture and career pathways in historic building preservation
Creative conservation strategies for adapting at-risk heritage buildings
Protecting and reusing listed buildings while meeting modern sustainability standards
Real-world conservation case studies: York Guild Hall restoration and Birmingham Roundhouse conservation
Writing heritage statements and navigating planning, archaeology, and budgets
Common challenges in the heritage sector, including unqualified contractors and skills shortages
Sustainable conservation approaches for medieval, Tudor, and 20th-century buildings
Professional advice for conservation architects, heritage consultants, and historic property owners
York Guildhall
The Heritage Buildings Podcast, provides in-depth interviews with leading experts, passionate enthusiasts, and industry professionals from the heritage sector. They explore captivating stories, uncover the artistry behind historical buildings, and dive into the challenges and successes of preserving architectural heritage.
The Podcast episodes are available in Video and Audio versions. The Video version is available on the 'Heritage Buildings Association' YouTube channel. You can also access the full Audio version of this Podcast by searching for 'Heritage Buildings Podcast' on - Apple, Spotify, Amazon, PocketCasts, and any of your other favourite podcasting apps!
The Heritage Buildings Association aims to: Preserve Heritage and safeguard historical architecture through advocacy, education, and community action; Connect Community by uniting property owners, conservationists, and restoration specialists; and Share Knowledge by providing resources on conservation techniques and building histories.