Christ Church, Pukehou, (current) Client: Waiapu Diocesan Board of Trustees Preparation of a conservation plan for the 1859 NZHPT category 1 registered church

Battle Hill Operations building, Pauatahanui (current) Client: Wellington Regional Council Design, documentation, observation and contract administration of the operations building which is within a heritage precinct of significant farm buildings.

Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellington (current) Client: Karori Wildlife Sanctuary Trust Design, documentation, observation and contract administration of the restoration of the boatshed, bridge and valve , new toilet block and operations building for the new wild life sanctuary created out of the Karori Reservoir

Government House Condition Survey, Wellington (current) Client: Government House Preparation of a condition survey to update the maintenance plan previously prepared.

Dunedin Law Courts Conservation Plan, Dunedin, (current) Client: Department for Courts Preparation of a conservation plan to guide the future restoration and adaptation of the building for continuing use as a court.

Antrim House Conservation Plan, Wellington Client: New Zealand Historic Places Trust Preparation of a conservation plan to guide the future conservation of the head office of the Trust

Repairs and restoration of Shed 11, Wellington Client: Lambton Harbour Management Limited Repairs and restoration of Dutch styled warehouse on Wellington's waterfront

Advice to the Colonial Cottage, Nairn Street, Wellington (current) Client: Wellington Museum's Trust Permanent conservation adviser to the cottage restoration, repair and maintenance

Design of alterations to Carrigafoyle, Wellington (current) Client: Carrigafoyle Limited New apartments in the attic space of Category 1 registered house behind Antrim House

Rimutak a Incline Railway Conservation Plan, Upper Hutt Client: Wellington Regional Council Preparation of a conservation plan for an internationally significant railway

Repairs and restoration of Chokebore Lodge, Christchurch, Client: Christchurch City Council, Design and documentation of repairs to the cob building, reversing previous bad repairs and lack of maintenance

Design of alterations and additions to St Marks (current), Wellington Client: the Parish of St Marks Remodelling of the interior of the 1960s church for modern church worship

Report on condition of the Nelson Cathedral , Nelson Client: Nelson Anglican Diocese Reporting on the condition of the interior and exterior stonework of the 1924 building and the 1967 reinforced concrete additions.

Design of new church hall and Parish Centre, All Saints, Hataitai (current), Wellington(in association with Hugh Tennent) Client: the Parish of All Saints Following the condemning of the 1940s hall, a new parish centre was required.

Restoration of St Albans, Pautahanaui , Plimmerton Client: the Parish of St Albans Repairs and restoration of missing elements to the church

Repairs and adaptation of the Winding House, Kelburn, Wellington (1999), (in conjunction with Bevin Architects) Client: Wellington City Council The repair of the Cable Car Winding House and adaptation for a museum to the cable car, involving the careful design of a new entrance and display area

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Conservation Plan of St Marys Presbytery Otaki Client: the Parish of St Marys Conservation plan on the 1898 presbytery which forms part of the Pukekaraka Complex

Report on the condition of St Peters (current), Waipawa Client: the Parish of St Peters Report on the condition of the 1874 timber and plastered building

Repair and restoration of the former National Museum (current), Wellington Client: Massey University Conservator member of design team to adapt the existing building for use as a university. Includes carrying out remedial repairs of the exterior stonework, structure and interior architectural fabric of the building

Repair and restoration of the National War Memorial and Carillon (current), Wellington Client: Department of Internal Affairs Carrying out remedial repairs of the stonework, structure and interior architectural fabric of the building

Restoration of Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah (1999), Maunga Moria, Homewood Client: The hapu of Tumapuhiaarangi, The church at Maunga Moria was constructed at the turn of the century and is the last surviving Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah. The church was restored after years of neglect.

Conservation plan for Langley Dale (1999), Blenheim Client: Marlborough Branch Committee of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust Conservation plan to decide on the future of the house

Conservation plan for Chokebore Lodge (1999), Christchurch Client: Christchurch City Council Conservation plan to decide on the restoration options for the building

Conservation plan for St Anne's, Northland , (1999) Wellington Client: Northland -Wilton Parish Conservation plan to decide on the future of the church.

Conservation and maintenance plan for St James (1999), Lower Hutt Client: the Parish of St James .Report on the repairs and restoration needed for New Zealands first Modern Movement church.

Conservation of the Maritime Museum (1999), Wellington Client: Maritime Museum Trust Board Restoration and adaptation for an updated museum use, in conjunction with Athfield Architects.

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Conservation of the St James Theatre , (1998) Wellington Client: St James Theatre Trust A conservation plan was commissioned as a basis for replanning the theatre as it is subject to a Heritage Order, which is now proceeding based on the plan, in conjunction with Opus International.

Conservation of the Regent Theatre,, Palmerston North Client: Palmerston North City Council Following the completion of the conservation plan for the Basilica, the restoration of the exterior is being carried out, in conjunction with Judd, Fenwick, Natusch Architects, Napier

Conservation of Ripapa Island (current), Lyttelton Harbour Client: Department of Conservation Historic stone fortifications are being conserved for long term preservation.

Conservation of St Mary's, (current) Otaki Client: St Mary's Parish Restoration of the oldest Catholic Church in New Zealand.

Conservation of the Shannon Railway Station, Shannon Client: Horowhenua District Council Restoration of the last remaining Manawatu Railway Station.

Conservation of St Augustine's, Petone Client: St Augustine's Parish Repairs and restoration of Petone's Frederick de Jersey Clere's church of 1901.

Conservation Plan for the Otaki Rotunda (1997), Otaki Client: Te Wananga O Raukawa This plan was commissioned as a basis for conserving and relocating the building housing the first permanent NZ health camp .

Conservation Plan for the Embassy Theatre (1997), Wellington Client: The Cinema and Performing Arts Trust This plan was commissioned as a basis for conserving and replanning the theatre.

Conservation Advice to the Manawatu District Council(1997), Feilding Client: Manawatu District Council Heritage provisions, and a heritage inventory for Manawatu are currently being prepared for the new district plan.

Design Guidelines for Savage Crescent, (1996) Palmerston North, Client: Palmerston North City Council These guidelines were commissioned to guide owners of buildings in this unique state housing settlement to retain heritage values while promoting new design.

Ken Gray Memorial, (1996), Battle Hill, Wellington Client: Wellington Regional Council. An historic woolshed on Battle Hill farm is being adapted to allow school children to observe the operations of the farm, as a memorial to Wellington Regional Councillor, Ken Gray.

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Conservation of the Seddon Memorial(1996), Wellington Client: Department of Internal Affairs Conservation of the memorial is required following deterioration of the stonework and pointing.

Conservation Advice to the Lakes District Council ,(1996), Arrowtown Client: Queenstown Lakes District Council Heritage provisions, design guidelines and a heritage inventory for Arrowtown are currently being prepared for the new district plan.

Conservation Plan for the St James Theatre (1996), Wellington Client: NZ Historic Places Trust This plan was commissioned as a basis for replanning the theatre as it is subject to a Heritage Order.

Conservation Plan for the Carterton Railway Station , (1995), Carterton Client: Wairarapa Railway Restoration Society Inc This plan was commissioned from Lottery Grants Board funding to ensure funding is warranted and good conservation practice will be followed.

Conservation of the Timaru Basilica (1996/7), Timaru Client: Catholic Church of Timaru Following the completion of the conservation plan for the Basilica, the remainder of the work includes restoration of the exterior stonework.

Conservation Plan of the Auckland Art Gallery (1995), Auckland Client: Auckland City Council The owners of this class 1 registered building required a conservation plan to be written to assess development options for the building.

Conservation Plan for the Maritime Museum (1995), Wellington Client: Maritime Museum Trust Board The class 1 registered building is to be conserved and facilities upgraded, requiring a conservation plan to ensure retention of heritage values.

Conservation Plan for Norbury (1995), Lower Hutt Client: Hutt City Council, Lower Hutt Position Held: Architectural Conservator, architect The house of Professor von Zedlitz is owned by the Council, and the plan is to determine the best means of conserving the house.

Conservation of the Auckland Town Hall (1994), Auckland (current) Client: Auckland City Council Position Held: Architectural Conservator, architect The class 1 registered stone clad building is be conserved and adapted for compatible uses following the conservation plan and user requirements, in conjunction with JASMAX architects.

Conservation Plan for Olveston, Dunedin , supervision of conservation works (1994) Client: NZ Lotteries Grants Board The Lotteries Commission granted a substantial sum to the Oamaru limestone Theomin Gallery (Olveston) and in order to guarantee conservation of the building was carried out according to good conservation practice, a conservation plan was commissioned.

Conservation advice to the Wellington City Council (current) Client: Wellington City Council Environment Division The advice given includes writing conservation oriented sections of the district plan including criteria for listing, adaptation of heritage buildings, facade retention, conservation planning, and compiling the list of heritage buildings, trees, objects and areas. The position also includes the servicing of the heritage committee and assessing applications for alterations of listed buildings.

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Maintenance Plan for Government House (1994), Wellington Client: Government House, Wellington Position Held: Architectural Conservator, architect The large Vice-Regal residence requires constant maintenance and the plan will guide this work.

Conservation Plan for Woodstock, Stoke, Nelson (1993) Client: Private The house is one of Nelson's most significant cob buildings and new owners required advice on its long term conservation.

Conservation plans and maintenance plans for Isel, Broadgreen and Melrose, Nelson (1993) Client: The Nelson City Council These house museums are significant heritage buildings and the task involves giving conservation advice through the medium of conservation and maintenance plans.

Conservation plans for Molesworth Estate, Marlborough (1993) Client: Department of Conservation The cob buildings on the Molesworth Estate are of great significance to the history of the estate, New Zealand farming, and the vernacular use of earth as a building material.

The Conservation Plans established the heritage value of the buildings and recommended conservation policies Exterior conservation of the Auckland Town Hall (1993-1994), Auckland Client: Auckland City Council, Private Bag, Wellesley Street, Auckland. Position Held: Architectural Conservator, Principal Consultant, coordinating Structural Engineers, City Council Architects, Quantity Surveyors, and Clerk of Works.

The immediate necessary repairs and strengthening to the Oamaru limestone identified in the Conservation Plan are being carried out as are other urgent exterior maintenance items. The work involves the design, documentation, and observation of stone repairs, consolidation, piecing-in, restoration, repointing, and flashings. An exterior maintenance plan has been commissioned.

Te Kahuoterangi and the Whare, Kapiti, Quail Island Barracks and Ripapa Island. Conservation Plans, Lyttelton Harbour (1992-1993) Client: Department of Conservation These significant archaeological masonry sites, and heritage structures are owned by DoC who commissioned the conservation plans to guide future conservation.

Palmerston North Heritage Audit, Palmerston North (February 1993-July 1993) Client; The Palmerston North City Council, Palmerston North The assessment of the central business district of Palmerston North to determine buildings and areas of built cultural heritage value for listing on the district plan. Recommendations for longer term urban conservation were also included.

Conservation Plan and Condition Survey, Auckland Town Hall, (June 1992-March 1993), Auckland Client: Auckland City Council, Auckland The Assessment of Significance of the building had been completed in 1988, and this was updated with the writing of the Conservation Policy Section. Special attention was paid to the conservation of the exterior limestone. The condition survey, on which future maintenance is to be based, was updated from that done in 1988.

BNZ Conservation Plan (October 1992-January 1993) Position held: Architectural Conservator, Architect The buildings have been empty for 4 years, and they have a protection notice on them. The City Council, as owners wish to sell the buildings conditional on their appropriate conservation. The conservation plan, and condition survey were commissioned to enable an agreement to be drawn up with potential purchasers to ensure the long term adaptation and care of the buildings.

Benhar Hoffman Kiln Conservation Plan, (1992-1993) Client: The New Zealand Historic Places Trust The kiln was damaged after the owner attempted to demolish the structure. A heritage order was placed on the building and a condition placed on the order was the commissioning of e conservation plan to guide to conservation and adaptation of the structure.

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Nelson Heritage Study, Nelson (June 1992-December 1992) Clients; NZ Historic Places Trust, Wellington and the Nelson City Council, Nelson The assessment of the central business district of Nelson to determine buildings and areas of built cultural heritage value for listing on the district plan. Recommendations for longer term urban conservation were also included.

Shannon Railway Station Conservation Plan, Shannon (1992) Client: The New Zealand Rail Heritage Trust, Wellington The Shannon Railway Station is the last remaining station of the Wellington Manawatu Railway Line and is a significant heritage building. A conservation plan was commissioned to guide restoration of the building and its adaptation.

Conservation/Rehabilitation of the Wellington Town Hall (Documentation January 1990-October 1990, Construction December 1990-January, 1992), Wellington Client: Wellington City Council The Wellington Town Hall was strengthened and replanned for a greater intensity of use. The significant areas and fabric were identified for especial conservation treatment and which were designed, documented, and observed.

Conservation Plan, Wooden Government Building (July 1991-January 1992), Wellington Client: Department of Conservation, Wellington Conservancy, PO Box 5086, Wellington Ownership of the Wooden Government Building has recently transferred to DoC, who requested a Conservation Plan to guide its future use, conservation, and the selection of a suitable tenant. A Condition survey was completed as part of the conservation plan. Previously Works had completed the conservation and strengthening of the foundations.

Restoration of Christ Church, Taita, (1991), Upper Hutt Client: St Matthews Parish, Taita, The church, one of the oldest in New Zealand was partially destroyed by an arsonist, and the project required the building to be restored to its form prior to the fire, matching original materials, and details.

Conservation advice following the Newcastle Earthquake (1990), Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Client: Public Works Department Following the December 28 earthquake, the PWD required the services professionals with experience in earthquake reporting and repair. The commission required that a model reporting procedure be established and a campus of architecturally significant buildings were chosen for the task.

Rowing Club Relocation and Conservation (1989-90), Wellington Client: Lambton Harbour Management Ltd., Wellington The project involved 2 stages, the first being the condition survey for relocation (the buildings had been relocated before). The second stage was the design, documentation and observation of the relocation, repair and restoration of two historic Rowing Club buildings, a new building connecting the two, and redesigning a lagoon in front of the buildings.

Dunedin Railway Station Conservation Plan (October 1989-December, 1989) Client: New Zealand Railways, Private Bag, Wellington The preparation of a conservation plan of New Zealand's greatest piece of architecture, including a condition survey, and outline maintenance plan. Research on the building was carried out by J Dangerfield.

Government House refurbishment (1986-93), Wellington Client: Department of Internal Affairs The project involved the progressive upgrading of the staff office accommodation and the replanning of the ballroom entrance, including a porte cochere, and associated facilities.

Patrick Street Historic Precinct Conservation Principles and Design Guidelines, Petone (1989) Client: Lower Hutt City Council The project involved the initiating of an historic precinct, its inclusion on the District Scheme, and the writing of the design guidelines and conservation principles.

Battle Hill cottage refurbishment (1989-90), Wellington Client: Wellington Regional Council An historic cottage used as a farm managers residence for the Battle Hill farm required refurbishing for modern living and an extension for further accommodation.

Consultant to the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, (1986-present), nationwide, including conservation plans for NZHPT owned earth buildings Client: New Zealand Historic Paces Trust Most commissions involve reporting on buildings owned by or in the care of the Trust. Services range from Preventative Cyclical Maintenance Plans, Conservation Plans, to building condition reports.

Consultant to the Department of Conservation, (1988-present), nationwide - including conservation plans for many historic earth buildings Client: Department of Conservation Most commissions involve reporting on buildings owned by or in the care of the Department. Services range from Preventative Cyclical Maintenance Plans, Conservation Plans, to building condition reports.

Premier House, 260 Tinakori Road Conservation Plan(1989-90), Wellington Client: Department of Internal Affairs A Conservation Plan was required to establish the cultural significance of the 'A' classified previous Prime Ministerial Residence.

Christ Church, Taita, Preventative Cyclical Maintenance Plan, (1989) Client: Christ Church, Taita Preservation Society The Society wished to ensure the future preservation of the 'B' classified historic church by commissioning the Maintenance Plan which looked at all levels of maintenance from housekeeping to periodic maintenance.

Conservation of Dairy Factory, Palmerston North, (1988) Client: DSIR The building, the first in the Massey Campus, is constructed of concrete, with Marseille tile roof, and required conservation of the exterior. This project received a NZIA award.

Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Conservation Plan, (1988) Client: Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Society Position Held, Architectural Conservator/Architect A Conservation Plan was written to assess the cultural significance of the building and to recommend future conservation measures.

Old Saint Paul's Preventative Cyclical Maintenance Plan, (1987) Client: Ministry of Works and Development The Preventative Cyclical Maintenance Plan was written to ensure the long term preservation of the building using the best most economical means.

Antrim House Preventative Cyclical Maintenance Plan, (1987) Client: New Zealand Historic Places Trust The Preventative Cyclical Maintenance Plan was written to ensure the long term preservation of the building using the best most economical means.
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