Hilary Brightman

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Hilary Brightman is the principal in this small but specialized architectural practice, which has particular expertise in historic buildings and new work in historic settings.

Hilary is a registered and chartered architect and was awarded a distinction for her MA in Architectural Building Conservation. She is a full member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation, is registered as an Architect Accredited in Building Conservation (AABC) and is on the DAC list of recommended architects.

Natalie Drewett

BSC(Arch) BArch

Natalie Drewett, senior architectural assistant, has also worked as an historic buildings advisor at Essex County Council and currently works part-time as a Heritage Enabling Officer at Babergh District Council.

Natalie has extensive experience in both the private and public sectors and has a special talent for new design in an historic context.

Consultants

The practice has technical and clerical support and can draw on a network of professionals, i.e. structural engineers, site and measured building surveyors, quantity surveyors and planning consultants, and can put together a team for a range of projects.

Awards

The two most recent awards are for the Design category of the Maldon District Design & Conservation Awards Scheme.

Church Cottages – 2017

Mill House – 2018

Highly Commended – 2017

Church cottages
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Design Winner – 2018

Mill House,
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Diocese Advisory Committee

I am on the DAC (Diocese Advisory Committee) recommended list of architects for Essex, which means that I can carry out quinquennial inspections on churches for PCCs (or Parochial Church Councils).
https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/