PHILIP ORCHARD. BA, BArch, RIBA
Qualifications: 2005 AABC accredited for work on historic buildings 2003 Elected to the Art Workers Guild 1992 Royal Institute of British Architects 1988 RIBA Part III (Professional Practice Registered Architect) 1984 SPAB (Lethaby) Scholar 1983 University of Nottingham: Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) 1979 University of Nottingham: BA in Architecture and Environmental Science (Hons)
Career: 2008- present The Whitworth Co-Partnership LLP – Member 1999 Cathedral Architect to the Dean and Chapter of St Edmundsbury. Approved inspecting architect for mediaeval churches in the Dioceses of Chelmsford, Ely, Norwich and St Edmundsbury 1998-2001 English Heritage Commissioned Architect 1991-2008 The Whitworth Co-Partnership - Partner 1992 Joint Surveyor to the Fabric of St Edmundsbury Cathedral 1985-1991 The Whitworth Co-Partnership 1983-1984 Percy Thomas Partnership, Nottingham 1979-1981 Percy Thomas Partnership, Nottingham
General Expertise: The sensitive conservation, repair and refurbishment of listed buildings, projects from £2,000 to £1 million in value.
The analysis, repair and adaptation of vernacular, domestic, churches, ruins and other historic structures,
The reordering of buildings for worship and alternative uses.
New design work in historic buildings.
Responsibilities: Treasurer, The Cathedral Architects Association Member, SPAB Casework Panel Member, Ely Diocesan Advisory Committee for care of churches Member, St Edmundsbury & Ipswich Diocesan Advisory Committee Member, Ely Cathedral Fabric Advisory Committee Lay Canon of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Churchwarden
THE WHITWORTH CO-PARTNERSHIP LLP
WCP CHARTERED ARCHITECTS AND SURVEYORS
18 Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1NE T: 01284 760421 E: [email protected]
PHILIP ORCHARD. BA, BArch, RIBA
Interests: Life member, The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings Member, The Suffolk Preservation Society Member, The Bury St Edmunds Town Trust Member, The Ecclesiastical Architects & Surveyors Association Member, The Abbot Consort of Voices Other interests: Architecture and architectural history, classical music, literature, drama, pianoforte
Current & Recent Projects: The Minster church of St Nicholas, Great Yarmouth: repair of central tower, value £260,000. The Centre, Bury St Edmunds: improvement and repair for community use, value £565,000. Queen Anne’s Summerhouse, Old Warden: repair and conversion for the Landmark Trust value £615,000. St Edmundsbury Cathedral: nave re-roofing, value £408.000. Holbeach Cemetery Chapels: options appraisal for disused cemetery chapels. St Mary, Bacton, Suffolk: nave west end reordering with modern facilities value £98,000. SS Peter and Paul, Kedington, Suffolk: installation of modern facilities in grade 1 listed church value £47,000. English Heritage grant aided repairs to Suffolk and Norfolk parish churches. Continuing engagement with churches in the Dioceses of Chelmsford, Ely, Norwich and St Edmundsbury and Ipswich as inspecting architect.
THE WHITWORTH CO-PARTNERSHIP LLP
WCP CHARTERED ARCHITECTS AND SURVEYORS
18 Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1NE T: 01284 760421 E: [email protected]