Melanie Latham DipArchHons RIBA (CA) DipConsHistEnv (RICS) IHBC

Curriculum VitaeAddresses: Work: Telephone: 01722 555200 St Ann’s Gate, The Close email: melanie@stannsgate.com Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2EB

I am a conservation architect with a passion for historic buildings, traditional construction and sustainable development. However, I also have a love of good modern architecture, coupled with a determination for creating good, environmentally conscious design. Bringing those sides of my skills together is what makes me happiest.

Our practice has a strong reputation in historic building conservation and sensitive insertions of new build within historic settings. We are lucky to work on some of the countries most prestigious and beautiful buildings. We pride ourselves on quality and an individual service to each client, be they cathedrals or private individuals wanting an extension - as such we cover a wide range of project types within the ecclesiastical or secular range. I personally strive to provide a good service for each and every client on the journey through their building project and aim to help them achieve their goals and aspirations. In each case, my enjoyment stems from achieving good teamwork from all parties which when developed to the best effect brings the most satisfying results for all concerned and the best possible outcome for the building.

Professional Experience:1997-present: St. Ann’s Gate Architects LLP, St.Ann’s Gate, The Close, Salisbury

(pre-2009 was Michael Drury Architects)

Position: architect and partnerI have worked at the practice from leaving college following the completion of my diploma course through to taking part 3 exams. Working initially as an assistant architect I am now a practice partner, at which time the practice changed names from Michael Drury Architects to St. Ann’s Gate Architects LLP. With a gradual increase in responsibilities over the years I am currently run my own portfolio of jobs which vary largly but share a common theme of historic building care, conservation or renewal:

• Domestic work: Various domestic work and extensions to Grade 2 and 2* listed buildings, farm building conversions and adaptations; both modern and traditionally designed; conservation and repair works with proportions of new build and design work; Contracts ranging from £50,000 - £1,000,000

• Other Secular work: My works for the National Trust has most recently included the Quinquennial Inspection of Stourhead Mansion House and Park Structures and the construction of two new straw bale cottages on the Kingston Lacy Estate. Other jobs include Works to refurbish the temporary exhibition rooms at Salisbury and South Wilts Museum in conjunction with M&E consultants and museum designer - exhibition works and structural repairs, lighting and environmental controls

• New and speculative build work: Working with developers on complex development sites involving listed buildings, with new development and conservation of the historic structure, new flats, new houses and competition work involving artistic presentations and interpretations.

• Ecclesiastical Work: Works for the cathedral architects on Salisbury, Westminster and Arundel, the latter of which has recently included the Fleche Renewal for my partner Antony Feltham~King who is the cathedral architect.

EXAMPLES OF THE RANGE OF PROJECTS:Works carried out since employment at St Ann’s Gate have been many and varied, the details below illustrating some of the most recent examples:

Domestic and Secular Work: (* indicates listed building work)2012: *The Paragon - Alterations, extension & re-furbishment, repairs & conservation (1)2012: *Cowgrove Cottages - replacement following fire - new straw bale houses in the place of cob/brick buildings - pursuing conservation and eco principles in new work (2). 2011: Stourhead Quinquennial Inspection for the National Trust (3)2011: Baverstock - Barn conversion for domestic dwelling2010: *Littleton House - Repairs, alterations and re-furbishment with fabric conservation (4)2009: *Corner Cottage - Alterations, extension & re-furbishment, repairs & conservation2009: Wood Cottage - Alterations, extension and re-furbishment (5)

Domestic works generally involve the design and preparation of plans for alteration in discussion with clients, and following this the completion of the entire job through the RIBA work stages, running the building contract and delivering the final job. Guidance and advice on listed buildings is uppermost, including the preparation of planning and listed building consent applications with Heritage Assessments, Design & Access Statements in discussion with statutory bodies such as English Heritage.

My aim is to help clients develop the best from their both their building and their budget

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“Melanie is a joy to work with - creative, structured, disciplined, reliable and highly personable. She is a great listener who works very hard to understand her clients’ personal requirements, but most critically adds in her own limitless flair and highly original thought - the resulting plans deliver the needs of the client plus features and design elements which the client never thought possible. Melanie’s designs exceed expectations through satisfying the client’s original aims whilst stretching the client in the most constructive and productive way.” Private client

Ecclesiastical work: CathedralsArundel Cathedral: Assistant to Cathedral Architect; Various jobs since 1998 including: 1999: Cathedral House Re-roofing: project architect - major re-roofing work of all slate roofs with associated leadwork, rainwater goods and stone repairs/repointing works.2010: Fleche Renewal: project architect - renewal of cathedral fleche to replace 1970’s steel structure and GRP cladding with lead, following original fleche construction (6)Emergency Escape alterations, Maintenance works, General roofing works

Westminster Cathedral: Works for cathedral architect; 1999: Blessed Sacrament Chapel Re-roofing: project architect - recovering roof in copper, with associated drainage detailing, timber repairs and replacements2009: New Access Ramp and Steps to West Front: Design and detailing worksClergy House alteration works, emergency escape route works

Salisbury Cathedral: Works for cathedral architect; Scheduling works, new library wc, medieval stained glass conservation work, timber repairs and re-roofing works

Ecclesiastical work: Churches Recently appointed on the approved list of inspecting architects for the Diocese of Salisbury, I have acted since 1997 either as project architect or assisting church architect on a range of church work throughout the Salisbury, Dorset and Bristol Dioceses. These have included re-roofing works, masonry repairs, new kitchenettes and storage facilities, new wcs, window repairs, bell works and organ works and major re-ordering works.

Academic and other Awards:Harold Samual Prize for Dissertation at Post-Grad Diploma; Oxford Brookes Prize in Diploma for outstanding workBarton-Wilmore Prize in Diploma for Requisite Studies ; 1st in Design at the end of 2nd Year; Finalist in British Gas Award for Energy Efficiency in Degree - ARCUK Scholarship funding through Degree Years.

2000: Conversion of Farm Buildings at Broadchalke, Nr Salisbury2000: New Extension and Town Path Wall, Salisbury2009: Extension at 83 Brown Street, Salisbury

My interests in architecture have always been the elements of specificity and traditional building construction. I believe that vernacular, traditional and historic buildings give beauty and relevance to cultural identity, emphasising the diversity and variety in our world. With the influence of globalisation and international communications creating a rapidly shrinking planet the conservation of our traditions, heritage and past is ever more valuable. Academic studies have always pursued this thinking: The post-graduate dissertation was on the relevance of Historic Building Conservation within the changing nature of the building industry and how it relates to sustainable development; the Diploma Major Study was an investigation into the process of standardisation and its effect on the built environment including the loss of certain unquantifiable elements such as character, individuality, specificity and ‘spirit of place’; and the Third Year Dissertation was on Hassan Fathy, looking at the concept of Regionalism with respect to his buildings and its suitability to developing countries as they seek an appropriate technology.

Architectural Education:Post-graduate: College of Estate Management, Reading2005 - 2007: Diploma in Conservation of the Historic Environment (Distinction & Year Prize for Dissertation)Professional registration: Oxford School of Architecture, Oxford Brookes UniversityNovember 1999: RIBA part 3 qualification, leading to registration with ARB and the RIBAPart 2 -Diploma: Oxford School of Architecture, Oxford Brookes University1994–1996: Diploma in Architecture (Distinction and Year prize for outstanding work)Part 1 - Degree Oxford School of Architecture, Oxford Polytechnic1888–1991: BA (Hons) Degree in Architecture Pre-university: W. Harper Rainey College, Chicago, USA 1987: Introduction to Architecture - Degree Coursework

Part time work 1996: Allied Design Associates Banbury Road, OxfordDomestic and commercial projects. Survey work and scheme design as well as full production information packages.Dec ‘91 – Sept 1992: Martin Stancliffe Architects Marygate, YorkVarious projects, mainly conservation and restoration – St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Lichfield Cathedral and various National Trust Projects in the North of England. Survey work and draughting, sketch design, illustrative work.Summer 1989: Mr. R. Beare RIBA FRICS, Kesh, Co. Fermanagh, N. IrelandProjects including a redevelopment sketch scheme in Kesh, Housing Schemes, Refurbishments, Site Surveys & Layouts.Summer 1987: Mrs. L. Grubb, AIA Barrington Illinois, USAGeneral Office Assistant and draughtsman, skeches and administration work, awarded a prize for an altar design.

Personal and Other interests:• IHBC - Full Member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation• Salisbury Civic Society - Chair of the Development Committee—Member since 1998.• SPAB - Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings - member since 2000• AECB - The Sustainable Building Association - member since 2008• The Green Register of Construction Professionals - member since 2008 • Vice Chairman and founding member of the Wilton Community Land Trust