We are Studio four point ten
Crafting Contemporary Architecture in Historic Settings
Heritage & Listed Building Architects in Bath
With our practice located in central Bath and rooted in this historic setting, we have developed extensive experience working across a broad range of historic building projects. Our founding director, Lee Holcombe, has lived and worked in Bath for approaching 25 years, bringing a depth of knowledge and expertise gained through working on numerous sensitive and internationally significant heritage assets throughout the city. These include Grade I and Grade II listed houses, theatres and art galleries, as well as Scheduled Ancient Monuments, including projects at the very heart of the World Heritage City of Bath.
Working within historic environments demands a highly specialised skill set and a thorough understanding of heritage policy, consent processes and technically complex design solutions. We have consistently demonstrated our ability to navigate these challenges across Bath, Bristol, Somerset and Wiltshire, delivering exceptional and, in some cases, award-winning schemes that respond sensitively to their context while achieving ambitious architectural outcomes.
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Specialists in the creative reuse of historic buildings, contemporary additions and inspired interiors.
Architecture within the World Heritage City of Bath
Bath is an extraordinary place to practise architecture. Its character comes not simply from individual buildings, but from the way buildings, landscape, streets and public spaces are composed to create a larger experience of place. Georgian terraces, villas, gardens and squares form a remarkable whole, while each contains its own richness of proportion, material, detail and craftsmanship.
It is this relationship between landscape and architecture, the city as a whole and the individual building that particularly inspires us. Bath has a rich architectural legacy, but it is not a city fixed in the past. Its tradition of thoughtful intervention and innovation creates opportunities for contemporary architecture that respects its heritage while remaining relevant to modern life.
This is a sensibility we bring to our own work. We consider how each intervention contributes to its wider setting, while paying equal attention to the materials, craftsmanship and details that bring individual spaces to life. For us, this balance between heritage and innovation, context and detail, is what makes working in Bath so rewarding.
Your project led by an RIBA Chartered Listed Building Architect
Initial advice & feasibility
Understanding the building, its significance and the opportunities for change.
Condition surveys
Assessment of fabric condition and the scoping out of conservation repair works.
Planning & conservation
Working with planning and conservation requirements from the outset.
Listed building consent
Developing proposals and supporting the necessary consent applications.
Energy & environmental improvements
Improving performance sensitively where the building allows.
Design & detailing
Balancing historic character with contemporary requirements.
Construction & delivery
Working through technical design and construction to ensure the design intent is carried through.
Working with us as your heritage architect in Bath
Our work in Bath forms part of a wider heritage practice spanning historic buildings, conservation and sensitive contemporary interventions.
Expertise in Heritage and Construction
We are architects with a passion for design and craftsmanship which gives us a profound understanding of the unique challenges presented when working on listed buildings and historic sites such as those in Bath. We don’t just design, we bring a maker’s expertise to every project, ensuring that each intervention respects the building’s character while enhancing its value and enjoyment in use.
Our team has delivered award-winning architecture in Bath, and it is our hands-on knowledge of traditional construction techniques, materials, and conservation principles that allows us to approach listed and historic buildings with confidence, sensitivity, and creativity.
“We couldn’t recommend studio four point ten highly enough. Having worked with several architects in the past, including a large firm, there’s no doubt that we would choose studio four point ten again. Lee truly knows his craft, and his communication is impeccable. He went above and beyond to fully understand our brief, and his support was instrumental in helping us navigate a challenging planning application with a difficult council.”
Natalie and Josh
Let’s Build Something Extraordinary
Whether you’re planning a new home, a careful restoration, or a bold addition to a listed structure, we’d love to help you realise your vision!
Contact us today to arrange your site visit and pre-design consultation and let’s begin your project with confidence and creativity.
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