I provide heritage planning advice on this project, which recently got consent; the refurbishment of the Grade I-listed former New Scotland Yard by Richard Norman Shaw, now offices for Parliament. Works include the addition of a glazed covering to the courtyard; designed by BDP.

In a voluntary capacity, I'm involved with Irish Georgian Society. Tonight is a great lecture by Frank Keohane who wrote the Cork volume of the 'Buildings of Ireland’ series; originally an English collection by Nikolaus Pevsner, it's a very important architectural series - check it out!

Finalising a Conservation Management Plan (CMP) for Eastbury Manor House, a 16th-century gentry house which survives amid 20th-century public housing. CMPs provide a long-term management strategy for historic assets and sites. For Barking & Dagenham Council.

Morning all. A day of report writing and meetings for me today. Hope everyone has a good day, wherever they are.

This is the other site for my project in Rathmullan, Donegal. It is a C16th priory that was converted to a house in the C17th. Its public access is being improved. Working with robinleearchitecture.com pasparakisfriel.com

Can people spot the chimneypieces in the wall? And also the remnants of fireplace flues in the other? The brick chimney stack is only decorative (no fireplaces beneath), helping it to survive in such good condition!

Yesterday, in a voluntary capacity, I attended an Architectural Conservation Planning Committee meeting of the Irish Georgian Society; who champion historic buildings of significant importance that are threatened by neglect or inappropriate development. See a recent submission below.

Thought I'd (Ashleigh Murray) introduce my favourite architect: Robert Adam. I had the pleasure of working on a CMP for Osterley House, an outstanding Grade I-listed building (late-C16th), substantially altered in the late-C18th century by Adam. Do you have a favourite architect?

Morning! Had a lovely call last night with a friend from my MSc Historic (Building) Conservation Oxford Brookes. My background also includes an MA Decorative Arts and the Historic Interior The University of Buckingham and a BSc Architectural Technology (CIT). What have other people studied?

As one of the main Heritage Advisors to the Crown Estate, I work collaboratively with the Crown and their design teams to develop schemes for buildings along Regent Street; the importance of these buildings is mainly their front elevations, so there is scope for change behind.

Does anyone know the correct terminology for this ‘curly whirly’ feature on the roof? My colleague is describing this as part of a Heritage Impact Assessment and has asked our team - so I thought I’d post it here to see what ye thought!

Does anyone have any questions about being a Heritage Advisor in the private sector? I’m happy to give more insight in case anything isn’t clear! (Ashleigh Murray Donald Insall Associates)

Happy Friday everyone! Looking forward to undertaking some site surveys of buildings in Cork City this morning. Hope everyone has a good last day of work before the weekend!

Had a great day out with my team a few weeks ago. We saw some great buildings in the City of London that my colleagues have provided heritage planning advice and written Heritage Impact Assessments for..

Here are a few more of the Art Deco Daily Express building – I couldn’t help spotting the harp!

Here are a few snaps of Sunday’s Well, Cork. I was exploring the area while undertaking some site visits.

Currently providing heritage planning advice on several of these palatial listed buildings in Eaton Square & Place. Belgravia was developed in the early-19th century by Thomas Cubitt for the Grosvenor Estate. After WWII, many of these houses were converted to apartments.

To end today with a positive post... As a London Trustee of Irish Georgian Society I was involved with providing grant aid towards the recent repair of the railings of the headquarters @CAHDublin Delighted to see such great conservation work undertaken! Have a great evening everyone!

Good morning everyone, hope you are doing something nice for the weekend, and hopefully checking out some historic buildings!

Last post from me (Ashleigh Murray), Heritage Advisor living in Cork. I was exploring Midleton today while visiting family - here are some photographs. Have a great weekend!