What is Heritage and Conservation, Ft. Jonathan Goode at Le Lay Architects
Summary
Stephen Drew speaks with Jonathan Goode of Le Lay Architects about heritage and conservation architecture, historic buildings, churches, technology, hand drawing, physical models and specialist career routes.Heritage and conservation architecture asks a different question from new-build work: how do you adapt buildings without flattening the history, craft and character that make them worth saving?
Stephen Drew speaks with Jonathan Goode of Le Lay Architects about heritage and conservation work, historic buildings, churches, practice life and the skills needed to work sensitively with old fabric.
The conversation covers:
- What heritage and conservation architecture involves in practice
- Why churches, schools and historic homes need careful judgement
- How hand drawing, physical models and technology can work together
- What aspiring heritage architects should show when applying
- Where AI may help and where it cannot replace specialist understanding
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Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and overview
- 00:52 Welcome to the livestream
- 01:32 Meet Jonathan Goode
- 02:09 Jonathan's background and passion for heritage
- 02:54 Exploring Jonathan's projects
- 07:32 Challenges in heritage architecture
- 14:24 Working with churches
- 16:25 Advice for aspiring heritage architects
- 18:14 Starting a heritage architecture practice
- 19:54 Why a physical office still matters
- 20:31 Local projects and hands-on heritage
- 20:59 Challenges and rewards in heritage architecture
- 21:55 Technology in heritage architecture
- 22:15 Dealing with tough days in architecture
- 23:32 AI in heritage architecture
- 25:42 Hand drawing and physical models
- 27:33 Hiring tips for heritage architecture
- 31:55 Future projects and optimism
- 33:52 Favourite heritage destinations
- 37:54 Conclusion and contact details
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- (00:00) - Introduction and Overview
- (00:52) - Welcome to the Live Stream
- (01:32) - Meet Jonathan Goode
- (02:09) - Jonathan's Background and Passion for Heritage
- (02:54) - Exploring Jonathan's Projects
- (07:32) - Challenges in Heritage Architecture
- (14:24) - Working with Churches
- (16:25) - Advice for Aspiring Heritage Architects
- (18:14) - Starting a Heritage Architecture Practice
- (19:54) - The Importance of a Physical Office
- (20:31) - Local Projects and Hands-On Heritage
- (20:59) - Challenges and Rewards in Heritage Architecture
- (21:55) - The Role of Technology in Heritage Architecture
- (22:15) - Dealing with Tough Days in Architecture
- (23:32) - AI in Heritage Architecture
- (25:42) - The Importance of Hand Drawing and Physical Models
- (27:33) - Hiring Tips for Heritage Architecture
- (31:55) - Excitement for 2024 and Future Projects
- (33:52) - Favorite Heritage Destinations
- (37:54) - Conclusion and Contact Information
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