Directory of Traditional Building Skills - Mourne Heritage Trust

Telephone:Consultant – ARCHITECTDenis Piggot Architect78 Drumnaconagher RoadCrossgarCo. Down BT30 9JH028 4483 0800 Fax: 028 4483 0800Contact:Denis PiggotSize of Firm:Specialisation:Background:Membership:Examples of Work:2 peopleWorks throughout Northern IrelandConservation architect – specialising in restoration work sincestarting own practice in 1984, with particular interest invernacular buildings, industrial archaeology and wind and watermills. Former part-time Inspector for Environment and HeritageService, listing buildings and inspecting work on site. Interestedin new build in the traditional stylesAttended SPAB course for architects and builders in 1986 andRSUA Conservation Course 1998. Carried out over thirtyrestoration projects for the National Trust, together with a widerange of projects for private clients on domestic, commercial andfarm buildings. Has worked on over 50 listed buildings. Wonawards in 1988 DoE competitions, Design a house in thecountryside and Houses in Harmony. Assisted the DoE inpreparation of two conservation area design guidesRIBA, RSUA, committee of Hearth Housing Association, SPAB,National Trust, UAHS1991 (L) Springhill Estate, Moneymore – Restoration of 7thcentury barn and other buildings including the dove cote1992 (L) Castle Ward Estate, Strangford – Restoration of cornmill and ancillary buildings1993 (L) Private country house, Banbridge – Comprehensiverestoration of neglected Georgian country house1996 (L) Denvir’s Hotel, Downpatrick – Major scheme of repairsand refurbishment – in Downpatrick Conservation Area10