M.Sc. in Architectural Conservation
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My research focuses on the conservation of character in historic architecture. By way of history—cultural, social, art, and personal—narratives can be collected, considered, and consolidated to create a rich and compelling sense of place, and with it, a more inclusive and engaging heritage.

Decoding the City – Dublin Street

In this Urban Conservation project, groups were assigned a particular area within the historic city of Edinburgh and were asked to examine alterations in the urban landscape over time. Using maps, photographs, census information, and city records, our group determined the historical character of Dublin Street in the Northern New Town before assessing the strengths, weaknesses, problems, and opportunities surrounding the heritage of this urban environment. The project culminated in a series of proposals to best conserve Dublin Street, submitted using Adobe InDesign.

Conservation Technology – The Adam Mausoleum

For the final project of the Conservation Technology course, I selected the William Adam Mausoleum in Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Through careful observation, stone mapping, photography, and identification of decay symptoms, I surveyed the entirety of this 18th century mausoleum, identifying its most pressing conservation needs and creating a conservation plan. A copy of the report exists in the Adam Archives at Blairadam House in Kelty, Scotland.