27 Tammi 2025

What is Heritage and Conservation, Ft. Jonathan Goode at Le Lay Architects

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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