The IHBC’s Chair David McDonald, Sarah Barlow, associate at IHBC HESPR Purcell member, and more join for online discussions on ‘Converting historic buildings’ hosted by Boutique Hotels News.
‘…opportunity to offer planning and conservation advice to those in this part of the hospitality sector…’
IHBC Chair David McDonald said:
‘For me, it was not only a privilege to be invited to contribute to such an event, but it also gave me the opportunity to offer planning and conservation advice to those in this part of the hospitality sector.’
‘I was also able to learn at first hand about some of the challenges that hotel operators have to face in these difficult economic times’.
Boutique Hotels News writes:
Old and under-utilised heritage buildings present a great opportunity for boutique hotel conversion. Balancing the traditional with the modern is at once challenging and appealing, with adaptive reuse projects often requiring creative solutions around clever engineering, preservation standards, and operational efficiencies.
You will discover:
- How to secure planning consent to convert a historical building or disused structure into a hotel
- How to ensure a project meets modern health and safety standards as well as sustainability criteria
- Design and architectural challenges during development and how this might effect future maintenance of the property
- The legal and financial logistics of undertaking such projects
Trailblazers joining the discussion will be:
- Sarah Barlow, associate, Purcell
- David McDonald, chair, Institute of Historic Building Conservation
- Justin Hauge, CEO, Storied Collection
- Grace Leo, managing partner, Relais Retreats
