Saving the Last Major Bellfoundry in Britain: Design Team

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The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust wishes to procure a comprehensive architect led design team to prepare proposals for the restoration of the Victorian Grade II* Listed John Taylor Bellfoundry in Loughborough. The design team must include a RIBA (SCA) or AABC or equivalent accredited architect in a leading role. The lead architect will need to have specialist knowledge and experience of preserving, conserving and restoring complex historic buildings of high status (Grade I/Grade II*), preferably including Victorian industrial architecture and with a broad portfolio of work. An understanding of the complexities of running National Lottery Heritage Fund (previously HLF) grant funded projects is essential.