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The Team BEAMS in association with its parent company ensures that its staff are well qualified, informed and are experienced in all aspects of urban design, architecture, archaeology and conservation. Recent graduates in Urban Design (University of Westminster).
Qualifications Degree in Architecture (University of Liverpool
School of Architecture)
Diploma in Town Planning (Regent Street Polytechnic).
Diploma in Building Science (University of Liverpool Department of Engineering) Membership of the following organisations Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the East Anglia Conservation Forum (EACF), the Hertfordshire Conservation Forum and a Member of the Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust Buildings at Risk Sub-Committee The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), the Vernacular Architecture Group (VAG), the Hertford Civic Society and the National Trust Founder member of the Association of Conservation Officers and the EACF. Former Chairman of the Eastern Region of the RIBA and the Hertfordshire Association of Architects. Former Director of the SQ Environmental Trust and the Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust (1976 - 1999). Former vice chairman of ARCUK (Architects Registration Council of the UK). Former Council member of the RIBA. Former member of the CNAA (Council for National Academic Awards) Architecture Board 1976-1980. Chaired the Annual Conference of the East of England Branch of the ACO for 12 years
Experience, and design and conservation expertise Russ has considerable experience in design and conservation matters particularly in local government departments. He joined the London County Council in 1961, and following eight years in the Department of Architecture and Civic Design of the London and Greater London Councils joined Hertfordshire County Council in 1969. From 1974 -1980 he worked in the Design, Landscape, Archaeology and Conservation Unit at County Hall, becoming the Head of the Unit in 1980. Russ came out of retirement in 1996, helping to establish BEAMS, and began working as the company’s Urban Design & Conservation Officer. He provides conservation services to East Herts Council and Welwyn Hatfield Council, and the County Council, and has extensive experience as a Conservation Consultant appearing at appeals and local hearings on behalf of Local Authorities. Russ inaugurated and remains responsible for the administration of the Hertfordshire Conservation Forum. He also convenes the Architects Advisory Panel which was established by the Hertfordshire County Council over fifty years ago, and assists with the organisation of the Civic Trust Awards in the Eastern Region.
Published works: Russ assisted Bridget Cherry with the revised edition of Pevsner’s ‘Buildings of England, Hertfordshire; JT Smith with English Houses 1200 – 1800. The Hertfordshire Evidence, John Gorst in Buildings Around Us, and has just completed the forward to Peter Wilsher’s Live with history in your own home, promoted by City & Country Properties Plc.
Qualifications BA Honours in Social Studies.
Diploma in Town and Country Planning.
Certificate in Historic Conservation Membership of the following organisations Founder Member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC).Member of Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust Buildings at Risk Sub-Committee.Member of the Hertfordshire Conservation Forum
Experience and conservation expertise Christian joined BEAMS in January 2005 and was previously Principal Planning & Conservation Officer at Three Rivers District Council in Hertfordshire. He has experience in Development Control and Development Planning as well as in the role of Conservation Officer. Chris’s work has included conservation policy, Buildings at Risk surveys, building surveys, Conservation Area appraisals, locally important buildings lists and Article 4 Directions. He has a considerable appeals / inquiries background. Christian provides conservation services to several district and borough councils in Hertfordshire including Watford Borough Council, Three Rivers District Council and Hertsmere Borough Council.
Qualifications Bachelor of Town Planning. MA Conservation of the Historic Environment & Urban Design Membership of the following organisations Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Founder Member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC). Member of Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust Buildings at Risk Sub-Committee. Member of the Hertfordshire Conservation Forum
Experience and conservation expertise Robin joined BEAMS on a part time basis in March 2006. He has eighteen years experience as a Conservation Officer for East Herts Council in Hertfordshire where he has worked for over thirty years starting as a draughtsman, then becoming a trainee in Local Plans, a Development Control Planning Assistant, and a Principal Planning/Urban Design Officer. Before joining East Herts Council in 1975, Robin worked at the London Borough of Barnet as a trainee architect and surveyor. Robin works as part of the team providing conservation advice to East Herts Council.
Qualifications First Class BA Honours in Archaeology (University
of York)
MA in the Archaeology of Buildings (University of Wales) Membership of the following organisations Associate member of the Institute of Field Archaeologists. (IFA)Member of the IFA’s Building Group. Member of the Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust Buildings at Risk. Sub-CommitteeMember of the Hertfordshire Conservation Forum Experience and expertise Sallianne is an experienced Historic Building Officer and field archaeologist who has worked on historic building surveys and excavations in England, Wales, Normandy and Cyprus. She has undertaken many building surveys on grade I, II* and II listed buildings, and completed the Hertfordshire Historic Timber Farm Building Survey for Hertfordshire County Council. Since joining BEAMS in January 2004 Sallianne has undertaken several Buildings at Risk Surveys, conducted Conservation Area reviews / appraisals, and has prepared a lists of locally important buildings. Sallianne also conducts house histories, building surveys and site appraisals, helps to organise seminars, assists with local hearings / public inquiries, and provides a conservation service to Stevenage Borough Council. Sallianne assists the Building Preservation Trust with their record of buildings at risk, and is involved with promotion and publicity for the Trust and BEAMS.
Qualifications MSc with distinction in Architectural Materials Conservation (Bournemouth University). BSc Honours in Heritage Conservation (Bournemouth University)
Membership of the following organisations Member of the Institute for Conservation, Stone and Wall Paintings Section (ICON) and SPAB. Administrator and Member of the Hertfordshire Conservation Forum
Experience and expertise Before joining BEAMS in February 2006 Helen worked as a surveyor and conservator of historic buildings and stone monuments. This comprised conducting condition surveys, writing reports, recording structures, photography and hands-on restoration work. Other projects have included the four year restoration of St Paul’s Cathedral, London and also work at St George’s Chapel, Windsor and the interior of the Chapel at Worcester College, Oxford. In 1999 Helen also conducted a Buildings at Risk survey of around 100 buildings at Sturminster Newton, on behalf of North Dorset District Council. Since joining BEAMS Helen has conducted buildings at risk surveys, house histories, building surveys and site appraisals. She also provides a conservation service to Broxbourne Borough Council. Helen also assists with the organisation of the Hertfordshire Conservation Forum and Trust events.
Qualifications BA Honours in Photographic Studies Experience and expertise Anne worked for many years in display, design and marketing working for Pentos Retailing and Boots the Chemist. Anne joined BEAMS in January 2003 and her role includes office administration, IT, payroll, events coordinator, and promotion and publicity. She assists and supports both the Directors and members of the BEAMS team. Anne has designed the Trust and BEAMS websites. She organises the publication and distribution of the Trust biannual newsletter, the Annual Report and information leaflets. She has also assisted in the organisation of the Conservation + Design Show in 2004 and 2006. Anne also runs Children’s Art Workshops and the Young People’s Photographic / Art Competition each year to highlight the importance of the historic environment to the next generation.
Qualifications PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) in progress. CLAiT and CLAiT Plus (IT courses) Experience and expertise Stuart has worked within the roles of administration / public service / IT for many years. He joined BEAMS in 2007 to form part of the office support team and assists with IT, customer service and general office administration.
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