Introduction

• This site is intended to prepare and inform the reader,
  of the aims and approaches embodied in the renovation work of Julian Swift Period House Renovations.
  On these pages, you will find many photographs of projects designed and executed by our company.
  We have included historical examples of original work, in order to highlight the authenticity of our methods.
  Be sure to notice the occasions where the original is indistinguishable from the new,
  and also where the new is designed to sympathetically complement the old.
  
  
• How we do it:
  
  When working on a period property, especially one that has been altered and then re-altered over centuries,
  it is most important to have a full understanding of the building's provenance, history and the order of alteration.
  Equally important is ofcourse the clients feelings on the matter.
  Naturally this will take time, especially when considering that in many cases, until work has begun, or at
  least until an investigative and intrusive survey has been carried out, much will remain hidden from the eye.
  The design process requires a period of fermentation, in order for us apply our extensive experience
  to the task of creating a functional and beautiful home.
  Attention to detail, and a consistency in conjuring unique atmospheric qualities, are hallmarks of julian swift.
  
  The sometimes lengthy considerations involved, may appear to present issues regarding the certainty
  of completing a project economically, to the desired standard. However, these questions are resolved
  by setting a budget and a bench mark specification (combined in a document called the Priced Quantity)
  at the start of the project. This document can be amended later as the design process develops.
  Such amendments can generally be managed by curtailing money spent on a less important aspect of
  the design, and then transferring those funds to a more deserving part.
  We have found through experience, despite any contrary appearance to the cursory eye,
  that this is the best way to economically achieve the desired quality and specification.
  
  Please enjoy perusing these pages.
  Look carefully at the details in each picture, they have all had careful thought applied to them.
  We hope that you will find them helpful in understanding how your property could be developed
  and in making decisions regarding detail therein.
  Remember, however, that each example given is appropriate in its own setting,
  and that it may not translate to another building.