PROJECTS/SUB-CONTRACTING

Tim Smare has sub-contracted and also led numerous projects for other companies.

This photo shows the finished repairs to the stone ceiling at Christchurch Cathedral Oxford; the partial dismantlement and structural pinning to the 12 lanterns and numerous mortar repairs to the ribbed ceiling (with Cliveden Conservation Workshop Ltd)

Complete dismantlement, repair and re-fixing of the 1623 polychromed alabaster Cole Monument, St Peters Church, Petersham; and repairs to the supporting and adjacent walls and monuments (with Paye Stonework and Restoration Ltd)

The reconstruction of the Roman Temple of Mithras, Walbrook: this was first mocked up off-site and then completely rebuilt under the new Bloomberg HQ over the course of a year; Tim made the 1:20 scale working model and was one of two hands-on conservators working alongside five heritage masons - aiming to be as faithful as possible to the original materials and methods (MOLA/Paye Ltd/McAlpine)

Installation of several large travertine stone sculptures and features by contemporary artist Stephen Cox at Waddesden Manor, as well as numerous other sculptures in the grounds (with CCW Ltd)

Installation of the Hatton Monument at Westminster Abbey

(with Taylor Pearce Restoration Ltd)

Display of 4 urns, pedestals and a statue at Chelsea Flower Show for a Gold Award winning garden by Tom Stuart Smith (with CCW Ltd)

FREELANCE SITE-BASED PROJECT MANAGEMENT(FOR CCWLtd)

St Mary Magdalene, Paddington, general view of the nave, Tim oversaw the conservation works for CCW Ltd to the exterior and interior of G E Street's Victorian gothic revival church during this HLF funded project (awarded The King of Prussia Medal, Church Architecture Awards 2018)

The repaired brickwork in the undercroft, now an event and performance space for the local community in Paddington

Tim was site-based Project manager for the interior conservation of the two libraries at The Queens College, Oxford, including the late 17th century hand-modelled plaster ceiling, the stone wall swags and all wooden bookcases, floors and wallpanelling (Oxford Preservation Trust Award, 2013)

A view of the refurbished Victorian library in the undercroft

University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford, Tim oversaw all conservation works including the roof timbers and panels, lime-washed walls, tombs, monuments, floors and ledger stones; the 1320's library; the 15th century choir stalls and church furniture; and the conservation of the Baroque stone porch and statuary (Oxford Preservation Trust Award 2013)

View of the famous tower and spire after conservation - and from which the public can look out over Oxford and its colleges

We LISTEN AND WE Think It Through!

Pre-Construction

This phase includes a dialogue and an understanding with the client regarding their needs and expectations, as well as the provision of a detailed quote. We are happy to explain the materials and methods we employ, as we know most clients have a genuine and committed interest in their buildings and in doing sympathetic work.

Construction

We aim to complete all or most of the works ourselves. If we need to we work with trusted subcontractors, and will keep them on track and accountable throughout. Costs will be closely watched and variations discussed and agreed with the client before they happen - to wherever possible achieve the best quality, value and trust.

Post-Construction

The last step in any works. This phase includes cleaning and clearing site and any final inspections/discussions with the client, surveyor or architect. At the very least a written outline of the completed works and materials used will be sent to the client - to better facilitate future works and choices, and become part of the written record/property file, but more formal reports can be provided.

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