Simon Smith

RIBA Architect and AABC heritage specialist. Stoke City fan for my sins.

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

It has been a relatively mild winter thus far, meaning we have been able to get plenty of lime mortar work completed, such as this repair project in Tipton.

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

@FOXSoccer Digs his stud into his toe also

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

Out in the glorious sunshine inspecting work at on the roof at Weston Hall this afternoon. Moisture levels on new lime mortar need to be managed carefully in this weather. #heritage #architecture #historicbuilding #conservation #staffordshire

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

It's sad to see emergency works that involve such an impact on the character of a building. This former pub in #stokeontrent obviously had some issues with detachment of the render but unfortunately the decision was taken to remove it completely.

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

Indulging my love of industrial heritage with a fantastic day at the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, hosted by @RIBA and @HistoricEngland. A real 'world first' of a building near the cradle of the industrial revolution. #industrial #heritage #conservation #architecture #shrewsbury

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

A beautiful but cold morning to be opening up this lead roof for investigative work.

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

@tomgracie @EnjoyStaffs @SoTCityCouncil @VisitStoke @SamsungUK @PotteriesMuseum Great pics - you were lucky with the sun it seems!

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

Today's survey and a delightfully intact example of Festival style Modernism. #midcenturymodern #1960s #architecture #survey

[Nigel Dale @otboae]

Chetwynd, Clarice Cliff's House in Clayton - inconveniently located outside the Stoke-on-Trent boundaries - the city that made her famous.

[Cruciform Architects @cruciformarchi]

Thanks to our amazing clients who have sent us these beautiful hampers. Here's to more successful projects in 2025! 😁 #happyclients

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

Surveying a Victorian potbank today - some fantastic spaces crammed literally to the rafters with old moulds.

[English Cathedrals @engcathedrals]

Solid advice from British Pipe Organs.

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

@fslconsult @walthamstowfc @stokecity Fantastic idea, a great #stokeontrent global export. Plenty of inspiration around the city and beyond. Just seen this beauty on Stonegate in York clad with #MintonHollins tiles 🤩

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

@walthamstowfc have married #Heritage and #football with their new collaborative William Morris kit. One for you @fslconsult

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

I have just seen this #mintonHollins tile cladded building in York

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

Ceramic tiling brings character and expression to architecture. Commonplace in Victorian and Edwardian houses, would love to see more in modern residential buildings.

[Samuel Hughes @SCP_Hughes]

Two big detached houses are being replaced with 93 apartments on the famous Bishop's Avenue in London. An example of how attractive densification can be, and also of a new style emerging in London apartment architecture, notable for abundant decorative tiling and brickwork.

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

@itvfootball @EFL @stokecity Great goal but the standard of football overall was terrible in that match. Both teams looked like they were playing for a draw and no-one could retain possession for more than about 3 passes.

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

This doorway has hit an all-time low...

[Shit Planning @PlanningShit]

1666: Imagine the wonderful doors that will adorn this entrance in its 350+ yr lifespan
2024:

[Cruciform Architects @cruciformarchi]

Work recently completed on his lime repointing project in the Staffordshire moorlands

[Simon Smith @simontsmith]

"A. P. ROPER, BUILDER" or " A PROPER BUILDER"? 😁 #heritage #church