BIID Showcase: Period Buildings - Practical advice and considerations for interior designers

Join us for an enriching day of learning and discussion tailored to interior designers passionate about preserving history while embracing modern needs. 

This all-day online event, hosted by the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID), delves into the challenges and nuances of working with period and listed buildings. Designed for interior designers, this comprehensive programme offers actionable insights on navigating regulations, understanding historical styles, and implementing sustainable practices in period properties.

PROGRAMME 
 
9:00 AM: Registration
Attendees log in and prepare for the event.

9:05 AM: Welcome from BIID President
Official opening remarks from the BIID President.
Speaker: Angela Bardino

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM: Session 1: Navigating the Formal Procedure for Listed Buildings
Learn about listed building categories, permission processes, and initial steps.
Speaker: Stephen Boniface, Chartered Building Surveyor, Conservation Accredited, Boniface Enterprises Limited

10:10 AM - 11:10 AM: Session 2: Details to Consider When Restoring Period Properties
Explore period interiors and their defining characteristics.
Speaker: Dr Steven Parissien, Lecturer in Architectural History, University of Oxford

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM: Morning Break

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM: Session 3: Architectural Elements of Period Buildings
Practical advice on working with lime plaster, decorative plaster, and timber mouldings.
Speakers: Tom Balch, Managing Director, Rose of Jericho ; David Serra, Director, George Jackson Limited; Mike Costello, Managing Director,  Atkey and Company Limited

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM: Lunch

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM: Session 4: Decorative Finishes in Historical/Period Buildings
Case studies on wallpaper and colour usage between 1700-1820.
Speakers: Allyson McDermott, Historic Interiors Consultant and Designer. Director of Allyson McDermott Studios and Creative Director at Allyson McDermott Collections; Patrick Baty, Consultant on the use of colour in historic buildings

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Session 5: In Conversation - Listed Building Project (not recorded)
A case study discussion on a real-world listed building restoration project.
Speakers: Serena Fokschaner, Freelance interiors and design writer: House & Garden, World of Interiors, FT etc and author of ‘John Minshaw.’; Amanda Ransom, Director, Amanda Ransom Design Limited

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM: Session 6: Sustainability for Listed Buildings
Strategies for integrating eco-friendly practices in period properties.
Speaker: Darren Price, Director, Adam Architecture

4:30 PM - 4:35 PM: Conclusion from the BIID CPD Committee Chair
Closing remarks to end the event.
Speaker: To Be Confirmed

Further details of the talks and speakers will be added in January 2025. 
 
WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH

• A solid understanding of listed building permissions and restoration techniques. 
• Insights into the architectural and decorative styles of British interiors.
• Practical tips and strategies for making period properties more sustainable.
• Exclusive access to curated resources, including recommended books, groups, and CPD courses.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This event is ideal for:

• Interior designers working on period or listed properties.
• Professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of historical architecture and sustainability.
• Students and early career designers eager to build expertise in historical interior design.

The event has been designed to be enjoyed as a full-day programme, but we also welcome drop-in attendance for individual sessions.

Additional Information

Once you have registered for this event on Eventbrite you will receive the link to the event content in your confirmation email, and in reminder emails from Eventbrite before the event starts. Please ensure you use the correct email address when registering. 

If this event is fully booked, please join the waiting list. If you are no longer able to attend, please inform the office so that we can give your spot to someone else.

BIID member rate is open to Registered Interior Designers, Associate members, Provisional Associate members, Student members, Affiliate members, Retired members, Dual International members, and Registered Design Practice employees. Go to the BIID Member Area to secure your promo code to add at the Eventbrite Checkout. This is a member benefit, please do not share the code with non-members. 

The advertised price does not include VAT and is for 1 ticket only, colleagues must purchase their own separate ticket to attend. 

All sessions of the Showcase will be recorded apart from session 5. Please note this to avoid disappointment. All registered attendees will receive the recordings and associated resources as part of their ticket price after the event. 

If you have any queries, please email the office at info@biid.org.uk or call 020 7628 0255.

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