Martin William Ashley
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Martin William Ashley MVO Dipl Arch RIBA (born 29 April 1952) is a British architect
known for restoration of ecclesiastical buildings and royal properties and a specialist in period and listed buildings. He studied a Diploma in Architecture at Kingston Polytechnic and completed a scholarship with Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
in 1976. He worked for Purcell Miller Tritton
and became a partner before setting up his own business, Martin Ashley Architects, in 1994. From 1999 to present, Martin Ashley has held the post of Surveyor of the Fabric St Georges Chaple, Windsor. In 2011 Martin Ashley was honoured with Member of the Royal Victorian Order
He is an architect member of Guildford Diocesan Advisory Committee, and lectures on the philosophy and principles of historic building conservation.
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
known for restoration of ecclesiastical buildings and royal properties and a specialist in period and listed buildings. He studied a Diploma in Architecture at Kingston Polytechnic and completed a scholarship with Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings was founded by William Morris, Philip Webb and J.J.Stevenson, and other notable members of the Pre Raphaelite brotherhood, in 1877, to oppose what they saw as the insensitive renovation of ancient buildings then occurring in Victorian...
in 1976. He worked for Purcell Miller Tritton
Purcell Miller Tritton
Purcell Miller Tritton is an award-winning limited liability partnership of architects, designers and historic building consultants. Founded in 1947, they work on notable public and private buildings in the United Kingdom and beyond, including the National Gallery, London, Westminster Abbey, St...
and became a partner before setting up his own business, Martin Ashley Architects, in 1994. From 1999 to present, Martin Ashley has held the post of Surveyor of the Fabric St Georges Chaple, Windsor. In 2011 Martin Ashley was honoured with Member of the Royal Victorian Order
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
He is an architect member of Guildford Diocesan Advisory Committee, and lectures on the philosophy and principles of historic building conservation.
Projects
- St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
- Cowdray Ruins
- Buckingham PalaceBuckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace, in London, is the principal residence and office of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality...
, Grand Entrance Portico Steps and Carriage Landings - Buckingham PalaceBuckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace, in London, is the principal residence and office of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality...
, Quadrangle East Elevation - St James Palace, The Queen's ChapelQueen's ChapelThe Queen's Chapel is a Christian chapel in central London, England that was designed by Inigo Jones and built between 1623 and 1625 as an adjunct to St. James's Palace...
- Dorcester Abbey
Awards
- South East Region 'Building Conservation Award'
- Georgian Group Architectural Awards 2010: Restoration of a Georgian building in an urban setting
- RICS Awards 2010 Building Conservation Award (commended)
- Natural Stone Awards 2008, Repair & Restoration Award: St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire