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Spirited away: adapting a derelict copperworks
Spirited away: adapting a derelict copperworks

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Spirited away: adapting a derelict copperworks

The Penderyn Distillery and Visitor Centre in South Wales is a heady mix of heritage and modern functionality that draws on local conservation skills and materials

Stephen Cousins 15 December 2025

Guy Middleton MRICS: when surveying takes centre stage
Guy Middleton MRICS: when surveying takes centre stage

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Guy Middleton MRICS: when surveying takes centre stage

Renovating Victorian theatres while they remain open for performances can be challenging, but it’s all part of the job. The show, as they say, must go on

Helen Parton 01 December 2025

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