UK - The Theatres Trust, the National Advisory Public Body for Theatres has announced the appointment of Claire Appleby as the Trust's new architecture adviser to provide expert advice on the architecture, design and heritage conservation of theatre buildings.

Claire will deliver high quality theatre building architecture, design and heritage conservation advice to theatre owners, operators and developers, members of the public, and local authorities. Her role involves advising on theatre-related capital redevelopments, refurbishments, restoration and rebuilding projects, providing one-to-one advice, and delivery of the Trust's Advisory Review with the advisory team.

As architecture adviser, Claire will also have a lead role in co-ordinating and advising on work to secure theatres at risk, in association with our Theatres Adviser.

Director Mhora Samuel, said, "I am delighted to welcome Claire to The Theatres Trust as our architecture adviser. As a fully qualified architect Claire brings a wealth of experience through her work with Burrell Foley Fischer LLP and Bennetts Associates, amongst others. With her appointment we continue to build our capacity to provide expert design, architecture and heritage conservation advice for theatres."

(Jim Evans)


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