Sandy Fishpool has built a reputation working on both traditional and contemporary architectural projects including cutting-edge paragraph 84e projects, and her services for several of the UK's historic country houses. Now with an architectural career spanning 30 years, she has worked on a wide range of projects across the UK which reflects her commitment to creating lasting, meaningful spaces that enhance communities and environments.
Recent projects include working on the adaptive re-use and repair of listed buildings. Notable projects include Home Farm, Wentworth Woodhouse, St. Leonard’s House, Essex and Foley House, Great Malvern, where her role as lead architect at Rural Solutions, allowed her to combine her architectural and heritage experience, ensuring the properties were sensitively repaired and adapted for modern use.
‘My ethos is to enhance places through architecture, heritage, and landscape while
achieving clients’ goals. This commitment continues to drive my strategy for
successful projects’.
Sandy's passion for architecture and heritage started in childhood with visits to historical buildings like the Theatre of Epidaurus in Greece. This interest was evident in her studies on the historic Bastides of southern France and early projects in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Sandy is on the RIBA Conservation Register, and she can offer heritage services including advice, tailored design solutions, and heritage statements and impact assessments to clients with historic buildings.
Sandy is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Building Conservation and Adaptation and is actively involved with the Skipton Civic Society. She has recorded and researched several local historic buildings, including the Mill Bridge Gallery, and shared her findings at an event held at Skipton Town Hall.
In addition to her conservation work, Sandy has designed bespoke homes in challenging locations, including Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Her ability to balance her clients' needs with the requirements of local planning authorities has resulted in homes that are exceptional in design and seamlessly integrated into their surroundings. One of her notable projects is a contemporary replacement house in Nidderdale, inspired by the architectural principles of Frank Lloyd Wright. The house uses traditional, locally sourced materials and design elements that reflect the region’s heritage, demonstrating that modern architecture can thrive even in the most sensitive environments.
Throughout her career, Sandy has remained dedicated to enhancing the built environment through a combination of innovation, respect for heritage, and careful consideration of landscape. With every project, she strives to create spaces that are not only functional but also meaningful, beautiful, and in harmony with their context.
