Francesca is an RIBA accredited Specialist Conservation Architect. Further to her involvement in two UNESCO missions for the World Heritage Sites of Valparaiso (Chile) and the Valley of Kathmandu (Nepal), she joined Heritage Architecture Ltd in 2005 (London, Manchester and Rome offices). In her main role as Specialist Conservation Architect and Consultant, she deals with many complex and sensitive issues within conservation, from delicate and highly specialised repairs, through to new build additions on sensitive sites, conservation area appraisals, legislation and planning matters, and matters in relation to major regeneration and development.  She also provides specialist advice on architectural, townscape and conservation issues. These include pre-applications and preparation of planning applications for developments, as well as developing detailed proposals that affect heritage assets, settings and conservation areas.

In her main role as Specialist Conservation Architect and Consultant, she deals with many complex and sensitive issues within conservation, from delicate and highly specialised repairs, through to new build additions on sensitive sites, conservation area appraisals, legislation and planning matters, and matters in relation to major regeneration and development.  She also provides specialist advice on architectural, townscape and conservation issues. These include pre-applications and preparation of planning applications for developments, as well as developing detailed proposals that affect heritage assets, settings and conservation areas.