Lindsay Cruddas

In 2018, Lindsay was admitted to the RIBA Conservation Register as a Specialist Conservation Architect, placing her among a limited number of accredited professionals nationally. This recognition reflects her advanced knowledge in the conservation, repair and sensitive adaptation of listed buildings and heritage assets, combining technical expertise with a strong design approach.

Lindsay joined Planning & Design Practice Ltd in 2015 to lead the architectural design team. She previously worked with CTD Architects in Leek, DDRLP in Istanbul, and Halsall Lloyd Partnership in Nottingham. Her experience includes the repair and renovation of Grade II and Grade II* listed buildings, heritage conservation projects, new residential developments, and the refurbishment of housing association properties. Lindsay has developed significant expertise in the conservation and adaptation of historic buildings, working on a range of designated heritage assets where she carefully balances the protection of historic fabric with the requirements of contemporary use.

 

Lindsay brings strong architectural design, technical and project management skills, enabling the practice to deliver high-quality schemes from concept to completion. She is highly proficient in Revit, SketchUp and Photoshop, producing detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings and visualisations. With a keen eye for detail, she takes a hands-on approach throughout all project stages, including site inspections during construction, ensuring design quality, conservation principles and technical accuracy are upheld.