Abigail is an ARB-registered Architect who qualified in 2021 and is a member of the RIBA and RIAS, with over five years’ post-qualification experience specialising in heritage and conservation-led architecture, including retrofit and adaptive reuse projects.
She has a strong interest in working with existing and historic buildings, delivering sensitive refurbishment, retrofit, and conversion projects that balance contemporary use with respect for historic fabric. Abigail works across all RIBA work stages, with a particular focus on technical resolution, statutory approvals, and on-site delivery within listed and conservation contexts.
She brings a thoughtful, detail-led approach to design, with an emphasis on clarity, craft, and continuity from concept through to completion. Abigail enjoys working within a collaborative team environment and values open dialogue with clients and consultants to develop clear, deliverable architectural solutions that respond to context, sustainability objectives, and client aspirations. She is currently working towards Conservation Accreditation, reflecting her commitment to developing specialist expertise in heritage and conservation practice.
Abigail Duncan
Architect
Bsc(Hons), MArch
Expertise
Key skills include the delivery of heritage, conservation, retrofit, and adaptive reuse projects; sensitive refurbishment and conversion of historic buildings; technical detailing and coordination across all RIBA work stages; contract administration and on-site delivery; consultant coordination within collaborative team environments; and the development of clear, practical, and client-focused architectural solutions, supported by a strong understanding of statutory and regulatory processes.
