{"podcast":{"title":"Heritage Buildings Podcast","slug":"heritage-buildings-podcast-7116506","podcast_index_feed_id":7116506,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/heritage-buildings-podcast/","website_url":"http://www.heritagebuildingspodcast.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/55cdbd4a-b829-4c31-a114-320e68796c2a/kojr6ohkmjbsw6dqh5bxrocmyfil.jpg","author":"Vincent Reed","episode_count":37,"summary":"Welcome to the Heritage Buildings Podcast with your host Vincent Reed, where we bring you in-depth interviews with leading experts, passionate enthusiasts, and industry professionals from across the heritage buildings sector. Join us as we explore captivating stories, uncover the artistry behind historical buildings, and dive into the challenges and successes of conserving our architectural heritage. This podcast is available as audio format across all of your favourite podcasting apps and as video format on our official YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@HeritageBuildingsAssociation Be sure to join in on the discussions in our forum - https://heritagebuildings.forum Connect with us on social media - https://linktr.ee/heritagebuildingsassociation","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T06:17:47.996728+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heritage-buildings-podcast-7116506"},"episode":{"title":"[HBP#14] - Liz Smith - Through the Lens of a Conservation Architect","slug":"hbp-14-liz-smith-through-the-lens-of-a-conservation-architect","published_at":"2025-05-26T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heritage-buildings-podcast-7116506/hbp-14-liz-smith-through-the-lens-of-a-conservation-architect","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heritage-buildings-podcast-7116506","url":"http://www.heritagebuildingspodcast.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a703c80f-b731-4e5e-96ee-c64b08d5dc5c.mp3","summary":"🎙️ You can also access the full Audio version of this Podcast by searching for 'Heritage Buildings Podcast' on - Apple, Spotify, Amazon, PocketCasts, and any of your other favourite podcasting apps!  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to another episode of the Heritage Buildings Podcast! In this episode, Vincent Reed sits down with Liz Smith, a pioneering conservation architect. Liz is the chairperson and regional partner at Purcell and has worked on iconic heritage sites like the National Maritime Museum, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Kensington Palace. She shares her journey from being a passionate young student fascinated by history and art to becoming a leader in architectural conservation.  Liz also discusses her innovative approach to blending traditional craftsmanship with modern functionality and her role in mentoring the next generation of architects through the Purcell Conservation School. We also touch on her unique experiences, such as appearing on Channel Four's 'Phil Spencer's Stately Homes' and working on conservation projects in South Georgia.  Tune in to learn more about the multifaceted role of a conservation architect and the intricate process of preserving our architectural heritage. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Below is a more detailed breakdown of the video with relevant timestamps Click the time on the left to jump straight to that section 00:00 Introduction to Liz Smith 01:12 Liz's Day-to-Day Responsibilities 02:32 Liz's Background and Education 06:00 Early Career and Influences 17:37 Joining Purcell and Working on St. Paul's Cathedral 23:52 The Role of Cons…","meta_description":"🎙️ You can also access the full Audio version of this Podcast by searching for 'Heritage Buildings Podcast' on - Apple, Spotify, Amazon, PocketCasts, and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6333,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/heritage-buildings-podcast-7116506/episodes/hbp-14-liz-smith-through-the-lens-of-a-conservation-architect/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heritage-buildings-podcast-7116506/hbp-14-liz-smith-through-the-lens-of-a-conservation-architect.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}