Mico C.A.R.E. Centre
Lydford House is a contemporary interpretation of the Jamaican vernacular, drawing on Georgian proportions, gable and hip roof forms, and deep verandas suited to the tropical climate. The design balances restraint and familiarity, allowing the house to sit comfortably within its residential context while accommodating the owner’s preference for locally available decorative elements over time.
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Location: St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, Jamaica
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Project type: Institutional / special education facility
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Role: Architectural designer; conservation and reconstruction lead
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Scope: Measured drawings and archival recording, conservation assessment, reconstruction design, architectural coordination
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Project status: Completed
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Why it mattered: The project demonstrates how conservation principles, drawing on Georgian precedent and the concept of interpretive reconstruction, can inform new construction in historic communities, delivering a durable, accessible, and contextually appropriate educational facility that respects heritage while exceeding the performance of the original structure