About

Trace Heritage functions as a professional partnership between Directors Charlotte Simons and Thomas Clark, who between them share over 12 years of experience within the architecture, engineering and construction industry.

Charlotte graduated from the University of Sydney with a Masters of Heritage Conservation and Bachelor of Design in Architecture, and is experienced in best practice cultural heritage management. In 2017 Charlotte graduated with both the Australian Institute of Building NSW Chapter President’s Award, as well as the Morton Herman Prize in Building Conservation for the top graduating student.

Charlotte has prepared Heritage Assessments, Statements of Heritage Impact/Heritage Impact Statements, Conservation Management Plans and various technical reports for a diverse range of places encompassing heritage listed residential properties, commercial buildings, infrastructure items, parks and heritage conservation areas. Charlotte is experienced in working for local government as a Heritage Officer, assessing heritage related documentation submitted as part of the Development Application process, and contributing to local strategic heritage planning and policy. Charlotte also has experience as a Heritage Expert Witness in the NSW Land & Environment Court (LEC).

Thomas graduated with a combined Bachelor of Engineering and Design in Architecture degree from the University of Sydney with First Class Honours in Engineering, and has spent several years working in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. Thomas has worked on the delivery and construction of complex infrastructure, commercial and residential projects.

Thomas specialises in the design and analysis of building fabric, and is currently a tutor for both masters and undergraduate architectural courses at the University of Sydney and the University of Technology for multiple subjects focusing on advanced building design and sustainability.