Hugh Wallace interview: ‘As a nation we’ve been disrespectful of our architectural heritage and what we must have is a balanced approach to conservation’

Hugh Wallace of RTÉ’s Great House Revival series explains how more people are willing to revamp old and historic buildings, breathing new life into our built heritage and the hearts of our towns

Hugh Wallace, award-winning architect and founding partner of Douglas Wallace Consultants, presents the Great House Revival airs on RTÉ One at 9.30pm on Sundays

In the midst of a crippling housing crisis and with an estimated 180,000 vacant buildings scattered around the country, it makes absolute sense that restoring and converting what many consider to be a ‘blight’ on our countryside into modern dwelling should be a priority.

It’s no wonder that shows like RTÉ’s Great House Revival series, now in its third season, are so popular and appropriate.

Presented by Hugh Wallace, award-winning architect and founding partner of ...