Artifex Design is committed to the detailed recording of built heritage, its interpretation, and its presentation in a manner which clearly expresses its essential character and function. 

We have over 30 years of experience in both archaeological recording and architectural conservation establishing a comprehensive understanding of traditional building materials and methodologies. 

Stephen Copp (Director)

BA, MA (archaeology), B Arch, PG Dip Arch Cons

Stephen's architectural career has been spent at one of Scotland's pre-eminent conservation practices and at the National Trust for Scotland where he has been responsible for the delivery of numerous award winning restoration projects.

Stephen has served as Project Architect on a number of excavations. These include: Humeima (Jordan), Bir el Jebanna (Carthage), Stymphalos (Greece), and Kenchreai (Greece).

Artifex Design can offer a full-spectrum 

service from initial site recording to interpretation and publication documentation. Services include:

• control surveys
• topographic surveys/mapping
• drone surveys
• photogrammetric surveys
• detailed recording & analysis 
• publication drawings
• hypothetical reconstructions
• 3D visualizations