Who We Are

Darryl T. Saunders

Aylesbury Preservation was founded by Darryl T. Saunders, who brings over a decade of experience in historic preservation. Widely recognized as one of the preeminent authorities on late-18th- and 19th-century American architecture, Mr. Saunders has published numerous articles on architectural history and is the author of the forthcoming book Improvements in the Taste and Science of Architecture: Northern Architects and Builders in the Mid-South, 1800–1840.

He has served on several preservation-related boards, including the Lower Garden District Association, and was recently a Commissioner for Historic Properties in Lincoln County, North Carolina. Mr. Saunders’ career and personal interests are deeply intertwined: when not engaged in hands-on restoration work, he is visiting and documenting historic American structures, which he shares with a wide audience through his popular Instagram account, The Federal Tour.

Nevan Carling

Nevan Carling is a conservation timber framer based in New England. He earned a First Class Honours degree in Archaeology and Heritage Management from the University of York, England and is currently completing his MSc in Timber Building Conservation at the Weald and Downland Living Museum in Sussex, England. Nevan currently runs Little King Timber Works, LLC, where he focuses on using traditional timber framing techniques to not only conserve the buildings themselves, but also to ensure the continuation of the trade. Nevan's primary focus is on 17th, 18th, and early 19th century structures. Nevan also teaches classes around New England, including: hewing, English scribing, and historic building assessment, documentation, and repair. 

Matt Fox

Matt Fox is a New Orleans–based architect whose work reflects the city’s rich architectural heritage and cultural landscape. A Tulane graduate with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture, he has more than a decade of experience spanning historic restorations, modern residences, commercial spaces, and community projects. In 2014, he founded M. Fox Design, an architecture practice dedicated to creating work that is both personal and deeply rooted in place.

Eli Lurie

Eli Lurie earned his master’s degree in architecture from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Originally from Massachusetts, he has made Savannah his home, where he has built a career as an architectural designer. Eli specializes in historically inspired architectural and interior design and is also an active antiques dealer. He is the founder of Eli Lurie Antiques and Design, a firm focused on American classical furniture of the early 19th century.

Alex Papo

Alex Papo is an architectural historian and restoration specialist with a master’s degree in historic preservation from Roger Williams University. He is the founder of Architectural Conservation Services (ACA) and a key collaborator with Aylesbury Preservation, where he contributes expertise in historic building materials and architectural history. Based near Providence, Rhode Island, Alex has a particular interest in the early structures of New England.

Aylesbury Preservation works closely with a talented network of professionals and organizations who share our commitment to historic preservation and architectural integrity