In 2004, Sam moved from Scotland to Portland England to train as a stonemason.
With its deep history in the industry, Portland was the perfect place to start his apprenticeship and career. Sam qualified in 2007 with a city and guilds qualification in Architectural Stonemasonry.  Since then he has gone on to gain experience all over the world including India, where he learnt traditional marble carving skills, New Zealand, where he was the head mason on the 300 million dollar post earthquake restoration of the Arts Centre in Christchurch.  In Western Australia, Sam has worked alongside top heritage specialists on various projects including St Georges Cathedral and Government House in Perth, the Fremantle train station and various other heritage listed buildings.  As head mason and co-partner of K&S Restorations, he aims to ensure WA keeps and maintains its rich architectural history.

Mark began his career as an apprentice plaster in the UK.  After becoming qualified, he gained experience in traditional and decorative plasterwork.  In 2010, he migrated to Australia where he has continued to work in the industry, completing various jobs. These jobs include lath & plaster ceilings & walls and decretive cornice, which he carries out with traditional methods using lime mortar.  He also specialises in exterior works including re-pointing and restoration of exterior render and decretive mouldings.  As co-partner of K&S Restorations, he shares the view that WA Architectural Heritage should be preserved for future generations.