With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Paul founded BluePrint Architectural Workshop with a singular vision: to breathe new life into our architectural heritage. His rare combination of hands-on building experience and chartered architectural and conservation expertise gives clients a distinct advantage in heritage projects.

Paul's journey—from five years as a builder to becoming an AABC Architect Accredited in Building Conservation and the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)—has shaped his unique approach to historic building projects. This distinctive blend of practical wisdom and technical excellence ensures that every project benefits from time-honoured craftsmanship and innovative solutions.

Since 2010, Paul has been working full-time with listed buildings. His sustainable approaches to heritage conservation expertly balance modern energy efficiency with historical authenticity. His methodology not only preserves buildings; it thoughtfully evolves them for contemporary life while protecting their irreplaceable character.

Paul's portfolio speaks volumes, with 14 prestigious awards that celebrate excellence in conservation, creative adaptation, and sustainability, including a distinguished RIBA National Award. His background as a builder has proved invaluable, enabling seamless coordination with craftspeople and contractors, and ensuring exceptional standards of execution that consistently exceed client expectations.

With a remarkable 99% success rate in planning and listed building consent applications, Paul's deep understanding of heritage requirements and planning processes ensures your project is in the safest of hands.

What This Means for You

Paul's builder background means he speaks the same language as your contractors, ensuring smoother project delivery and fewer costly surprises. His 99% planning success rate isn't just a statistic—it's your guarantee of avoiding the delays and rejections that plague architectural projects. Most importantly, Paul's design excellence has been recognised at the highest level by RIBA, RICS and the Civic Trust—because beautiful architecture matters.

"Whether it's breathing new life into a centuries-old building or creating a contemporary building, I believe every project deserves the same attention to detail and dedication to excellence."

Christina brings 25 years of architectural experience to BluePrint, where she leads new build and refurbishment projects. Her appointment in 2025 signifies an exciting evolution in our practice's capabilities, blending our heritage expertise with an expanding portfolio of contemporary projects.

Christina's architectural philosophy centres on the human experience of space, understanding not just how buildings function but also how they profoundly impact the daily lives of their occupants. This empathetic approach to design, refined through decades of practice in the South West, ensures that every project achieves both aesthetic and practical harmony.

Christina has worked at leading architectural practices, delivering multi-million-pound developments for a wide range of professional clients. She turns ambitious visions into architectural reality, from innovative private developments to complex public sector projects.

As a specialist in advanced 3d CAD technology, Christina enhances our design process with modern visualisation capabilities, allowing clients to experience their projects clearly before construction begins. Her expertise and our deep heritage knowledge enable BluePrint to offer a uniquely comprehensive service, seamlessly blending contemporary innovation with traditional architecture.

Christina's blend of technical expertise, creative insight, and human-centred design principles makes her a valuable asset to the practice. She ensures that BluePrint continues to deliver exceptional architectural solutions for contemporary and heritage projects.

What This Means for You

Christina's 3D visualisation expertise allows you to see exactly how your project will look before construction starts—avoiding unpleasant surprises and costly changes during the build. Her technical skill ensures your project meets all regulations and building standards, while her human-centred approach guarantees your space functions beautifully for modern living, whether it's a heritage renovation or a brand-new build.

“Great architecture should improve your life, not complicate it. My role is to make sure every technical detail works perfectly and every space feels just right for how you live — so you can enjoy your beautiful, functional home.”

Award-Winning Design Meets Technical Excellence

Every project benefits from Paul's design vision—recognised by RIBA, RICS, and the Civic Trust—paired with Christina's technical expertise and regulatory knowledge. Paul ensures your project is not only compliant but also beautiful, while Christina manages the complex technical requirements and guarantees flawless execution. This partnership allows your architectural project to achieve something many others cannot—stunning design that functions perfectly.

Heritage Sensitivity with Modern Innovation

Paul's meticulous attention to detail and deep heritage expertise ensure every historic element is respected and enhanced, whilst Christina's contemporary technical skills optimise comfort, functionality, and energy efficiency. Whether working on a listed building or a new build, this dual approach guarantees exceptional results.

Streamlined Communication

Working with a husband-and-wife team ensures smooth coordination. No mixed messages, no conflicting advice—just clear, consistent guidance from Paul's creative vision through to Christina's technical delivery.

Comprehensive Expertise

From Paul's award-winning design sensibility to Christina's technical mastery, our combined skills cover the full spectrum of architectural services. Whether you need planning permission for a contemporary extension or listed building consent for a historic renovation, we deliver both beauty and performance.

Specialist Expertise

Working with listed and historic buildings requires skills and expertise that are notably different from normal architectural practice.

Within the practice, Paul holds the following accreditations:

Experience

During Paul's 20-year tenure with Stride Treglown, the projects he was responsible for were fortunate enough to receive fourteen accolades for conservation, creative reuse, and sustainability, including a coveted RIBA National Award.

Paul was the project architect for 60+ buildings at Stride Treglown; a selection follows.

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