Meet the team

BluePrint Architectural Workshop is led by two directors with complementary expertise: Paul’s conservation mastery and Christina’s contemporary design leadership.

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Paul founded BluePrint with 25+ years of experience, starting in the building trades and becoming an AABC-accredited conservation architect and IHBC member. Since 2010 focused on listed buildings, delivering sustainable adaptations that preserve authenticity.


Career highlights

14 awards, including RIBA National Award; 99% consent success; 60+ heritage buildings at Stride Treglown (Heartlands World Heritage £35M, National Trust Pentire Head £7M, multiple Grade I/II*).


What this means for you

Hands-on origins ensure precise trade coordination, forensic consents, and repairs that exceed standards — de-risking complex heritage projects.

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Christina supports new builds, extensions, and refurbishments with 25 years of experience at South West practices. Human-centred designs deliver multi-million-pound developments that blend functionality and heritage.


Key strengths

Advanced 3D CAD visualisation; private/public projects; joined in 2025 to expand scope.


What this means for you

Clear project visualisation pre-construction, innovative yet sympathetic solutions, and seamless integration with conservation work.

Specialist Expertise

Working with listed buildings demands rare skills beyond standard architecture.



Paul holds the following specialist accreditations:

Architects Accredited in Building Conservation The AABC register was established in 2002 and is the most reputable accreditation for conservation architects. To be accepted, architects are rigorously assessed by a team of peers, including a knowledgeable non-architect, on their knowledge and experience in conservation work. Paul holds the highest level of AABC accreditation, making him one of only 440 conservation-accredited architects in the UK (less than 1%).
Institute of Historic Building Conservation Website 'The mark of the conservation professional'. IHBC is the main UK professional body for conservation practitioners and historic environment specialists. It was founded in 1997 and has a multidisciplinary membership. Members must demonstrate expertise beyond their profession. Paul achieved the highest level of accreditation in 2022, making him one of only 360 fully accredited architects in the UK (less than 1%).
Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance Website A UK alliance focused on conserving and improving traditional buildings. Applying modern materials and solutions to these buildings can cause irreparable damage. BluePrint offers a holistic method to improve building performance, supported by Historic England and used by the National Trust. Paul is qualified with the STBA and uses this assessment method on most projects through Blueprint's proprietary Retrofit Consultancy.
Royal Institute of British Architects RIBA is a global professional membership body for architects. Membership shows commitment to high standards. Architects must be registered with the ARB, and many also hold RIBA membership to support regulated service delivery. Paul has been a full member since 2006. BluePrint has also achieved the notable milestone of becoming a RIBA Chartered Practice, demonstrating its enduring commitment to providing quality services and upholding best-practice standards.
What this means for you

Accredited advice reduces the risk of refusal, accelerates approvals, protects your investment, and future-proofs your asset.

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.

  • Heartlands, World Heritage Site Mine Complex, Ten Grade II* and six Grade II buildings. £35M
  • National Trust Visitor Centre and regeneration of C19 Farmstead, Pentireglaze. £1.4M.
  • National Trust Holiday Cottages (three) and conservation of C19 Pentire Farm. £2.4M.
  • Multiple projects at Grade II* Old Rectory, St. Mawgan, Newquay. £confidential.
  • Repairs to Grade I Plympton House, Plympton St. Maurice, Plymouth. £confidential.
  • Reconstruction of Grade II Clock Tower & Belfry, Duporth. £350K.
  • Conversion of Farmstead, Farmhouse and five listed farm buildings, Duporth. £1.5M.
  • Alterations and repairs to Grade II* Norbury Court, The Millfields, Plymouth. £350K.
  • Reconstruction of Grade II GWR Passenger Building, St. Austell. £120K.
  • Repair and reconstruct Grade II* Cornish Pumping Engine House, Pool. £158K.
  • Conversion of Grade II Chapel at Portland Villas, Plymouth University. £450K.
  • Re-roofing the southern terrace of Portland Villas, Plymouth University. £confidential.
  • Harvey’s Foundry, new-build and regeneration of 4 Grade II* Farm buildings, Hayle. £2.2M
  • Police Station, Bodmin, Cornwall. £8M.
Plymouth-based, South West serving

Directors handle every project — contact us to discuss yours