Meet The Team
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 does not only preserve buildings; it thoughtfully evolves them for contemporary life while protecting their irreplaceable character.
Paul's portfolio speaks volumes, with 14 prestigious awards celebrating 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.
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.
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.
- 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 no) 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
- New
Police Station, Bodmin, Cornwall. £8M.
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