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35

Celebrating

Years

Founding Partners at QPArchitecture

Designed to be built

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Back in the day

QPArchitecture

Est. 1991

QPArchitecture is a Chartered RIBA practice based in Christchurch, Dorset, designing and delivering  buildings across multiple sectors. Established in 1991, the practice has developed a reputation for delivering high-quality, practical and client-focused design solutions across both refurbishment and new-build projects.

The firm’s core specialism lies in healthcare architecture, with an extensive portfolio ranging from complex hospital redevelopments and departmental refurbishments to dementia-friendly care homes and clinical eco-conscious schemes. Working across all stages of the design process, QPArchitecture provides full architectural services alongside Contract Administration and Principal Designer duties under both The CDM Regulations 2015 and The Building Regulations 2010.​

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Our Projects

Architect | Technologist | Principal Designer CDM | Principal Designer BR | Lead Consultant | Contract Administrator

Our Management Team

Who you deal with on a day-to-day basis

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Partner

Liam Roberts

  • Liam Robert's LinkedIn
Liam is the Technical Partner, bringing a highly technical and innovative approach to detailed design and site delivery.
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Partner

Ben Palmer

BA(Hons) MArch PGDip ARB RIBA

Architect | RIBA Principal Designer

  • Ben Palmer LinkedIn
Ben is a Partner, Chartered Architect and Principal Designer, with a focus on design leadership and coordination.
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Partner

Stephen Pennington

MA Dip Arch (Cantab) 

  • Stephen Pennington LinkedIn
Steve is a founding Partner, focused on early-stage concept design, feasibility work and planning.
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Part II Architectural Assistant

Irena Stansa

BA(Hons) MArch

  • LinkedIn
Irena joined the practice in 2022 and has progressed from Part 1 to Part 2 Architectural Assistant, working across healthcare and care projects.
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Marketing Manager and PA

Clare Fox

Over 15 years marketing management

  • Clare Fox LinkedIn
Clare manages studio operations and coordinates public relations and marketing, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
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Financial and HR Manager

Sue Vernetti

    Sue manages finance and team support, ensuring projects stay on budget and the studio operates smoothly.
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