Architecture and Historic Building Consultant
Alexandra Valmarana has more than 20 years’ experience in architecture and design. She has worked with the London architecture studio, Peregrine Bryant since 1997, where she was a Senior Partner and is now a Consultant. She also sits on the board of several international architecture and design charities, writes articles, and lectures internationally. She recently starred in the documentary film, Palladio, by Magnitudo.
Alexandra has worked on numerous nationally important properties for both the public and private sector including work for the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Crown Estate, National Trust, Landmark Trust, the Governor General of Antigua, and private clients. She was Senior Designer and Project Manager leading projects such as the Royal Astronomical Society at Burlington House, The Royal Hospital Chelsea, Belmont House, The Travellers Club, St. Helen and St. Katherine’s School, as well as many Grade I and II houses and estates. Her work has taken her across Europe, the United States and the Caribbean, and has included an extensive range of ages and building types – from new build to historic estates, residential to medical and educational sectors, and from 13th century to 21st century buildings.
Alexandra designs and manages projects from inception to completion including carrying out feasibility studies, quinquennial and historic structure reports, consents, environmental design and construction management. She particularly enjoys the interaction of technology and innovation in historic structures through sustainable materials, and finding adaptive re-uses without compromising integrity.
