Business Details
22 Years
experience
Award-Winning RIBA Chartered Architects in the West Country
Founded in 2004, Peregrine Mears Architects is a RIBA Chartered practice based in Barnstaple, North Devon, with additional offices in Exeter and Truro. Our team combines creative design expertise with technical proficiency, delivering award-winning residential and commercial projects across the West Country. We specialise in tailoring solutions to site-specific contexts, integrating heritage considerations and sustainable principles.With professionals skilled in conservation, Passivhaus standards, and low-energy design, we guide clients through every project phase while maintaining rigorous quality control. Our collaborative approach ensures projects balance aesthetic vision with practical constraints, supported by continuous professional development to stay at the forefront of architectural innovation and regulatory compliance.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Projects
Barn Conversions
Conservation Schemes
Sustainable Design
Passivhaus
Design Consultancy
Building Surveying
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We are RIBA Chartered Architects with 19 years of regional experience since 2004
- Our team holds specialist expertise in heritage conservation and Passivhaus standards
- We offer continuous CPD-driven knowledge to ensure regulatory compliance
- We practice collaborative design leadership across multidisciplinary teams
- We integrate sustainability and energy efficiency into all our projects
Associations and certifications
- RIBA Chartered
Services
Residential Architecture
We create bespoke residential projects from one-off houses to multi-unit developments. Our designs respond to location-specific contexts while prioritising client needs. With technical expertise in building regulations and sustainability, we guide schemes through planning and construction phases, ensuring quality outcomes that enhance living environments across Devon and Cornwall.
Conservation Projects
Our specialists work on listed buildings and historically significant structures. We balance preservation with modern functionality, obtaining specialist consents while maintaining architectural integrity. Through detailed understanding of traditional materials and techniques, we ensure sensitive upgrades comply with heritage guidelines and conservation area requirements across the South West.
Passivhaus Design
We design ultra-low energy buildings meeting rigorous Passivhaus standards. Our certified professionals utilise thermal modelling and airtightness strategies to create comfortable, sustainable spaces. This approach reduces running costs and environmental impact while maintaining design quality, supported by continuous monitoring through construction phases to achieve certification requirements.
Commercial Projects
We deliver commercial developments ranging from small-scale offices to large mixed-use schemes. Our contextual approach ensures designs meet business needs while complying with planning policies. Through collaborative consultancy with engineers and planners, we create functional spaces that enhance operational efficiency and user experience across retail, hospitality and workplace sectors.
Sustainable Design
Sustainability principles underpin our designs through material selection, energy strategies and lifecycle considerations. We incorporate renewable technologies and passive design techniques to meet zero-carbon targets. Our team stays updated with evolving environmental standards, ensuring projects achieve high sustainability ratings while maintaining architectural quality and user comfort.
People
Perry Mears
Architect Director
With over 25 years' experience in sustainable architecture, Perry leads design innovation while maintaining technical rigour. He champions contextual sensitivity and conservation principles across projects, ensuring solutions balance creativity with practicality.
Daniel Huxtable
Associate
Daniel specialises in conservation projects, holding expertise in heritage building adaptation. He manages complex listed building consents and collaborates with local authorities to preserve architectural history while integrating modern requirements.
Ciaran Linane
Project Architect
Ciaran focuses on residential developments, applying Passivhaus principles to create energy-efficient homes. His technical knowledge ensures compliance with current regulations while delivering contemporary designs tailored to client aspirations.
Michaela Eaves
Project Architect
Michaela leads commercial projects with emphasis on sustainable materials and construction methods. She coordinates multidisciplinary teams to deliver functional spaces that meet business needs while reducing environmental impact.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential, commercial and conservation projects, including barn conversions, Passivhaus designs and sustainable architecture across Devon and Cornwall.
Are you RIBA Chartered Architects?
Yes, we are RIBA Chartered Architects with offices in Barnstaple, Exeter and Truro, providing professional services since 2004.
Do you handle listed building projects?
Yes, our team has specialist expertise in heritage conservation and obtaining planning consents for listed buildings and conservation areas.
Can you design energy-efficient buildings?
We design ultra-low energy buildings to Passivhaus standards and incorporate sustainable materials and renewable technologies in all our projects.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across North Devon, Exeter, Truro and Cornwall, with our main studio located in Barnstaple.
Reviews (1)
John Pook
Jun 04, 2017
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Perry, Joe and the team have just signed off on a major refurbishment and an extension to our house. To say we had fun (where this can often be a stressful process) is no exaggeration. Throughout the process - from initial design - through planning - contract negotiation - and during the work, we could always rely on their skill, imagination, tenacity and careful supervision. Our 'new' house is wonderful - we are so happy and very grateful.
