Federico Bixio  

A qualified architect with over 20 years of experience, Federico is Purcell’s Technical Partner, overseeing technical standards, quality management, building safety and compliance across the practice.

Having studied architecture at the University of Ferrara in Italy, he is registered with the ARB and is a member of the RIBA. Before joining Purcell, he held senior technical leadership roles at Foster + Partners and TP Bennett, contributing to technical governance, quality assurance and design standards across complex international projects.

His expertise spans new-build, refurbishment and heritage-sensitive projects, with a particular focus on bridging the gap between design intent and the practical demands of construction, safety, buildability and long-term performance.

Passionate about technical knowledge-sharing and professional development, he champions an approach where robust technical standards and effective risk management support design excellence, particularly in the adaptation and conservation of historic buildings.

Outside of architecture, he is a qualified gym instructor and group fitness leader, teaching indoor cycling, strength training and yoga. He also supports animal rescue charities in the UK and Spain, helping to foster and rehome rescued dogs, and is the proud owner of a rescue greyhound.