John Rutherford  

John is an Associate Partner at Purcell, and has worked for the practice since 1996.

He is a highly experienced project architect with a strong focus on the conservation, repair and creative reuse of historic buildings. His projects are characterised by careful attention to detail along with clear minded design and repair solutions to the issues presented by historic structures.

His deep technical knowledge covers the use of modern and traditional materials, and construction techniques across many building types. His experience and skills as a designer allows him to provide invaluable support to clients and other members of the design team. He provides an unusual balance between a strategic and forward-looking approach to design and a sensitive and knowledgeable approach to the repair and conservation of historic fabric.