Virginia Polignano  

Originally from Italy, Virginia is an AABC-accredited conservation architect with over 10 years' experience delivering architectural projects in London and internationally. She holds an MA in Conservation of the Historic Environment and a Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildingsand is accredited as a RIBA Building Regulations Principal Designer.

Her expertise includes assessing the condition and significance of historic assets and developing holistic, practical conservation strategies. Virginia approaches every project with technical rigour, sensitivity, and a strong understanding of heritage value. She is passionate about creating design-led solutions that breathe new life into historic buildings while respecting and enhancing their significance. Through careful analysis and creative thinking, she helps clients unlock the potential of heritage assets for future generations.

Alongside her full-time role at Purcell, Virginia is actively involved in higher education. She teaches both Design Resolution and Historic Environment Conservation modules at Birmingham City University, sharing her professional experience and passion for conservation with the next generation of architects and built heritage practitioners.