Directors

Peter is a chartered architect with a keen interest in urban design.

As well as his role overseeing the practice, Peter remains very much hands-on leading residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects for both developer and landowner clients. Peter also specialises in the design of retirement villages, care homes, extra care housing and designing for dementia. Peter has particular expertise in traditional and classical architecture having worked with the Duchy of Cornwall on several award-winning traditional design schemes.

Allison controls all financial, corporate legal and HR matters for both studios.

Allison’s role has diversified over the years, to encompass all financial aspects of the practice along with HR matters and the corporate legalities of running the Thrive studios. Allison joined Thrive in 1999 and has progressed through the company in recognition of the key management role she has taken on within the practice.

Gary specialises in urban design for residential and mixed-use developments.

Gary joined Thrive in 1998, holds a Master’s degree and is a Recognised Practitioner in urban design. Gary has worked on many of the practice’s award-winning schemes; such as Fairfield Park, Bedfordshire, which was awarded Building for Life ‘Gold Status’, and also leads a range of urban design projects for developer and landowner clients. Gary has acted as an urban design advisor for several local authorities including Central Bedfordshire Council and his pioneering work on design coding was featured by the DCLG in their practice manual ‘Preparing Design Codes’, published in 2006.

Trevor joined Thrive in 2012 and runs the Portishead studio.

Trevor was previously Design Director for a national house builder and has held senior roles within the industry for a number of years. Trevor has delivered schemes and planning consents for many thousands of homes and seen projects through from inception to delivery. His extensive knowledge of housing is of tremendous benefit to Thrive, providing clients with the confidence that we understand the mechanics of housing development, and deliver the most effective design solutions.

Mark has over 30 years of experience in technical design.

Mark has considerable experience providing technical expertise for predominantly residential, mixed-use and retirement developments. Mark is responsible for running our Technical Department between both offices and has established a strong relationship with many of the country’s leading national housebuilders and developers.