"I have always loved theatre - the art of presenting an experience in a specific place, which is why I am passionate about working in heritage."

Buildings are far more than an archaeological record, but about people, context and the intangible aspects of heritage that make a place special. Over the past 15 years James has focussed the development of his expertise in the conservation of the English Country House and the re-presentation of Historic Interiors.

James is a conservation accredited architect on the AABC and RIBA registers, an assessor for the AABC and member of the Oxford DAC. His strong technical aptitude and his calm confidence and never-ending patience is highly valued by all that work with him.

Prior to setting up James Mackintosh Architects, James worked for 10 years with leading conservation architects Purcell. Over the 10 years, James has worked with several prestigious clients on some of the country’s best-loved buildings including Croome Court, Stowe House, Weston Park, Kelmarsh Hall, and Oxford University.

Selected projects