The Trinity Centre project involved the redevelopment of a former pub, hairdressing salon, and residential flats into a vibrant public café, multi-purpose community rooms, and administrative offices for St Austell Parish Church. Located in the heart of the town centre and within a conservation area, the scheme required extensive reconfiguration of the existing structure to improve accommodation and remove defective building fabric. The project has been widely praised locally and was shortlisted for a Cornish Heritage Group award. The Trinity Centre project required the transformation of two adjoining heritage buildings in St Austell’s conservation area into a café and community hub. The site, formerly a pub, salon, and flats, was adjacent to Grade I and II listed buildings, demanding a highly sensitive approach to design and construction. Planning conditions imposed strict material requirements, including Cornish slate roofing, single-glazed timber windows, and ecological enhancements such as bat boxes. The existing structure needed extensive reconfiguration to remove defects and improve internal layouts. The three-storey configuration presented significant challenges around accessibility, particularly for disabled users, and compliance with fire safety regulations. Navigating these constraints while maintaining the integrity of the historic buildings required close collaboration with conservation officers and planners. The project was further complicated by the need to meet the requirements of a Townscape Heritage Initiative grant, which demanded detailed cost breakdowns and adherence to prescriptive heritage standards throughout the design and delivery process.