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Purcell shortlisted for Best Brand at the Archiboo Awards 2025

The award celebrates design practices with a distinctive personality, clear vision, consistent communication and a memorable presence, and we are immensely proud that our rebrand has been recognised in this category.

Projects, News

Shoemakers Museum unveiled in Somerset

The Shoemakers Museum in Street, Somerset has opened its doors to the public, celebrating 200 years of Clarks’ heritage in the village where the company began.

Projects, News

Planning and listed building consent granted for Smithdon High School

The ambitious conservation-led transformation of a modernist icon moves forward

News, Projects, Awards

Elizabeth Tower shortlisted for RIBA Stirling Prize

Purcell’s exemplary conservation of London’s most iconic heritage landmark has entered the running for UK architecture’s top prize.

Awards, News

Purcell projects shortlisted for 2025 AJ Architecture Awards

Several Purcell projects have been shortlisted for this year’s AJ Architecture Awards, celebrating design excellence in UK architecture.

Written by

Laura Baron, Head of Sustainability

Events

Retrofit Meets: Ethics at The Building Centre

On 10 September, Purcell’s Head of Sustainability, Laura Baron, will join the panel at Retrofit Meets: Ethics, part of the Retrofit 25 series at The Building Centre.

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Assizes for Devizes project achieves major milestone

Wiltshire Council has granted planning permission and listed building consent for the restoration and redevelopment of the Grade II*-listed Devizes Assize Court.

Written by

Joe Witchell, Regional Partner

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Meeting Joe Witchell, our new Regional Partner

Joe recently joined Purcell as Regional Partner - we spoke to him about what interests him about heritage architecture, how he’s found his first few weeks, and what he’s looking forward to in the new role.

News, Awards

Elizabeth Tower wins RIBA National Award

The restoration of the iconic Elizabeth Tower has won a RIBA National Award.

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Winning design unveiled for Queen Elizabeth II memorial

We are honoured to be part of the multidisciplinary team appointed to deliver the Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial.

Awards

AIA NSW award win for NSW Parliament restoration project

We’re incredibly proud to share that we have been awarded the 2025 Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) NSW Award for Heritage Conservation for our work at NSW Parliament.

Written by

Elizabeth Smith, Chairman

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Purcell becomes a certified B Corporation®

Our new B Corp status is a verified recognition that Purcell meets high social and environmental standards in all we do.

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Unveiling The Lands by Capella

The Lands by Capella reimagines the former Department of Lands building as a vibrant, contemporary hospitality destination.

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Purcell appointed as executive architect on RIBA HQ refurbishment

Bringing our heritage expertise and experience leading on major projects to listed buildings, we look forward to working with Benedetti Architects, the RIBA, and the wider team on this important project to realise the future of the House of Architect at 66 Portland Place.

News, Projects

North End Shipyard Visitor Centre to become the first museum visitor centre to achieve Passivhaus certification

The recently completed North End Shipyard Visitor Centre is set to become the first museum visitor centre to achieve Passivhaus certification.

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Purcell supports the Wallace Collection’s next chapter

Purcell is proud to continue its long-standing relationship with the Wallace Collection, joining Selldorf Architects and Lawson Ward Studio in delivering a transformational masterplan for Hertford House - home to one of the world’s great collections of art and decorative objects.