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Joe Witchell, Regional Partner

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.

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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.

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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

Working as Heritage Architects, in collaboration with Hassell, The Lands by Capella reimagines the former Department of Lands building as a vibrant, contemporary 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.

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Welcoming Ruth Atkinson to Purcell as Partner in the London Studio

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ruth Atkinson as a Partner in our London studio, where she will help strengthen and expand our expertise in the Cultural and Public sectors.

News, Projects

Creating Futures at Alice Billing House secures £3.8m in NLHF and other funding

In partnership with Newham Council, Creative Land Trust and Purcell have secured £3.8 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and other funders, to restore Alice Billing House.

Projects, News

The National Gallery’s Sainsbury Wing reopens to the public

The National Gallery’s new main entrance has opened to the public as part of the NG200 Welcome programme.

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Retrofit25 launches at The Building Centre

Purcell is proud to be a partner of the Building Centre's Retrofit25 exhibition.

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Elizabeth Tower wins Civic Trust’s Michael Middleton Special Award

The restoration of the world-famous Elizabeth Tower has claimed both the Michael Middleton Special Award and the AABC Conservation Award at this year’s Civic Trust Awards.

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Planning approval secured for Devonport House renovation and extension

Planning consent has been achieved for the renovation and extension of Devonport House, located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greenwich.

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The Roden Centre for Creative Learning opens to the public

London-based architecture practice Lawson Ward Studio, with support from Purcell, has transformed the National Gallery’s existing Learning Centre into a new, state-of-the-art space designed to inspire and engage people of all ages.