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Projects, News

Planning consent secured for 27-28 Throgmorton Street’s hotel transformation

Planning and Listed Building Consent has been granted for the adaptive reuse of 27–28 Throgmorton Street, a Grade II* listed building in the City of London, into a 30-bedroom independently branded extended-stay hotel.

News

Historic England publishes guidance for turning heritage buildings into creative industry hubs

New national guidance prepared by Harlow Consulting and Purcell has been issued by Historic England.

Written by

Steve Phillips, Partner

News

Planning for the future: an evolving conservation space in Singapore

Singapore’s conservation landscape is at an interesting point of evolution.

Written by

Owen Plummer, Associate Partner

Projects

Future Preparedness Programme: Strengthening museums for a changing climate

Across the UK and wider world, museums are facing increasing pressures from climate change, ageing buildings and rising environmental risks.

Written by

Lorna Crane, Associate

News

Purcell celebrates another year in Edinburgh

Our annual Edinburgh Studio celebration brought together clients, colleagues, and friends to reflect on another successful year in Scotland.

News

Purcell ranked No.1 for Heritage in WA100 for fifth year

We are proud to share that Purcell has been ranked No. 1 for Heritage in the World Architecture 100 for a fifth consecutive year.

Events

Pedalling towards MIPIM 2026

We are attending MIPIM 2026, with one brave member of the team cycling all the way from London to Cannes.

News, Projects

Manchester’s Portico Library secures planning consent

The beloved cultural building takes a step forward into becoming an accessible, sustainable, and educational hub.

News, Projects

The Courtauld unveils vision for new Somerset House campus

The Courtauld has announced an ambitious redevelopment of its Somerset House home.

News, Projects

Major month of progress for Cyfarthfa Castle

November has been a landmark month for Cyfarthfa Castle, with significant progress on both the long-term transformation of the site and the urgent works needed to safeguard its future.

Written by

Laura Baron, Head of Sustainability

News

Nothing New: Purcell shares lessons from heritage for a circular economy

The Nothing New initiative is the latest step in Purcell's mission to drive discussion and systematic change across the construction industry.

News, Awards

A double win in Australia at the 2025 AIA Architecture Awards

NSW Parliament House and Reuben College come away with National and International wins at the AIA Awards 2025

News, Projects

North End Shipyard Visitor Centre officially becomes first museum visitor centre to achieve Passivhaus certification

The North End Shipyard Visitor Centre has officially achieved Passivhaus certification – becoming the first museum visitor centre to be Passivhaus Certified.

Awards, Events, News, Projects

Elizabeth Tower wins RIBA Stirling Prize People’s Poll

Elizabeth Tower has been voted the public’s favourite in the RIBA Stirling Prize People’s Poll.

Projects, News

Restoration of St Barts Hospital’s grade I-listed North Wing completed

Our completed restoration of the Grade I-listed North Wing at St Bartholomew’s Hospital marks the renewal of one of London’s most treasured historic landmarks.

Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities to open at the University of Oxford

A new landmark for learning, collaboration, and sustainability.