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Elizabeth Smith and RIBA launch the inaugural Conservation Award 2026

Purcell Chairperson, Elizabeth Smith, established the Conservation Award with the RIBA to raise the profile of heritage projects on the national stage and will serve as Jury Chair.

Projects

The Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn project receives major funding grant

The Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn project has received a £7.137 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).

Awards

Purcell sponsors Historic Houses’ 2026 Frances Garnham Award

Purcell is proud to sponsor the 2026 Frances Garnham Award for Education, presented by Historic Houses.

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Ben Kirkwood, Part I Architectural Assistant

Purcell supports Bristol Pride 2026

Reflecting on Purcell's involvement in Bristol Pride this year, we are incredibly proud of what we achieved together.

Events

Purcell colleagues come together for annual Day Out

Nearly 300 colleagues from across Purcell's UK and Asia Pacific studios came together for our annual Day Out.

News

Purcell completes restoration of Salford Cathedral

Purcell has completed a full-scale restoration of the Cathedral Church of St. John The Evangelist, Salford.

Awards, Events

The Lands by Capella wins three honours at the 2026 NSW Architecture Awards

Purcell is delighted to celebrate the success of The Lands by Capella.

Awards, Projects

Alfred Gillet Trust wins AJ100 Client of the Year

Alfred Gillett Trust, our client for the Shoemakers Museum in Somerset, is this year’s AJ100 Client of the Year.

Projects, News

Heritage as a catalyst: Hull Maritime Museum to reopen following landmark transformation

Hull Maritime Museum will reopen to the public on 8 August 2026 following a major £20.4 million transformation.

Events, News

Celebrating Pride, community and belonging at Purcell

This Pride Month, a new employee-led initiative is bringing colleagues together to celebrate inclusion, visibility and community.

Projects, News

Consents granted for the Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn project

A major milestone for the Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn project has been reached with the successful approval of all consents for this ambitious project.

Events

Purcell and Crossness Pumping Station present ‘The Engineering of Belonging’ for LFA

Purcell and Crossness Pumping Station present ‘The Engineering of Belonging’ as part of the London Festival of Architecture.

News

Purcell appointed to CCS Construction Professional Services Renewal Framework

This key appointment will widen our pipeline of public-sector opportunities across the UK, reinforcing a market that has long been central to the practice’s work.

Projects, Awards

Elizabeth Tower wins Europa Nostra Award 2026

The restoration of the Elizabeth Tower has won a 2026 Europa Nostra Award.

Events

Heritage as a catalyst for regeneration: Purcell attends UKREiiF 2026

Purcell will be attending UKREiiF and hosting fringe panel 'Heritage as a Catalyst for Regeneration'.

Projects

Haigh Hall receives planning consent

Wigan’s Grade II* listed Haigh Hall has secured both planning permission and Listed Building Consent.