News

Purcell completes restoration of Salford Cathedral

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nothing New: Lessons from Heritage

Asia Pacific Managing Director Tracey Skovronek and Head of Sustainability Laura Baron spoke to Build Australia to explore how the circular economy is not a new concept, but one deeply rooted in heritage practice.

Approval granted for Queen Elizabeth II Memorial

Proposals for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II have been approved by Westminster City Council, with Purcell part of the design team led by Foster + Partners.

Purcell publishes first B Corp Impact Report

The publication of our first B Corp Impact Report marks an important milestone for Purcell, following our certification as a B Corporation® in 2025.

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.

Transforming heritage buildings into creative industry hubs

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