News

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.

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.

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.

Retrofit25 launches at The Building Centre

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

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.

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.

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.

Winning team for the British Museum’s Western Range redesign announced

Purcell will support Lina Ghotmeh Architects as executive and conservation architects on the project to redesign the British Museum's Western Range.

In memory of Martin Stancliffe, 1944-2025

We are saddened to learn of the death of our former Partner Martin Stancliffe MA FSA.

Purcell’s C20 Expert Jon Wright speaks to Open City podcast

Last week our 20th Century Heritage Expert, Jon Wright, sat down with journalist and Open City podcast host Merlin Fulcher to talk through the latest big stories in London architecture, planning and housing news.

Purcell tops World Architecture 100 List for Heritage for fourth year running

Purcell has once again secured the top spot for heritage architecture in the prestigious World Architecture 100 (WA100) rankings.

Purcell partners with London School of Architecture

Purcell has officially partnered with the London School of Architecture (LSA), led by Senior Architect Kit Stiby Harris from our London studio.

Purcell signs up to Article 25’s More Than A Building initiative

Purcell is proud to be a new member of More Than a Building, a committed network of architects, engineers and constructors constructing better futures around the world, in partnership with charity Article 25.

Celebrating collaboration and conservation in Hong Kong

Our Asia Pacific (AP) offices came together in Hong Kong for an inspiring few days of strategic planning, collaboration, exploration, and celebration of our impactful work in the region.

Purcell projects win at The Georgian Group Awards

We are delighted to share that Stowe House and The Inner Hall at Windsor Castle have both been awarded prizes at the 2023 Georgian Group Awards.

Purcell, Idle and Wonder, and Customs Bureau present The Glasshouse Urban Retreat

Purcell and a multi-disciplinary team present a biophilic hospitality concept at HIX LDN.