News

Unveiling The Lands by Capella

The Lands by Capella reimagines the former Department of Lands building as a vibrant, contemporary hospitality destination.

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.

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.

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.

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.