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Laura Baron, Head of Sustainability

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.

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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.

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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.

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Architecture Today explores heritage retrofit through the Elizabeth Tower

Associate Matthew Wittrick joined Architecture Today to explore how historic buildings can meet modern performance demands while preserving their heritage value.

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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.

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Transforming heritage buildings into creative industry hubs

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

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Steve Phillips, Partner

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Planning for the future: an evolving conservation space in Singapore

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

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Owen Plummer, Associate Partner

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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.

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Lorna Crane, Associate

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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.

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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.

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Pedalling towards MIPIM 2026

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

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Manchester’s Portico Library secures planning consent

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

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The Courtauld unveils vision for new Somerset House campus

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

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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.

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Purcell appointed for major Bank of England refurbishment

Purcell’s London studio has been appointed to lead a major consolidation of the bank’s historic Threadneedle Street estate.

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Laura Baron, Head of Sustainability

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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.