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Purcell’s 2023 project highlights

2023 has been another fantastic year for Purcell around the world. Our expertise and breadth of experience conserving, repairing and adapting buildings of all types and scales is more in demand than ever. We'd like to share some of our milestones from the last year with you here.

Battersea Power Station wins big

Battersea Power Stations is scooping up awards, winning at WAF, NLA, Architects Journal, WAN, Mapic and LABC Building Excellence Awards.

Civic Trust Awards 2024: Manchester Museum and Oxburgh Hall named Regional Finalists

Our new, accessible, and inclusive extension to the Manchester Museum and ambitious conservation of Norfolk’s Oxburgh Hall have both been shortlisted as Regional Finalists in the 2024 Civic Trust Awards.

Conservation School Returns to Canterbury Cathedral

The 2023 Conservation School returned to Canterbury Cathedral for the second year in a row.

University of Cambridge names teams for £80m framework

We are delighted to be continuing our relationship with the University of Cambridge and their world-famous estate through our selection for the University Estates Division’s new Consultant Framework.

Purcell appointed to University of East Anglia framework

We are delighted to be continuing our relationship with the University of East Anglia (UEA) and their world-famous campus in Norwich through our appointment to their consultant framework.

Elevating to Band 3 Architectural Consultancy

Our Hong Kong studio has achieved a notable recognition to Band 3 Architectural Consultant Registration with The Association of Architectural Practices Ltd (AAP).

Liz Smith talks about craftspeople to the RIBA Journal

Liz Smith talks to RIBA Journal about Purcell's go-to contacts, including a weaving house, a timber restoration specialist and wallpaper specialist.

ICOMOS GA23 Youth Forum

Architectural Assistant Hugh Jones was sponsored to attend the ICOMOS GA23 Youth Forum, held over three days on Wareamah (Cockatoo Island).

The transformed National Portrait Gallery opens its new doors to the public

Purcell and Jamie Fobert Architects' transformation and restoration of the National Portrait Gallery has opened to unanimous critical and public acclaim.

The Guardian takes a sneak peek around Boston Manor House

The Guardian's Harriet Sherwood took a tour around the newly restored and re-presented Boston Manor House.

Victoria and Albert Museum’s new Photography Centre revealed

Purcell have unveiled the UK’s largest permanent space dedicated to photography, alongside fit-out architects Gibson Thornley.

Windsor Castle’s renewed splendour revealed

A major upgrade to the State Apartments at Windsor Castle to significantly improve visitor facilities, accessibility and bring renewed clarity to the architectural route through these magnificent rooms.

Discussing decarbonising heritage buildings at MIPIM

Lorna Crane and Tom Brigden discuss heritage, architecture, and ensuring that our existing buildings have a sustainable future at MIPIM.

Newcastle Cathedral shortlisted for AJ Retrofit Award

The Newcastle Cathedral: Common Ground in Sacred Space project has been shortlisted for an AJ Retrofit Award.

Purcell’s restoration of Newcastle Cathedral shortlisted for the RIBA North East 2023 Regional Awards

Purcell's restoration and renewal of Newcastle Cathedral has been shortlisted for the RIBA 2023 North East Regional Awards.