News

Gareth Sewell unravels the golden thread at Future Build 2024

Purcell's Head of BIM, Gareth Sewell (centre) with Dan Rossiter and Spacy Bondarenko, unravelling the golden thread at Future Build today.

Purcell ranked No 1 for heritage in the WA100 list for third year running

We are delighted to maintain our place at the top of Building Design’s World Architecture 100 ‘Heritage Sector’ list for the third consecutive year.

Laura Baron appointed to NLA’s Retrofit and Conservation Expert Panel

Purcell’s Head of Sustainability, Laura Baron, has been appointed to New London Architecture’s new Retrofit and Conservation Expert Panel.

Purcell and Harlow Consulting undertaking major research for DCMS

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has commissioned a major research project to understand the scale and nature of the UK’s cultural infrastructure maintenance needs.

Manchester Museum wins Selwyn Goldsmith Award

Purcell’s reimagining of the Manchester Museum has been named as one of three projects to be recognised by the Selwyn Goldsmith Awards for accessibility.

National Portrait Gallery hailed as “London’s triumph of 2023” by the Financial Times

National Portrait Gallery hailed as "London's triumph of 2023" by the FT's Jackie Wullschlager

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.

Purcell supports vision for heritage-led regeneration at RAF Scampton

Purcell, in collaboration with Focus Consultants, has completed a feasibility study for Lincolnshire County Council to assess the potential transformation of Royal Air Force Scampton into a landmark aviation heritage centre and cultural attraction.

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).