Purcell colleagues come together for annual Day Out

Held in the historic surroundings of Regent's Park, the event celebrated another successful year for the practice and strengthened the relationships that underpin our collaborative culture

The morning featured updates from the Board and practice leaders, reflecting on a year that has seen gnificant project wins, prestigious national and international awards, continued investment in learning an sid development, and growth across the business. Colleagues also heard about key initiatives shaping the future of the practice, including our B Corp journey and our continued development as an employee-owned business.

A highlight of the day was the annual Purcell Awards. This year saw a record number of nominations submitted by colleagues, recognising achievements across every region and discipline. The awards celebrated excellence in project delivery, collaboration and inclusion, innovation and professional development. 

Project presentations highlighted work from across the practice, with colleagues sharing updates on projects including the Bank of England, Salford Cathedral, the British Museum, and The Lands by Capella in Sydney, to name a few. 

Following lunch, Jack Pringle, Chair of the RIBA Board of Trustees, spoke about the House of Architecture programme at 66 Portland Place, where Purcell is leading the transformation of RIBA’s headquarters. Colleagues then took part in a range of activities, including guided architectural tours of Purcell projects around Regent’s Park alongside boating on the lake and Ngumpie bracelet weaving led by Purcell’s Tasmania lead, Lucy Burke-Smith, who shared the cultural significance of the traditional craft.