Purcell has been recognised as a front runner in the ‘Creating a Just Space for People’ category of the 2026 Regenerative Architecture Index, reflecting our commitment to equity, inclusion, social value, wellbeing and economic opportunity.
Architecture Today's Regenerative Architecture Index considers how practices operate as well as the places they create.
For Purcell, this recognition highlights the practical steps we are taking through our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) agenda to make working life more equitable and inclusive.
In 2025, we expanded our family leave provision, strengthening support for fertility, miscarriage, bereavement, menopause, neonatal care, adoption and foster carers. We also introduced a childcare loan scheme to ease the transition back from leave. These measures aim to address structural barriers, including our gender pay gap, and better support colleagues through different life circumstances.
Alongside this, we introduced salary transparency and refreshed our website and vacancy language to attract a broader applicant pool. Our equal opportunities monitoring now includes socio-economic background, giving us greater insight into representation and access across the practice.
Our submission also highlighted board-level JEDI training and a commitment to annual review and accountability. The Talent Inclusion and Diversity Evaluation (TIDE) assessment provides a framework for reviewing and benchmarking our approach to diversity and inclusion, helping us identify where further work is needed.
– Charlotte Nelmes-Vincent, Head of People, Purcell
Joe Witchell and Ruth Atkinson represented Purcell at the launch, joining colleagues from across the profession to explore how regenerative thinking can shape architectural practice. Organised by Architects Declare and Architecture Today, the evening marked the beginning of a month-long programme of exhibitions and events at the Building Centre throughout October.
Our ‘Nothing New’ initiative is on display as part of the programme, showcasing how the reuse and adaptation of existing buildings can help drive progress towards a low-carbon future.
Ruth and Joe at the launch
