Lorna Crane  

As Edinburgh Studio Lead, Lorna oversees a specialised team of architects experienced in conserving and adapting significant historic buildings across Scotland. She joined Purcell’s Canterbury studio in 2005 before moving to join the London team, where she completed a notable portfolio of projects across a diverse range of scales and sectors. Lorna returned to Scotland in 2022.

Her expertise drives her approach to management, design and execution, combining her creativity alongside the practicalities of project delivery. Lorna enjoys collaborating with engaging clients and project teams, using honed problem-solving abilities to achieve aesthetic and pragmatic solutions.

Lorna feels that quality design matters at every scale and is particularly fascinated by innovative re-use of heritage assets to achieve a sustainable future. As an Advanced Level Conservation Accredited Architect Lorna has extensive knowledge of, and proven application of, the principles and techniques governing conservation repair and alteration of historic fabric.