Architecture

Stitching Time: Architecture and the making of the museum

Architecture isn’t just a backdrop, but an active part of how a museum works, shaping how people move through spaces, what they notice, and how they make sense of what they encounter.

Why physical models still matter in a digital age

Despite the extraordinary digital tools at our disposal, physical architectural models not only endure, but they also remain one of the most powerful, thought-provoking forms of architectural communication we have.

Climate resilience and adaptation

How can we protect historic properties from the threats of climate change, especially considering the impact of increased rainfall and flooding events.

What we learnt at MIPIM 2023

Associate at Purcell, Lorna Crane, discusses heritage, architecture, and her key takeaways from this year’s MIPIM exhibition and networking event.

Thoughtful living: new futures for old buildings

Can reusing existing buildings and transforming them into a home be a double win - providing a more characterful place to live than a new-build whilst also reducing carbon emissions and materials?

Conservation architecture is not a niche. It’s the mainstream

CEO Mark Goldspink speaks to Building Design about the role of heritage and conservation architecture in leading innovation within the built environment.