We are architects, masterplanners and heritage consultants. Our designs evolve from a deep understanding of our shared heritage and respond to the qualities of each place. We work to improve the lives of those who use our buildings, and the long-term sustainability of each project.
News
7 November 2024
Purcell, Idle and Wonder, and Customs Bureau to present ‘The Glasshouse Urban Retreat’
Purcell, Idle and Wonder, and Customs Bureau to present ‘The Glasshouse Urban Retreat’
2 October 2024
Three Purcell hotel projects awarded MICHELIN Keys
The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London, Ballyfin Demesne in Ireland, and Coworth Park near Ascot are amongst the first to be given the MICHELIN Guide’s new distinction for hotels, the MICHELIN Key.
20 September 2024
Oxford's Bridge Labs scheme wins planning approval
We are delighted that the redevelopment of Beaver House into Bridge Labs has won planning approval.
People
Founded in 1947, today Purcell is a creative collective of over 280 architects and heritage experts, working internationally from 14 studios across the globe. Our Employee-Owned organisational model underpins our collaborative approach. We are the world’s largest practice of architects working with the existing built environment, ranking in at No. 1 for Heritage in the World Architecture 100 since 2022.
Contact
Our UK Studios are in: Bristol, Cambridge, Canterbury, Colchester, London, Manchester, Norwich, Oxford, York.
Our international studios are in: Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart.