Architects, Masterplanners, Heritage Consultants
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
17 January 2025
Purcell tops World Architecture 100 List for Heritage for fourth year running
Purcell has once again secured the top spot for heritage architecture in the prestigious World Architecture 100 (WA100) rankings.
15 January 2025
Purcell partners with London School of Architecture
Purcell has officially partnered with the London School of Architecture (LSA), led by Senior Architect Kit Stiby Harris from our London studio.
5 December 2024
Purcell signs up to Article 25's More Than A Building initiative
Purcell is proud to be a new member of More Than a Building, a committed network of architects, engineers and constructors constructing better futures around the world, in partnership with charity Article 25.
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.