We work as one family of many experts: architects, designers, heritage leaders and specialist consultants. Ideally placed in regions covering the UK and in Asia Pacific, we undertake projects across eight core sectors. Clients come to us when they need to make sense of their project. These complex scenarios often involve sensitive sites, listed buildings and admired places. We guide their transformation, and help clients to build new structures and create new spaces through bespoke design. For seven decades, we have been making sure that our clients’ buildings are designed for use today and for future generations.
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Insight: Laura Baron, head of sustainability at Purcell, emphasises the need for a mindset shift to prioritise sensitive retrofit in preserving existing and historic buildings. Joining other industry leaders, Laura will spotlight the importance of policy-driven change and upskilling at all levels to drive sustainable transformation at the upcoming Built Environment - Smarter Transformation International Retrofit Conference.
Purcell has been appointed to work with the City of London Corporation and City of London School for Girls on the school’s 2024-2027 refurbishment masterplan works. The Grade II-listed school sits at the centre of Chamberlin, Powell and Bon’s 1970s #Barbican estate and plays a key role in the estate’s civic and cultural functions. Our wide-ranging works will prolong the lifespan of this iconic building whilst supporting the school’s academic mission through a variety of adaptations and alterations. #Architecture #Heritage #Masterplan #Education #Barbican
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Gibson Thornley have won the competition to refurbish and redesign the South Asia Galleries at Victoria and Albert Museum. The project includes the refurbishment of the existing galleries and the re-design of the permanent South Asia collection. Working with, Purcell, BOB Design Ltd, Tabassum Akbar, Arpna Gupta, Ritchie+Daffin, Structure Workshop Ltd, MGS, David Bonnet and Pyrolec, the project is expected to open in Spring 2028 and see a full redesign and redisplay of the gallery, “creating a welcoming and visually arresting gallery”, and “bringing new transparency to the colonial history” of the collection. The project is the third undertaken by Gibson Thornley at V&A South Kensington, following Frida Kahlo, Making Her Self Up in 2018 and the Photography Centre opened in 2023. Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A: "The V&A is delighted to be working with Gibson Thornley to transform this vital space into a welcoming gallery, that sits at the heart of the museum. Gibson Thornley's sensitive approach has a focus on atmosphere and material, offering a flexible display system that brings to life one of the very greatest collections of South Asian art and design. We are excited by the team's vision to create evocative displays of differing scales, providing new narratives and inspiring our visitors." Matt Thornley, Co-founder of Gibson Thornley: “We are delighted to be working with the V&A South Kensington on this important project. The galleries will give new insight into the collection and showcase the exquisite craft associated with South Asia.”
Join us online for the Design for Planet Festival on Wednesday 6th November! As a proud sponsor of the event, we’re excited to support the Radical Retrofitting panel, where our Associate Architect, Gemma Birchall, will be speaking at 2:30 PM. Register for free for insightful discussions, including examples of adapted and repurposed buildings in and around Manchester: https://lnkd.in/ey5Upg7G #RadicalRetrofitting #Architecture #HeritageArchitects #DesignforPlanet
Our Sydney studio was engaged by NSW Public Works as Heritage Architect on several façade conservation projects across the city. The projects were completed under the Minister’s Stonework Program, a Government initiative tasked with the maintenance and conservation to state owned heritage buildings. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/d7RrmYbg
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Architect, Associate Partner & Head of Hotels & Hospitality at Purcell Trustee Director, Purcell Employee Ownership Trust
Happy to announce that I will be joining The Future of Creativity panel at xCHANGE 2024 this year! Along with fellow creative industry experts, María Sayans, Vanessa Spence, Stevie Spring and Tazie Taysom, we’ll be deep diving into ‘The Future of Creativity’. Join us for an engaging and interactive panel discussion that will dive into the future of creativity. I’ll be joined by key figures from the creative industries, including representatives from retail, design, arts, gaming and music, bringing my perspectives on hospitality, heritage and storytelling to the conversation, discussing how they have the potential to shape emerging technologies, impacting the creative sector and the role of creativity in future innovations. Join in the conversation: https://lnkd.in/eGvxQzWg #xCHANGE #CreativeTechScience #CreativeInnovation #Hospitality #Architecture #Heritage #StoryTelling #SocialValue #Transformation
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Had an amazing experience at Ty-Mawr Lime’s ‘Limecrete Floor Day’, hosted at their charming farm in the Brecon Beacons, Wales. A special thanks to Purcell for their continued support! Ty-Mawr’s listed farm serves as a hub for sustainable building, promoting eco-friendly materials like limecrete, recycled foam glass, cork, and hemp. These natural materials allow older buildings to breathe, reducing dampness and mold, creating healthier living spaces. During the workshop, we got hands-on, mixing and trowelling hydraulic lime floors under the autumn sun. The day wouldn’t have been complete without local farm animals popping by and a delicious homemade lunch. Ty-Mawr’s story is one of innovation and determination. Over 20 years, they've extended their family home and transformed it into a thriving centre for sustainable building. The farm, with its ongoing renovation, stands as a living testament to what can be achieved with natural, sustainable materials. Follow the link to find out more about Ty-Mawr Ltd and their training programme. #ConservationArchitecture #SustainableBuilding #Limecrete #Wales #Craftsmanship
Tonight's the night! We are looking forward to celebrating the best in UK architecture with Jamie Fobert Architects, Max Fordham LLP, Nissen Richards Studio and all the other shortlisted teams at the Roundhouse later! #NationalPortraitGallery #Architecture #StirlingPrize RIBA https://lnkd.in/eW7i9bcc
We are excited to announce that the base build of the Hull Maritime Museum has officially been certified as complete! This milestone marks a major step forward in the transformation of this historic space that will celebrate the rich maritime heritage of Hull. #Hull #HullMaritimeMuseum #Architecture #PurcellYork