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Updated July 2026

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Purcell Architecture

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Inside the practice.

Key facts about the practice, its work and working life.

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UK - United Kingdom
Sectors
ConservationMasterplanningRetrofit

About

About Purcell Architecture.

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.

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, ranked No. 1 for Heritage in the World Architecture 100 in 2022 & 2023.

Culture

Inside the studio.

A closer look at studio life, development and working patterns.

Purcell is an award-winning Employee Owned Trust made up of over 250 people across the UK, Australia, and Hong Kong. Our people are key to our success. We are an AJ100 practice and ranked No.1 for heritage architecture in the WA100. In 2022, we were awarded Building Design's Architect of the Year Employer of the Year Award. Our studio environments are a place for everyone to thrive. We celebrate our teams' successes and facilitate personal development. We partner with charities and support the wellbeing of our people. We are proud of where we’ve come from, and continually strive to improve. We are proud to be an Employee Owned Trust and winners of Building Design's Employer of the Year award 2022 and we are continually striving to ensure we are the best team of heritage and conservation experts that we can be. We are committed to making engaging and creative environments where everyone can thrive and this is as true for our projects as it is for our studio culture. We took the step to transition to an Employee Owned Trust as part of our long-term commitment to evolving as a business to ensure we are a responsible practice who are accountable and proud of our projects and our impact on the planet and society.

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