In partnership with Charles Holloway James he designed several large British public buildings, including Norwich City Hall.

From 1936 to 1942 Pierce was director of architectural studies at the Hastings School of Art.

The designs were exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1933 and 1934, and the City Hall was completed and opened by King George VI in October, 1938.

Standing in a commanding position above the market place, the Norwich municipal offices have been described as one of the most satisfying civic buildings in the country, dignified in general form and interesting in details.

A slightly Swedish flavour dates the building as belonging to the period between the wars.