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Shaping places thatmake a positive impact

We are architects and building consultants who believe places have the power to shape a more positive future - for the people who use them, for local communities, and for our planet. By embracing innovation, and with expertise grounded in two centuries of practice, we deliver healthier, safer, and smarter buildings and spaces.

How we work

We act responsibly

We take responsibility for the impact of our work and the legacy we leave. Considering how our actions contribute to wider social, economic and environmental issues – and actively exploring opportunities to make a positive contribution.

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We are inventive

We are problem solvers and love the challenge each project brings. By embracing innovation and pushing the boundaries of design, we are reimagining the way we shape new or existing spaces and enhancing the way people experience them.

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We work collaboratively

We thrive on collaboration and believe that openly sharing knowledge helps generate positive change. With experts across multiple services, sectors and business support roles working together to deliver the highest quality projects and client service.

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We champion inclusivity

We continually strive to become a more inclusive organisation. By creating open and supportive environments where everyone’s contribution is valid, we unlock creativity, inspire future generations and better understand the diverse communities we work in.

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A brilliantly diverse team of experts, delivering award-winning projects

Working across nine UK offices, we deliver projects for clients in a variety of sectors – locally and internationally. With a multi-service approach that gives us a complete understanding of the full life cycle of the built environment.

We invest in research and development and provide space for debate and collaboration with communities and colleagues. Applying thinking that is imaginative and pragmatic in equal measure to find effective solutions for every challenge.

We approach every project with the same commitment to quality, excellence and integrity in all we do. Led by the principles of creating social value and promoting sustainability, we work to connect people, places and the environment.

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Reuse and repurposing

We specialise in unlocking opportunities, transforming underutilised spaces into vibrant, sustainable and purposeful areas. With our expertise in architecture and building consultancy we revitalise overlooked corners of our communities where brownfield sites and existing buildings await a new lease of life.

How we are revolutionising our building surveys with drone expertise

Our desire to embrace advancing technologies has shaped the development of our geomatic consultancy. Using advanced drone technology, we deliver surveys with unmatched accuracy and efficiency, capturing high-quality 4K imagery in even the most challenging locations. With the added benefit of thermal scanning to support decarbonisation.

Officially the world’s largest Passivhaus education building

Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has proudly achieved Passivhaus Classic certification. Located within the new Dunfermline Learning Campus, at an impressive 26,666m2 this exemplary learning hub sets a new standard in sustainable school design in Scotland, combining exceptional energy performance with a high-quality learning environment.

Designing healthcare environments that truly work for patients, staff, and communities

Our AHR Podcast brings together experts from across sectors to explore the latest trends, challenges and opportunities shaping both the public and private environments. From healthcare to design, this episode offers insightful conversations on the future of healthcare infrastructure and the innovations driving better outcomes.

Brabazon office development marks a key milestone, having secured planning permission

Set to be a gateway to the vibrant district, the development will seamlessly connect transport, workspace, and public spaces. Featuring flexible offices, active ground-floor uses including a café, and a fully integrated station ticket office.

Driving development and investment opportunities

Huddersfield is where our story began in 1835. Since then, the town has evolved with new industries and ways of living, while preserving its unique heritage. From restoring historic landmarks to delivering state of the art spaces for education, healthcare and community life, our work continues to connect the past with the future.

Celebrating our award shortlistings

We’re delighted to be shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at the IHEEM 2025 awards, recognising our work shaping the future of UK healthcare design. We’re also proud to receive four shortlistings at this year’s Education Estates Conference, highlightig our sustainable, inclusive and innovative education projects.

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In this month’s AHR news, we’re pleased to share our latest updates - from reflecting on the importance of community-focused design, to supporting young people in shaping their career paths, and reaching a key milestone with plans for the Bristol Temple Meads Southern Gateway.

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It’s a lovely place to be when you’ve got confidence in the people you work with outside of your organisation, and I think that speaks volumes. AHR is my first choice because we work so well together.”

Paul Gallacher, Programme Manager

Woodmill High School and St Columba's RC High School

AHR has produced an enormous amount of work for a complex regeneration scheme in our North Fulham NDC speedily and efficiently. They have been excellent with residents, being good listeners and very responsive.”

Chris Hannington, Regeneration Project Manager

London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

AHR has cleverly transformed the typical leisure centre model into an open, inclusive space that is truly loved by the users. The sense of community and care the users and operators have for the new space is amazing to see. The design team have certainly achieved this, and even exceeded expectations”

RIBA 2019 South West Award Judging Panel

Places Leisure Eastleigh

AHR was able to translate our vision for developing future engineers into the wonderful structure that exceeds our expectations. From the start of the project, AHR embraced the principles of our new curriculum and worked collaboratively with the academic team and a wide variety of stakeholders across the School.””

Dr Lisa Brodie, Head of School - Engineering Design & Mathematics

University of the West of England

Whenever we came up with ideas, the AHR team would take it away and consider how this could be achieved, regardless of technical constraints placed upon them. This thoughtful approach to design ensured we have exactly the school we want full of light and air and which flows in a way that works for the staff and children.””

Karen Hutchings, Headteacher

New Park Primary School

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