Shaping places thatmake a positive impact

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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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Introducing our new white paper: Trauma-informed design in practice

In collaboration with the University of Salford, our new white paper shares how trauma-informed design is reshaping the way we think about places. We draw on insights from one of the UK’s first trauma-informed buildings to showcase how thoughtful architectural decisions can support neurodiversity, foster psychological safety and create environments where everyone feels confident and supported.

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We’re attending DPRTE 2026, supporting the future of defence estates

Directors Karle Burford and Imran Kassim and regional director Stuart Bryson, are looking forward to attending DPRTE (Defence Procurement Research Technology Exportability) 2026, and the opportunity to explore new ways to shape the next generation of defence estates and buildings. If you’d like to connect before or during the conference, we’d love to hear from you.

Discover our defence expertise and cross sector insights

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.

Discover how drones are transforming building surveys Find out more about our geomatic consultancy services

Celebrating being named Net Zero Architect of the Year at the Building Design Awards

This win highlights our commitment to sustainable, future-focused buildings that support climate action, community wellbeing and long-term resilience. Projects including Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School, town-centre Passivhaus development, and energy-efficient healthcare facilities demonstrate what’s possible in net zero, low-carbon design.

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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.

Shaping innovation in design, strategy and the built environment

Explore our latest thought leadership, with insights on optimising university estates, placemaking in regeneration, net zero buildings, and shaping the future of life sciences.

Read our latest insights across sectors Listen to more of our conversations about the built environment

Bristol Temple Meads Southern Gateway secures planning approval

The Southern Gateway will transform the station quarter into a thriving urban destination, with high-quality public realm, improved active travel routes and new green infrastructure creating a welcoming, sustainable and accessible arrival point for Bristol.

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News

In this month’s AHR news, we’re pleased to share our latest updates, including valuable insights from our 2025 decarbonisation roundtable series, our successful reappointment to Kirklees Council’s Professional Consultancy Services Framework and the exciting milestone of planning approval for the innovative Redditch Innovation Centre.

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Practice News

Sharing what we’ve learned from our 2025 decarbonisation roundtable series

Discover insights from our 2025 decarbonisation roundtables on net zero buildings, circular economy, energy resilience, and digital tools for sustainable construction in the UK.

Date: 19 Jan 26

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Practice News

We’re delighted to have been reappointed to Kirklees Council’s Professional Consultancy Services Framework

We look forward to building on our decades-long relationship with Kirklees Council by delivering a wide range of design and restoration projects through to 2029.

Date: 16 Jan 26

by AHR

Project News

Planning approved for a flexible, forward-thinking innovation hub in Redditch

Marking a key milestone in delivering flexible workspace for local people and driving economic growth in the area, we’re pleased to share that plans for Redditch Innovation Centre have been approved.

Date: 11 Jan 26

by AHR

Working with AHR has been an incredibly positive experience. From the outset, they genuinely listened to us and involved us in every step of the process. After waiting so long for a new building, seeing it completed and delivered on time is something we all feel really proud of.”

Pippa Scott-Heale, Divisional Director, Planned Care

The Countess of Chester Hospital Women and Children's Building

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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