News

Project News
Shaping a new post-16 learning destination at Thorpe Park, Leeds
Public consultation has now opened on early proposals for a purpose-built sixth form college, inviting local people to help shape the plans.
Date: 5 Jul 26
by AHR

Awards
We're celebrating two award wins for the Countess of Chester Hospital's Women and Children's Building
Gareth Banks shares news of the Women and Children's Building at the Countess of Chester Hospital's two award wins at the North West Regional Construction Awards.
Date: 3 Jul 26
by Gareth Banks
Director, Architecture

Project News
Sharing what local healthcare at Airedale General Hospital could look like
Discover more about Airedale General Hospital, a new forward-thinking, state of the art NHS hospital designed for future care.
Date: 3 Jul 26
by AHR

Practice News
Always evolving: How AHR is harnessing artificial intelligence to unlock greater value
Our transparent approach to AI, including how it enhances our human expertise, accelerates innovation and helps us deliver exceptional outcomes for the built environment.
Date: 26 Jun 26
by AHR

Practice News
We've been named as a supplier on Government Commercial Agency's RM6356 Construction Professional Services 2 (CPS2) Framework
We're pleased to join the CPS2 framework, helping public sector clients access architecture and building consultancy services quickly and with confidence.
Date: 22 Jun 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
How we're improving lives in a changing residential landscape
Explore how we're shaping future-ready homes through regeneration, retrofit and sustainable design, balancing safety, viability and community-focused outcomes.
Date: 18 Jun 26
by AHR

Awards
We won two awards at this year's Manchester Society of Architects Awards
AHR celebrates award recognition for Thrive Health and Wellbeing Centre and the Stretford Mall Masterplan, highlighting sustainable architecture, health design and urban regeneration in the UK today.
Date: 17 Jun 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
The future of design isn't about BIM, it's about AI
BIM Manager Joe Stott explores how AI is transforming architecture and building consultancy, moving beyond BIM to generative design and automated Scan-to-BIM.
Date: 11 Jun 26
by Joe Stott
BIM Manager

Thought Leadership
Heritage, conservation and the defence estate: modernising without losing what matters
Defence sector lead Stuart Bryson explores how to modernise historic defence buildings while preserving heritage, meeting regulations and improving sustainability.
Date: 2 Jun 26
by Stuart Bryson
Regional Director, Architecture

Thought Leadership
A healthcare system under strain and the opportunity in front of us
Across the UK, the NHS estate is facing growing pressure from ageing buildings, rising demand and the transition to net zero carbon. These connected challenges call for a more joined-up approach.
Date: 29 May 26
by AHR

Project News
Planning approval secured for Academy Way, Warrington
We're delighted to share that plans have been approved for this people-focused residential scheme providing 240 homes, and combining sustainability and placemaking to support connected urban living.
Date: 27 May 26
by AHR

Project News
Landmark airtightness result achieved at Caledonia High School
We're delighted to share that Caledonia High School has achieved 0.337 ACH, setting a new standard for low-energy, high-performance school design in Scotland.
Date: 27 May 26
by Keith Peterson
Associate, Architecture

Thought Leadership
Masterplanning the sovereign industrial base: thinking at scale
We explore how masterplanning helps defence estates deliver long-term value, flexibility and operational continuity across complex sites.
Date: 11 May 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
Reinventing the legacy NHS estate: A portfolio-led route to safer, lower-carbon care
Exploring how a portfolio-led retrofit approach helps the NHS prioritise legacy estate investment, cut carbon, reduce risk and improve safety and care.
Date: 11 May 26
by AHR

Practice News
We've been appointed to Hull City Council’s Engineering and Regeneration Professional Services Framework
We're excited to be one of five suppliers selected across two lots: 3a – Building Construction and 3b – Housing Strategy and Appraisal Services.
Date: 6 May 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
Insights, Strategic Defence Review priorities and the need for the Defence Investment Plan
Regional director and defence sector lead Stuart Bryson shares his reflections from the DPRTE conference in Farnborough.
Date: 29 Apr 26
by Stuart Bryson
Regional Director, Architecture

Awards
Celebrating our shortlist at the Insider Wales Property Awards
We're shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at this year's Insider Wales Property Awards, celebrating our work shaping communities across Wales.
Date: 27 Apr 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
Building a legacy: reflections on The Ridgeway, Sele Farm
Director David de Sousa reflects on The Ridgeway at Sele Farm, a 100% affordable housing scheme that proves good design does not have to cost more.
Date: 23 Apr 26
by David de Sousa
Director, Architecture

Project News
Plans approved for a vibrant and connected new residential development in Milton Keynes
We are pleased to share that our plans for a new build-to-rent (BTR) residential development in Milton Keynes, have been approved.
Date: 22 Apr 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
Designing for defence communities: the people behind the mission
Sector lead Stuart Bryson explores how defence investment shapes communities, housing and infrastructure, and why good design is key to workforce retention and long-term success.
Date: 20 Apr 26
by Stuart Bryson
Regional Director, Architecture