News

Project News
Green light for six new business units at Flemington Road, Glenrothes
Planning has been approved for six new, highly-flexible business units in Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, as part of Fife Council's investment and development programme.
Date: 30 Oct 26
by AHR

Awards
We're celebrating our shortlist for Architectural Practice of the Year at the Insider West Midlands Property Awards 2026
We have been shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at the Insider West Midlands Property Awards, recognising our Birmingham and Shrewsbury team and regional work.
Date: 30 Oct 26
by AHR

Events
AHR to present at the University and Healthcare Estates and Innovation (UHEI) Conference and Exhibition Series 2026
AHR directors Robert Hopkins and Simon Lamprell will share wellbeing-led design insight at the University and Healthcare Estates and Innovation Conference in Birmingham on 24 and 25 November 2026.
Date: 29 Oct 26
by AHR

Awards
An award win celebrating building excellence for the Countess of Chester Hospital Women and Children’s Building
The Countess of Chester Hospital Women and Children's Building has won Best Public or Community Building in the Northwest at the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2026.
Date: 27 Oct 26
by AHR

Awards
AHR shortlisted for three Inside Housing Development Awards 2026 across Bristol, Manchester and London
We're delighted to share that we've been shortlisted across three categories at this year's Inside Housing Development Awards recognising Wapping Wharf North, Stretford Mall and Highgate Road.
Date: 26 Oct 26
by AHR
Awards
AHR named Architectural Practice of the Year at Education Estates 2026
AHR has been named Architectural Practice of the Year at the Education Estates Awards, recognising our work on inclusive, sustainable education environments.
Date: 23 Oct 26
by AHR

Events
We're attending Education Estates Exhibition, Conference and Awards 2026
AHR is heading to Education Estates 2026 in Manchester, with a speaking slot on trauma-informed design, an award shortlist and a full team ready to connect.
Date: 16 Oct 26
by AHR

Awards
Another win for the Countess of Chester Hospital Women and Children’s Building at the Government Property Awards 2026
Another win for the Countess of Chester Hospital Women and Children’s Building at the Government Property Awards 2026, achieving Project of the Year.
Date: 14 Oct 26
by AHR

Project News
Celebrating our first Gateway 3 approval
AHR achieves its first Gateway 3 approval with Together Housing, supporting safer high-rise homes and enabling residents’ to return after enhancement works.
Date: 6 Oct 26
by AHR

Project News
Manchester Gardens plans approved for 286 new homes in Trafford
Manchester Gardens proposal approved for 286 new homes in Trafford, regenerating a disused brownfield site with low-energy homes and urban green landscaped spaces.
Date: 2 Oct 26
by AHR

Practice News
AHR is now JOSCAR registered
Supporting our work across the defence sector this new accreditation is an exciting step, demonstrating our commitment to compliance and our readiness to deliver
Date: 1 Oct 26
by AHR

Events
We're heading to Healthcare Estates Conference, Exhibition and Awards 2026
Meet our team attending this year's conference where we will be sharing insights on trauma-informed design, NHS estate strategy and decarbonisation.
Date: 18 Sept 26
by AHR

Practice News
Bidding a fond farewell to Karle Burford who retires after nearly 23 years
After a remarkable 23 year career with AHR, director and southern region lead Karle Burford has announced he will be retiring at the end of 2026, leaving a lasting legacy of leadership and growth.
Date: 18 Sept 26
by AHR

Project News
Plans submitted for a new purpose-built, post-16 free school at Thorpe Park Leeds
We're pleased to share that plans have been submitted for a modern sixth form college focused on high quality learning, wellbeing, sustainability and a strong connection to its community.
Date: 14 Sept 26
by Robin Dixon
Associate Director, Architecture

Awards
We’re thrilled to be celebrating an ASCP UK Safety & Compliance Award win for our work with Incommunities
AHR and Incommunities win an ASCP award for a five-year programme improving building safety, compliance and homes in Yorkshire.
Date: 10 Sept 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
Shaping resilient buildings for a changing climate
At AHR, we believe there has never been a more important moment to make sure our buildings are future ready and robust as we prepare to feel the effects of climate change more sharply than ever.
Date: 9 Sept 26
by AHR

Practice News
We’ve been appointed to Place Group’s Everything Estates Framework
We're pleased to share that we've been appointed to Place Group’s Everything Estates Framework (category 6), providing project management and building consultancy services.
Date: 27 Aug 26
by AHR

Awards
AHR shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at the Insider South West Property Awards
We're pleased to share that we've been shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at the Insider South West Property Awards, recognising our Bristol team and regional work.
Date: 25 Aug 26
by AHR

Project News
Templehall Community Hub achieves Passivhaus Classic certification
This achievement marks a major milestone for the local area, and one that reflects a growing body of work we're proud to be shaping across the UK.
Date: 24 Aug 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
It's time to have your say on Scotland's Passivhaus equivalent
Associate director and Passivhaus-certified designer Jamie Gregory discusses the the stage 2 consultation for Scotland's Passivhaus equivalent standard and how to respond.
Date: 21 Aug 26
by Jamie Gregory
Associate Director, Architecture