Awards
Our award successes for 2022
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We are proud of our award-winning and shortlisted projects throughout 2022, as well as our well-deserved accolades as a practice. This includes:
![AHR University Engineering Building Interior1 Bristol](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/UWE-Engineering/AHR-University-EngineeringBuilding-Interior1-Bristol.jpg?w=800&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684016007&s=bc7ab2211e057e71f1959809779bbf2d 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/UWE-Engineering/AHR-University-EngineeringBuilding-Interior1-Bristol.jpg?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684016007&s=cd532b629f43dee75b7b3b89d5f6079e 1100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/UWE-Engineering/AHR-University-EngineeringBuilding-Interior1-Bristol.jpg?w=1300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684016007&s=280ac3bef1c4021848e7b6c3a0cec061 1300w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/UWE-Engineering/AHR-University-EngineeringBuilding-Interior1-Bristol.jpg?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684016007&s=0104307be8be85acb0827c413fbad465 1600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/UWE-Engineering/AHR-University-EngineeringBuilding-Interior1-Bristol.jpg?w=1920&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684016007&s=aaa76f2312fd82436a26d985020be7bd 1920w)
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
A smart, innovative building designed to support the next generation of student engineers
Sitting on The University of the West of England’s (UWE) main Frenchay Campus, the new 8,500 m2 Engineering Building inspires diverse and collaborative ways of learning with mechanical and manual workshops, teaching labs, social learning spaces and academic offices.
RIBA South West Award 2022 Winner
RIBA South West Award 2022
Winner - Project Architect of the Year (Hira Teirney)
![AHR-Office-TheSpine-Architecture-Exterior2-Liverpool](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/The-Spine/TheSpine2010.jpg?w=800&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015984&s=fd2ae2d4e808275c4b8414279c5358b3 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/The-Spine/TheSpine2010.jpg?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015984&s=1b3a6a53a0bde15d26c63c9cc9e7a0ea 1100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/The-Spine/TheSpine2010.jpg?w=1300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015984&s=15283ca87617f539232ffe450dc241ac 1300w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/The-Spine/TheSpine2010.jpg?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015984&s=24c0266a73bbf211576d7175200ba808 1600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/The-Spine/TheSpine2010.jpg?w=1920&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015984&s=57a9e71b24865cea46d07a04fe1d41eb 1920w)
THE SPINE
Set to be one of the healthiest buildings in the World
In the heart of Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter, The Spine is the new northern home for the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). Designed with a philosophy that people will feel healthier when they walk out of the building than when they walk in, The Spine is on track to be one of six WELL Platinum buildings in the UK.
BCO Northern Awards
Winner - Innovation
Insider Liverpool Property Awards
Winner - Workplace Fit Out of the Year
Conference and Events Awards
Winner - Venue Sustainability Award
Our award winner this year is an impeccable example of how workplace design can support cultural change. But it’s in its promotion of human health where it is truly ground-breaking. With biophilic and salutogenic principles at the heart of its conception, every inch of this working landscape enriches all who visit and work there. A world-leading success story”
BCO Northern Judges' Comments
![AHR-Office-Hemisphere-Architecture-Interior1-Liverpool](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Hemisphere/PadHem_Reception.jpg?w=800&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015662&s=0fbc227c9fff001038c1dc9a8f45e9fa 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Hemisphere/PadHem_Reception.jpg?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015662&s=5edccd663d46d526defa05a7bc6e11d6 1100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Hemisphere/PadHem_Reception.jpg?w=1300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015662&s=2ae223b4b214e575468d073ef26b454e 1300w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Hemisphere/PadHem_Reception.jpg?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015662&s=e996e8dd0462120aa0eb67eb0e20a6d8 1600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Hemisphere/PadHem_Reception.jpg?w=1920&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015662&s=eb772ceb389044401e9bb3584d1c0bd3 1920w)
HEMISPHERE
Inspiring a new culture of working with peoples’ health at the heart
Our new Grade A office building, with collaboration spaces, a wellness studio, cafe, and new areas of public realm, set to be the first operationally net-zero carbon building in the Liverpool City Region.
Insider Liverpool Property Awards
Winner - Future Ambition Award
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LANGARTH GARDEN VILLAGE
A new sustainable, community-led masterplan, in the heart of Cornwall
The biggest project Cornwall Council has ever achieved permission for, Langarth forms part of wider strategy for the area to support local infrastructure and improve residents’ quality of life.
Planning Awards
Winner - Planning for Increased Housing Delivery
From the initial competition and interviews through to the planning approval the AHR team has demonstrated a clear understanding of the vision that Cornwall Council had and conveyed it in an exciting and innovative manner.”
Les Allen
Langarth & Hayle Client Programme Director Cornwall Council![AHR-Office-11YorkStreet-Architecture-Exterior20-Manchester](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/11-York-Street/11YorkStreet0924.jpg?w=800&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015411&s=2cb07fb771466446c5984b731d1526f3 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/11-York-Street/11YorkStreet0924.jpg?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015411&s=e591ad227ac5ef6efeeea222c359c480 1100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/11-York-Street/11YorkStreet0924.jpg?w=1300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015411&s=2aeb4fab5bd2ad0a2acad7ca895f4930 1300w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/11-York-Street/11YorkStreet0924.jpg?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015411&s=77c3e98bcae48c943209707e49a5e338 1600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/11-York-Street/11YorkStreet0924.jpg?w=1920&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015411&s=e48f8d6acd5aa0a1226368dd16201c29 1920w)
11 YORK STREET
Grade A office transforming Manchester’s thriving business district
An exceptional landmark addition to the area, delivering the very best modern workplace, changing how people work in the city.
OAS Development Awards
Winner - Best New Build outside Central London
AHR was able to translate our vision into the wonderful structure that exceeds our expectations. From the start AHR embraced the principles of our new curriculum and worked collaboratively with the team and stakeholders.”
Dr Lisa Brodie
Head of School - Engineering Design & Mathematics (UWE)PRACTICE AWARDS
Education Estates Awards
Winner - Architectural Practice of the Year
Insider South West Property Awards
Winner - Architect of the Year
Insider South West Residential Property Awards
Winner - Architect of the Year
Bristol Property Awards
Winner - Architect
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Jan 6th 2023
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Award successes 2021
In 2021, Our work has earned us several awards including Education (Nursery to 6th form) Architect of the Year at the Building Design 2021 Architect of the Year Awards.
Date: 1 Jan 22
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The Education Estates awards ceremony is the annual gathering of the education community, in partnership with the Department for Education/
Date: 8 Dec 22
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