News
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
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
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
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
Thought Leadership
Why local authority-led mixed use regeneration is shaping the future of our towns and cities
In our latest thought leadership piece, we explore how local authority-led mixed use regeneration is shaping resilient, inclusive towns and cities across the UK.
Date: 13 Aug 26
by AHR
Project News
Planning approved for the redevelopment of former office building into key worker accommodation
Plans approved for redevelopment of former office building in Taunton. The scheme will create 111 key worker homes at C Block, County Hall, bringing new life to an existing town centre building.
Date: 5 Aug 26
by Bill Storer
Regional Director, Architecture
Events
Why supporting early careers is vital in our industry
We recently hosted the first 'Next Gen Birmingham' event, a new networking initiative helping to shape future construction professions.
Date: 3 Aug 26
by AHR
Awards
We've been shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at this year's Education Estates Awards
We're delighted to have been shortlisted as Architectural Practice of the Year at the Education Estates' Awards 2026.
Date: 28 Jul 26
by AHR
Project News
Work begins on the redevelopment of Wellfield Academy in Leyland
Work has started on the Wellfield Academy redevelopment, part of the DfE GenZero initiative, delivering a net zero carbon school designed around wellbeing.
Date: 24 Jul 26
by Imran Kassim
Director, Architecture
Awards
Celebrating our shortlisting at the Building Design (BD) Architect of the Year Awards 2026
We're thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted at the Building Design Awards 2026 in not one, but two prestigious categories.
Date: 20 Jul 26
by AHR
Project News
Stretford Mall regeneration takes next step with planning approval
We're delighted to share that Stretford Mall has secured planning approval, bringing forward 251 sustainable new homes and contributing to a greener, better-connected neighbourhood.
Date: 16 Jul 26
by Dominic Manfredi
Director, Architecture
Practice News
Work experience students bring Maggie’s Centre designs to life at our Shrewsbury office
Our Shrewsbury office welcomed work experience students for a one-week design challenge to create a small, uplifting Maggie’s Centre for people affected by cancer.
Date: 15 Jul 26
by George Gooderham
Architectural Assistant (Pt I), Architecture
Project News
Caledonia High School completes, complementing our growing Passivhaus project portfolio
We're celebrating the official completion of Caledonia High School in Fife, a Passivhaus-targeted secondary school delivering a high quality learning environment.
Date: 14 Jul 26
by AHR
Awards
We're celebrating two award shortlists at this year's Insider Yorkshire Property Awards
Director Gim Sanghera shares AHR's shortlist for Architectural Practice of the Year and Design Excellence for Rother Valley Country Park.
Date: 13 Jul 26
by Gurminder Sanghera
Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Embodied carbon and the tenfold challenge
Embodied carbon is set to become the defining challenge of low-carbon construction. Architect Joseph Smith explores why a tenfold reduction is needed by 2050 and what must change now to achieve it.
Date: 10 Jul 26
by Joseph Smith
Architect, Architecture