News
Thought Leadership
Re-engaging staff, reimagining space: Why the NHS Workforce Plan begins with better places to work
Discover how we are supporting the NHS to reimagine workplaces that boost wellbeing, retention and sustainability.
Date: 28 Nov 25
by Gareth Banks
Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Designing for safety, dignity and belonging: Reflections from Learning Places Scotland 2025
Learn how trauma-informed and biophilic design create healthier, inclusive education environments, showcased by the Thrive Health and Wellbeing Centre at the University of Salford.
Date: 26 Nov 25
by Robert Hopkins
Director, Architecture
Project News
Introducing the University of Salford's landmark building, Thrive Health and Wellbeing Centre
Discover how our design for the University of Salford’s Thrive Health and Wellbeing Centre combines trauma-informed design, biophilia, specialist clinical teaching spaces and community access.
Date: 26 Nov 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Resilient placemaking: Designing future-proofed places for a changing world
Discover how resilient placemaking creates adaptable, low-carbon places through retrofit strategies, climate-ready landscapes and performance-led design.
Date: 24 Oct 25
by AHR
Reimagining healthcare: Patient-focused design and community-based care
Victoria Shepherdson uncovers how patient-focused design and community-based care are transforming healthcare delivery through innovation, collaboration and wellbeing-led design.
Date: 24 Oct 25
by Victoria Shepherdson
Associate Director, Architecture
Project News
Transforming healthcare education by putting the patient journey at the heart of its design
With Kevin Riley, Technical Services Manager at the University of Huddersfield, we discuss how replicating real-life healthcare pathways is transforming student readiness and professional development.
Date: 19 Oct 25
by AHR
Project News
Setting a new standard in public-facing immersive healthcare education
More than a traditional higher education facility, the building blurs the boundaries between university, healthcare and community, creating a place where learning and care go hand in hand.
Date: 18 Oct 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Delivering patient-centred healthcare that supports recovery, communities and net zero goals
Learn how we are transforming NHS estates with sustainable, community-focused design by creating accessible healthcare spaces that reduce carbon emissions while improving patient and staff wellbeing.
Date: 17 Oct 25
by AHR
Project News
Thoughtful interiors that elevate healthcare teaching and learning
We explore how evidence-led interior design has shaped one of the UK’s healthiest and most inspiring higher education environments.
Date: 12 Oct 25
by AHR
Project News
The new Women and Children's Building becomes first in England approved under NHS Net Zero Building Standard
The new, AHR-designed Women and Children’s Building, which places healthcare staff and patient wellbeing at the fore, is the first NHS building to achieve net zero carbon in operation.
Date: 1 Oct 25
by AHR
Project News
Daphne Steele Building achieves WELL Platinum certification
The building, part of the University of Huddersfield’s National Health Innovation Campus, has achieved WELL Platinum certification – the highest possible rating under the WELL Building Standard.
Date: 25 Sept 25
by AHR
Podcast
How are evolving clinical needs impacting the future of maternity services?
Guest Speakers: Gareth Banks, Victoria Shepherdson and Sandra Reading.
Date: 23 Sept 25
Hosted by Gareth Banks
Director, Architecture
Awards
The Daphne Steele Building takes home Design Excellence Award at Insider Yorkshire Property Awards
Discover how the Daphne Steele Building earned the prestigious Design Excellence Award, a visionary project focused on healthcare education, student well-being, and community impact.
Date: 19 Sept 25
by AHR
Practice News
New review highlights urgent need to modernise maternity and neonatal estate in England
Learn how we can support NHS Trusts in transforming maternity and neonatal estates into safe, modern facilities that prioritise dignity, care and wellbeing.
Date: 17 Sept 25
by AHR
Project News
How we helped to shape the groundbreaking National Health Innovation Campus masterplan
Developed in close collaboration with the university and shaped by a long-standing partnership, we created a strategic masterplan that goes far beyond the design of individual buildings.
Date: 13 Sept 25
by AHR
Podcast
How is trauma-informed design transforming university spaces?
Guest Speakers: Robert Hopkins, Stefan Harris and Vicky Halliwell.
Date: 29 Aug 25
Hosted by Robert Hopkins
Director, Architecture