News

Thought Leadership
Security, resilience and wellbeing: designing defence facilities that perform
Stuart Bryson explores how we design resilient, adaptable defence facilities that balance stringent security with human-centric environments to boost performance.
Date: 16 Apr 26
by Stuart Bryson
Regional Director, Architecture

Thought Leadership
The workforce plan starts with place: Designing an NHS estate where people can thrive
We explore how people-centred NHS estate design improves staff wellbeing, retention and productivity, from acute hospitals to neighbourhood health hubs.
Date: 15 Apr 26
by AHR

Project News
Planning approved for new regional cycling hub in Bristol
Plans have been approved to bring forward the new Bristol Regional Cycling Hub, an inclusive cycling and community destination set to transform a brownfield site in North West Bristol.
Date: 13 Apr 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
Placemaking with purpose: insights from our placemaking series
Our new report, 'Placemaking with purpose', brings together insights from a seven-part thought leadership series exploring what effective, long-term placemaking looks like in practice.
Date: 10 Apr 26
by AHR

Awards
We're shortlisted at this year's Insider North West Property Awards
We're delighted to share that we've been shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at the Insider North West Property Awards, celebrating 40 years of shaping the region's built environment.
Date: 9 Apr 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
Designing the net zero NHS: From retrofit to new build
Gareth Banks on how to deliver the NHS Net Zero Building Standard in live projects - safe, viable and resilient - through fabric-first design and data-led retrofit.
Date: 7 Apr 26
by Gareth Banks
Director, Architecture

Practice News
Growing talent, growing region: Celebrating senior promotions
We're excited to share the promotions of Adam Spall to director and Hira Teirney to regional director, recognising exceptional talent and growth across the South West and beyond.
Date: 1 Apr 26
by AHR

Practice News
Celebrating our new building consultancy director
We’re pleased to share a positive step forward for our London building consultancy team as Richard Rudd moves into the role of director.
Date: 1 Apr 26
by AHR

Events
AHR is heading to UKREiiF 2026
Discover more about the AHR team heading to UKREiiF 2026, ready to share knowledge, expertise and discuss inclusive, sustainable, future-focused places.
Date: 31 Mar 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
The Future Homes Standard has arrived: what it means for residential development
David de Sousa explores the Future Homes Standard, the impact on costs, heat pumps, solar PV and and transitional arrangements for developers.
Date: 30 Mar 26
by David de Sousa
Director, Architecture

Practice News
David de Sousa joins RIBA Principal Designer Register for higher-risk buildings
We're delighted that director, David de Sousa has joined the RIBA Principal Designer Register for Higher-Risk Buildings, boosting our building safety, dutyholder and compliance expertise.
Date: 26 Mar 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
Lessons from testing the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
Associate director Jamie Gregory shares what UKNZCBS Version 1 changes, what we learned from Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School and practical next steps clients can take now.
Date: 25 Mar 26
by Jamie Gregory
Associate Director, Architecture

Practice News
Making a meaningful difference: our 2025 social value impact
Driving social value, fair education, inclusive communities and improved wellbeing. See how we're making a meaningful difference.
Date: 25 Mar 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
Neighbourhood health is here: our analysis of what it means for your estate strategy
Helen Revitt explores the Neighbourhood Health Framework, including the NHC pipeline, Wave 1 repurposing, commissioning hierarchy and the metrics shaping estate strategy.
Date: 23 Mar 26
by Helen Revitt
Regional Director, Architecture

Project News
We're helping to bring new homes and green space to Stretford
We're proud to share that plans have been submitted for 248 new homes at Stretford Mall, the next phase of regeneration at Stretford Mall, working with Bruntwood and Trafford Council.
Date: 20 Mar 26
by AHR

Project News
Planning approval secured for the GenZero Woodside Primary School in Hertfordshire
We're delighted to share that plans have been approved for Woodside Primary School in Hertfordshire, a nature-led GenZero pathfinder school.
Date: 19 Mar 26
by AHR

Project News
Unveiling a new look for HEMISPHERE One, a future laboratory and workspace in Liverpool
We’re pleased to share a new emerging design concept for HEMISPHERE One, the laboratory and workplace development set to join Paddington Village in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter.
Date: 11 Mar 26
by AHR

Project News
One Brabazon Gateway, a new office, food store and multi storey car park gets planning approval
Planning has been approved for One Brabazon Gateway in Bristol, which includes a new food store, Grade A office building, public realm and a multi-storey car park.
Date: 5 Mar 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
Reimagining the neighbourhood health service: Turning existing places into prevention-focused hubs
Victoria Shepherdson explores how existing NHS, local authority and town-centre buildings can be repurposed into trusted, accessible prevention-focused healthcare hubs.
Date: 3 Mar 26
by Victoria Shepherdson
Associate Director, Architecture

Thought Leadership
Designing accommodation where military personnel can live and perform at their best
Defence sector lead Stuart Bryson explores designing military Single Living Accommodation that supports wellbeing, with insights on Passivhaus design and the Defence Housing Strategy 2025.
Date: 1 Mar 26
by Stuart Bryson
Regional Director, Architecture