News
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
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
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
Awards
We're celebrating two award wins for the Countess of Chester Hospital's Women and Children's Building
Gareth Banks shares news of the Women and Children's Building at the Countess of Chester Hospital's two award wins at the North West Regional Construction Awards.
Date: 3 Jul 26
by Gareth Banks
Director, Architecture
Project News
Sharing what local healthcare at Airedale General Hospital could look like
Discover more about Airedale General Hospital, a new forward-thinking, state of the art NHS hospital designed for future care.
Date: 3 Jul 26
by AHR
Practice News
We've been named as a supplier on Government Commercial Agency's RM6356 Construction Professional Services 2 (CPS2) Framework
We're pleased to join the CPS2 framework, helping public sector clients access architecture and building consultancy services quickly and with confidence.
Date: 22 Jun 26
by AHR
Thought Leadership
A healthcare system under strain and the opportunity in front of us
Across the UK, the NHS estate is facing growing pressure from ageing buildings, rising demand and the transition to net zero carbon. These connected challenges call for a more joined-up approach.
Date: 29 May 26
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Reinventing the legacy NHS estate: A portfolio-led route to safer, lower-carbon care
Exploring how a portfolio-led retrofit approach helps the NHS prioritise legacy estate investment, cut carbon, reduce risk and improve safety and care.
Date: 11 May 26
by AHR
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
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
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
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
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
NHS trusts can now take ownership of property services buildings under new voluntary transfer policy
We explore the Department of Health and Social Care's DHSC’s voluntary transfer policy which now allows NHS trusts to request NHSPS buildings
Date: 24 Feb 26
by AHR
Awards
Award-winning maternity, neonatal and children's design at the Countess of Chester Hospital
We're delighted that the Countess of Chester Hospital's Women and Children's Building wins Best Architectural Design at the Healthcare Design Awards.
Date: 16 Feb 26
by AHR
Practice News
Creating places where people feel safe: introducing our new white paper on trauma-informed design
We're delighted to release white paper on trauma-informed design with the University of Salford exploring how design can support wellbeing, safety and inclusive environments.
Date: 2 Feb 26
by AHR
Project News
Our major hospital project, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH), reaches exciting milestone
The exciting event marked a significant milestone in the delivery of improved facilities for patients, colleagues and communities across the region.
Date: 6 Jan 26
by AHR
Awards
Finalist at the Healthcare Design Awards 2026, our patient-centred maternity and neonatal building has been shortlisted
We’re delighted that the Countess of Chester Hospital Women and Children’s Building is named as a finalist in the category for Best Architectural Design - Healthcare Facility.
Date: 12 Dec 25