News
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
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
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 approval secured for Academy Way, Warrington
We're delighted to share that plans have been approved for this people-focused residential scheme providing 240 homes, and combining sustainability and placemaking to support connected urban living.
Date: 27 May 26
by AHR
Awards
Celebrating our shortlist at the Insider Wales Property Awards
We're shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at this year's Insider Wales Property Awards, celebrating our work shaping communities across Wales.
Date: 27 Apr 26
by AHR
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
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
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
Podcast
How do we create life science environments that genuinely support innovation, collaboration and societal impact?
Guest Speakers: Robert Hopkins, Gurminder Sanghera, Deb Hetherington and Gareth Scargill.
Date: 1 Mar 26
Hosted by Robert Hopkins
Director, Architecture
Project News
Plans approved for Wapping Wharf North, completing the mixed use neighbourhood in Bristol
We’re delighted to have reached this milestone at Wapping Wharf North in Bristol as we move forward with new homes, flexible workspace and CARGO Hall, a lively extension to the existing neighbourhood.
Date: 26 Feb 26
by AHR
Awards
Regional Finalist at the 2026 Civic Trust Awards, our outstanding mixed use scheme at Chester Northgate is shortlisted
We’re delighted that this transformative, regenerative masterplan has been selected as a Regional Finalist at this year's awards.
Date: 2 Dec 25
by AHR
Awards
We won Architect of the Year at this year's Learning Places Scotland Awards
We're delighted to have been named Architect of the Year at the Learning Places Scotland Awards, recognising our commitment to sustainable, Passivhaus-led innovation in future-ready education design.
Date: 19 Nov 25
by AHR
Project News
Brabazon planning submission marks exciting next step in shaping a thriving Bristol neighbourhood
We're delighted to have submitted plans for a new food store, office building and multi-storey car park at Brabazon in Bristol, marking the next step in the area’s transformation.
Date: 28 Sept 25
by AHR
Project News
How we are driving development and investment opportunities in Huddersfield
Huddersfield is where our story began in 1835. Since then, we have seen the town adapt to new industries, technologies and ways of living while retaining the character of its unique heritage.
Date: 26 Aug 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Delivering placemaking projects: From strategy to reality
How to take placemaking from vision to reality. Explore placemaking delivery strategies for planning and funding to design, early activation and long-term care.
Date: 21 Aug 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Cross-sector ecosystems: Designing places for health innovation
The UK’s health and life sciences sectors are central to its ambition to become a global leader in research and innovation.
Date: 13 Aug 25
by AHR
Project News
Planning approval granted for new Grade A office building at Brabazon
We’re delighted to announce that planning permission has been granted for a landmark Grade A office building at Brabazon, a new neighbourhood in North Bristol.
Date: 1 Aug 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Rooted in place: Placemaking through the local lens
In the third part of our 'Placemaking with Purpose' series, we look into how the most successful places don't start from scratch, but grow from what's already there.
Date: 1 Aug 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Reframing placemaking: How to create places that work in practice
This thought piece series explores how placemaking can be meaningfully applied in practice, drawing on our own project experience, multi-sector insight and interdisciplinary expertise.
Date: 16 May 25