News

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

Thought Leadership
Sustainable Communities for Learning: Building Wales’s next generation of schools
Gary Overton discusses how Wales’s Sustainable Communities for Learning programme is transforming education through long-term investment in net zero, inclusive and community-focused schools.
Date: 17 Feb 26
by Gary Overton
Director, Architecture
Events
We're attending DPRTE 2026, supporting the future of defence estates
DPRTE (Defence Procurement Research Technology Exportability) 2026 is an opportunity for us to collaborate and explore new ways to shape the next generation of defence estates and buildings.
Date: 20 Jan 26
by AHR

Project News
An exciting milestone reached as the redevelopment of Upton-by-Chester High School begins
Due to complete in 2028, the new secondary school will provide a high-quality, inclusive learning environment for 1,845 students.
Date: 5 Jan 26
by AHR

Awards
Celebrating our shortlisting as Architectural Practice of the Year at the Education Property Awards 2026
We are delighted to have been shortlisted as Architectural Practice of Year Finalists at the Education Property Awards 2026.
Date: 19 Dec 25
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
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
Celebrating our Net Zero Architect of the Year win
We’re proud to have been named Net Zero Architect of the Year at this year’s Building Design Architect of the Year Awards, a reflection of our commitment to sustainability and design excellence.
Date: 26 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
Exciting milestone as planning permission is secured on our residential retrofit project with Calderdale Council
In response to the climate emergency, we’re leading a project to create warmer, more comfortable and sustainable homes through a range of retrofit and whole-house energy efficiency works.
Date: 2 Oct 25
by AHR
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

Project News
We're thrilled to have secured a place on Fusion21's Building Safety and Compliance Framework
We are proud to join the 145 practices appointed to the £800m framework, which provides regional and national coverage and offers clients support in in caring for and enhancing their buildings.
Date: 28 May 25