News

Practice News
We've been appointed to Hull City Council’s Engineering and Regeneration Professional Services Framework
We're excited to be one of five suppliers selected across two lots: 3a – Building Construction and 3b – Housing Strategy and Appraisal Services.
Date: 6 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

Thought Leadership
Building a legacy: reflections on The Ridgeway, Sele Farm
Director David de Sousa reflects on The Ridgeway at Sele Farm, a 100% affordable housing scheme that proves good design does not have to cost more.
Date: 23 Apr 26
by David de Sousa
Director, Architecture

Project News
Plans approved for a vibrant and connected new residential development in Milton Keynes
We are pleased to share that our plans for a new build-to-rent (BTR) residential development in Milton Keynes, have been approved.
Date: 22 Apr 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

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
Plans submitted for a welcoming new neighbourhood at Academy Way, Warrington
Plans include 240, one and two-bedroom apartments with private terraces and shared amenity spaces to create a distinctive residential neighbourhood that feels safe and connected to its surroundings.
Date: 10 Mar 26
by AHR

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

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

Project News
We're proud to shape sustainable and affordable new homes in Southwark
We are delighted to be collaborating with Southwark Council and Wates Residential to support the delivery of around 350 new affordable homes across the borough.
Date: 16 Feb 26
by AHR

Project News
Helping to shape a welcoming new neighbourhood at Academy Way, Warrington
Public consultation is now open on our proposals for 240 affordable homes at Academy Way, transforming a brownfield site into a sustainable neighbourhood in Warrington town centre.
Date: 1 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
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
Our exceptional supported living development in Bonnyrigg shortlisted at Scotland Housing Awards 2025
We’re delighted that our carefully designed, Passivhaus Classic certified scheme has been recognised in the Excellence in Development for Affordable Housing category at this year’s awards.
Date: 18 Sept 25
by AHR

Practice News
We are delighted to announce that we have been appointed to Manchester City Council’s North West Construction Hub Framework
We are thrilled to have successfully secured one of four places on Lot 2 Architectural, Lot 4 Building Surveying and Lot 8 CDM on the professional services framework ‘NWCH Consult.’
Date: 6 Aug 25
by AHR

Practice News
Making residential development viable in a shifting landscape
This article offers practical strategies to help developers and housing providers navigate complexity, reduce risk, and unlock the full potential of their residential schemes.
Date: 23 Jun 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
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
by AHR

Project News
Plans approved for a significant tower scheme providing much-needed, affordable homes in Ilford
Planning has been granted for our redevelopment of the former Harrison Gibson building on High Road, Ilford, a step forward in providing 100% affordable, high quality homes for a range of tenants.
Date: 13 May 25