News
Practice News
Celebrating four prestigious shortlisting's at this year's Education Estates Awards
We’re delighted to share that we have been successfully shortlisted in four categories at this year’s event, which celebrates excellence and innovation in the education sector.
Date: 22 Aug 25
by AHR
Project News
Plans approved for the transformation of Upton-by-Chester High School
Our plans to redevelop the school have received planning approval, marking an exciting step forward in delivering modern, high quality learning environments for students and staff.
Date: 11 Aug 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
Project News
Leading the way: Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School is officially the world's largest Passivhaus education building
Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School in Dunfermline has proudly achieved Passivhaus Classic certification, officially becoming the largest Passivhaus education building in the world.
Date: 11 Jun 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Healthy Buildings: Going Beyond Performance
Designed for wellbeing and sustainability, healthy buildings create spaces that inspire comfort, happiness, and productivity.
Date: 22 May 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
How MMC is shaping the future of public sector design
In the face of mounting challenges, the public sector is rethinking how it delivers spaces. MMC offers a smarter, faster and more sustainable way to build and operate the spaces people rely on.
Date: 29 Apr 25
by AHR
Practice News
Sharing our insights on how we have shaped inclusive learning environments
Our Director, Gary Overton, alongside Gladys Marr and Sean McKeown, is presenting at the Education Estates SEND Conference, showcasing our Silverwood SEND School project.
Date: 6 Feb 25
by AHR
Project News
Shaping success: Hear from pupils and teachers of Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School
The opening of the new Woodmill and St. Columba’s RC High School in Fife has been met with overwhelming positivity from pupils and teachers alike.
Date: 22 Oct 24
by AHR
Awards
The new Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School has been shortlisted at the 2024 EAA Awards!
Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has been shortlisted in the Large Projects category at the 2024 EAA Awards.
Date: 20 Sept 24
by AHR
Project News
A vision rooted in collaboration: Reflecting on the project journey with our clients
We recently had the wonderful opportunity to invite our clients back to the school, reflecting together on the project journey and celebrating the collaboration that led to its success.
Date: 13 Sept 24
by AHR
Podcast
Exploring the different approaches of multi-academy trusts and overcoming the common hurdles they face
Guest Speakers: Sue Corbett, Star Academies and John Robinson, The Rowan Learning Trust
Date: 5 Sept 24
Hosted by Samantha Smith
Director, Building Consultancy
Practice News
Recognition for our talented Glasgow team at this year's Learning Places Scotland Awards
We’re so pleased to have been shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year and Project of the Year for Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School, recognising our commitment to excellence.
Date: 2 Sept 24
by AHR
Practice News
Highlighting our commitment to excellence with two shortlisting's at Insider South West Property Awards
We’re delighted to have been recognised for two awards, Architectural Practice of the Year and Sustainable Development of the Year.
Date: 28 Aug 24
by AHR
Project News
UK's largest Passivhaus education building welcomes pupils today
We are ecstatic to announce that the visionary new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has officially opened its doors, welcoming its first wave of pupils!
Date: 21 Aug 24
by AHR
Project News
New, 1,070-place secondary school in Cornwall gets the green light
The new school in Cornwall has received planning approval, delivering high quality, modern educational facilities for the growing families in the area.
Date: 13 Aug 24
by AHR
Practice News
We're shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the year at Insider's Yorkshire Property Industry Awards
With over 150 years’ involvement in shaping Yorkshire’s built environment, we’re delighted to have been recognised for this year’s Insider Yorkshire Property Industry Awards.
Date: 31 Jul 24
by AHR
Practice News
We've been shortlisted for Education Architect of the Year at this year's Building Design Awards
We’re delighted to have been recognised for this award, nominated in the nursery to sixth form category, showcasing our commitment to shaping safe, comfortable and fulfilling learning spaces for all.
Date: 9 Jul 24
by AHR
Project News
Double win for Winterstoke Hundred Academy at the Michelmore's Property Awards
Winterstoke Hundred Academy in Weston-super-Mare takes home two awards - Building of the Year and Education Project of the Year at the prestigious awards ceremony, hosted in Exeter.
Date: 28 Jun 24
by AHR
Podcast
Overcoming challenges on the school set to be the UK’s largest Passivhaus education building
Guest Speakers: John Peden, Fife Council, David Muir, BAM Construct UK, Jamie Gregory, AHR
Date: 10 Jun 24
Hosted by Stuart Bryson
Regional Director, Architecture
Podcast
How has school design evolved and what is influencing it in 2024?
Guest speakers: Natasha Karson, AHR and Stuart Bryson AHR
Date: 28 Apr 24
Hosted by Imran Kassim
Director, Architecture