News
Practice News
Stuart Bryson to lead AHR’s defence sector group
We're delighted to announce regional director Stuart Bryson's appointment to lead our defence sector group, helping to strengthen the UK defence estate.
Date: 11 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
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
Project News
One Brabazon Gateway, a new office, food store and multi storey car park gets planning approval
Date: 5 Mar 26
by AHR
Project News
Hatchmoor Road Business Park planning application submitted in Great Torrington
We're delighted to have submitted plans for this new business park, which includes a new employment hub with sustainable infrastructure, modern workshop units and enhanced landscaping.
Date: 4 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
Project News
Fourteen Locks Visitor Centre in Newport has achieved planning approval
Planning approval has been achieved for this people-focused visitor centre designed with inclusive community spaces and low-carbon design.
Date: 22 Feb 26
by AHR
Project News
Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School outperforms energy targets while delivering healthier learning environments
The world's largest Passivhaus certified education building is delivering exactly what we promised: A comfortable, healthy place to learn cutting energy bills and reducing energy consumption.
Date: 19 Feb 26
by Jamie Gregory
Associate Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Net zero and the future learning estate: Embedding GenZero principles through CF25 delivery
We explore how sustainable school design, CF25 delivery and GenZero principles are transforming England's learning estate for net zero carbon.
Date: 19 Feb 26
by AHR
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
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
Thought Leadership
Scotland’s school estate: From recovery to reinvention
Exploring Scotland’s shift to outcome-led, LEIP-aligned schools, focusing on suitability, wellbeing, flexibility and Passivhaus performance beyond building condition.
Date: 13 Feb 26
by AHR
Practice News
Office 2035: A joint roundtable hosted by AHR, Ramboll and Sterling Properties
Explore the future of UK workplaces. Discover key insights from our joint roundtable on the barriers and opportunities shaping workplace design by 2035.
Date: 10 Feb 26
by Simon Lamprell
Director, Architecture
Project News
Survey opens for the future Cranbrook Leisure and Wellbeing Centre, a welcoming community hub
The new leisure centre will form a key part of Cranbrook’s future 'Leisure, Health and Wellbeing Campus', helping to meet the needs of a growing and evolving community.
Date: 4 Feb 26
by AHR
Project News
How we're supporting the future of National Museum Cardiff
We're delighted to join the design team exploring future plans for National Museum Cardiff, bringing heritage expertise, local insight and a collaborative approach.
Date: 30 Jan 26
by AHR
Project News
Supporting the next generation of designers at Edinburgh's landmark redevelopment, Base
We're excited to be championing emerging talent through a sculpture design competition at Base, our landmark office redevelopment transforming the former Younger Building.
Date: 29 Jan 26
by AHR
Podcast
What makes a truly 'smart building' in 2025?
Guest Speakers: Adam Spall, AHR, David Porter, Knight Frank, Paul Bamber, AVM Solutions.
Date: 24 Jan 26
Hosted by Robert Hopkins
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
Practice News
Sharing what we’ve learned from our 2025 decarbonisation roundtable series
Discover insights from our 2025 decarbonisation roundtables on net zero buildings, circular economy, energy resilience, and digital tools for sustainable construction in the UK.
Date: 19 Jan 26