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An award win celebrating building excellence for the Countess of Chester Hospital Women and Children’s Building

Awards

An award win celebrating building excellence for the Countess of Chester Hospital Women and Children’s Building

The Countess of Chester Hospital Women and Children's Building has won Best Public or Community Building in the Northwest at the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2026.

Date: 27 Oct 26

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AHR named Architectural Practice of the Year at Education Estates 2026

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AHR named Architectural Practice of the Year at Education Estates 2026

AHR has been named Architectural Practice of the Year at the Education Estates Awards, recognising our work on inclusive, sustainable education environments.

Date: 23 Oct 26

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We're attending Education Estates Exhibition, Conference and Awards 2026

Events

We're attending Education Estates Exhibition, Conference and Awards 2026

AHR is heading to Education Estates 2026 in Manchester, with a speaking slot on trauma-informed design, an award shortlist and a full team ready to connect.

Date: 16 Oct 26

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Another win for the Countess of Chester Hospital Women and Children’s Building at the Government Property Awards 2026

Awards

Another win for the Countess of Chester Hospital Women and Children’s Building at the Government Property Awards 2026

Another win for the Countess of Chester Hospital Women and Children’s Building at the Government Property Awards 2026, achieving Project of the Year.

Date: 14 Oct 26

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We're heading to Healthcare Estates Conference, Exhibition and Awards 2026

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We're heading to Healthcare Estates Conference, Exhibition and Awards 2026

Meet our team attending this year's conference where we will be sharing insights on trauma-informed design, NHS estate strategy and decarbonisation.

Date: 18 Sept 26

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We won two awards at this year's Manchester Society of Architects Awards

Awards

We won two awards at this year's Manchester Society of Architects Awards

AHR celebrates award recognition for Thrive Health and Wellbeing Centre and the Stretford Mall Masterplan, highlighting sustainable architecture, health design and urban regeneration in the UK today.

Date: 17 Jun 26

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We're shortlisted at this year's Insider North West Property Awards

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We're shortlisted at this year's Insider North West Property Awards

We're delighted to share that we've been shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at the Insider North West Property Awards, celebrating 40 years of shaping the region's built environment.

Date: 9 Apr 26

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Creating places where people feel safe: introducing our new white paper on trauma-informed design

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Creating places where people feel safe: introducing our new white paper on trauma-informed design

We're delighted to release white paper on trauma-informed design with the University of Salford exploring how design can support wellbeing, safety and inclusive environments.

Date: 2 Feb 26

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Designing for safety, dignity and belonging: Reflections from Learning Places Scotland 2025

Thought Leadership

Designing for safety, dignity and belonging: Reflections from Learning Places Scotland 2025

Learn how trauma-informed and biophilic design create healthier, inclusive education environments, showcased by the Thrive Health and Wellbeing Centre at the University of Salford.

Date: 26 Nov 25

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Transforming education estates through sustainable, inclusive and inspiring design

Thought Leadership

Transforming education estates through sustainable, inclusive and inspiring design

From sustainable schools and universities to inclusive SEND campuses and adaptive reuse projects, we create educational spaces that inspire, nurture wellbeing, and meet net-zero and retrofit goals.

Date: 3 Oct 25

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How flexible, multi-use spaces are shaping the future of university estates

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How flexible, multi-use spaces are shaping the future of university estates

Discover how flexible multi-use spaces in university estates enable adaptable learning, sustainable campus design, and improved student experience.

Date: 1 Oct 25

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How trauma-informed design is shaping more inclusive spaces

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How trauma-informed design is shaping more inclusive spaces

In this piece, we explore what trauma-informed design means in practice and how it is shaping a more inclusive future for the built environment.

Date: 25 Jul 25

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