Shaping places thatmake a positive impact

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We are architects and building consultants who believe places have the power to shape a more positive future - for the people who use them, for local communities, and for our planet. By embracing innovation, and with expertise grounded in two centuries of practice, we deliver healthier, safer, and smarter buildings and spaces.

How we work

We act responsibly

We take responsibility for the impact of our work and the legacy we leave. Considering how our actions contribute to wider social, economic and environmental issues – and actively exploring opportunities to make a positive contribution.

Discover our sustainability commitments

We are inventive

We are problem solvers and love the challenge each project brings. By embracing innovation and pushing the boundaries of design, we are reimagining the way we shape new or existing spaces and enhancing the way people experience them.

Explore our insights on biophilic design

We work collaboratively

We thrive on collaboration and believe that openly sharing knowledge helps generate positive change. With experts across multiple services, sectors and business support roles working together to deliver the highest quality projects and client service.

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We champion inclusivity

We continually strive to become a more inclusive organisation. By creating open and supportive environments where everyone’s contribution is valid, we unlock creativity, inspire future generations and better understand the diverse communities we work in.

Learn how we create social value

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A brilliantly diverse team of experts, delivering award-winning projects

Working across nine UK offices, we deliver projects for clients in a variety of sectors – locally and internationally. With a multi-service approach that gives us a complete understanding of the full life cycle of the built environment.

We invest in research and development and provide space for debate and collaboration with communities and colleagues. Applying thinking that is imaginative and pragmatic in equal measure to find effective solutions for every challenge.

We approach every project with the same commitment to quality, excellence and integrity in all we do. Led by the principles of creating social value and promoting sustainability, we work to connect people, places and the environment.

Showcase

Planning approval secured for 240 affordable homes in Warrington

We’re delighted to share that plans have been approved for this people-focused residential scheme at Academy Way, transforming a long-vacant brownfield site into a welcoming neighbourhood. Centred around a shared courtyard garden with active frontages, our design combines sustainability and placemaking to support connected urban living in Warrington town centre.

Trauma-informed design in practice

In collaboration with the University of Salford, our white paper shares how trauma-informed design is reshaping the way we think about places. We draw on insights from one of the UK’s first trauma-informed buildings to showcase how thoughtful architectural decisions can support neurodiversity, foster psychological safety and create environments where everyone feels confident and supported.

Discover how we are creating places where people feel safe Download the white paper

Our 2025 social value impact

We embed social value into everything we do, from the places we design and the expertise we share, to the people we support and the communities we engage with. Our teams champion fair education while creating inclusive communities and supporting wellbeing for the people we work with. In 2025, these commitments achieved a total social value impact of £503,000.

Read our 2025 Social Impact Report.Find out more about our commitment to social value.

How we are revolutionising our building surveys with drone expertise

Our desire to embrace advancing technologies has shaped the development of our geomatic consultancy. Using advanced drone technology, we deliver surveys with unmatched accuracy and efficiency, capturing high-quality 4K imagery in even the most challenging locations. With the added benefit of thermal scanning to support decarbonisation.

Discover how drones are transforming building surveys Find out more about our geomatic consultancy services

Shaping innovation in design, strategy and the built environment

Discover how we’re transforming the built environment, from net zero carbon buildings and NHS decarbonisation projects to critical defence infrastructure and inclusive retrofit solutions. Explore our insights on the industry’s most complex challenges.

Read our latest insights across sectors Listen to more of our conversations about the built environment

Reuse and repurposing

We specialise in unlocking opportunities, transforming underutilised spaces into vibrant, sustainable and purposeful areas. With our expertise in architecture and building consultancy we revitalise overlooked corners of our communities where brownfield sites and existing buildings await a new lease of life.

Reinventing the NHS estate: Portfolio-led retrofit for better care

The NHS will only achieve its clinical, financial and net zero carbon ambitions by maximising value from existing estates. Our portfolio-led retrofit approach helps prioritise legacy estate investment, reduce carbon emissions, minimise risk and improve safety and care outcomes.

Read our thought leadership article Reviewing your estate strategy or planning retrofits? Get in touch for expert insights

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AHR Social Value Activities At a Glance 2025

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News

This month’s AHR news features updates from DPRTE 2026 on strategic defence investment, our appointment to Hull City Council’s Engineering and Regeneration Framework and reflections on how exceptional design can be achieved within affordable housing constraints through our The Ridgeway project in Hertford.

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Project News

Landmark airtightness result achieved at Caledonia High School

We're delighted to share that Caledonia High School has achieved 0.337 ACH, setting a new standard for low-energy, high-performance school design in Scotland.

Date: 27 May 26

by Keith Peterson

Associate, Architecture

Thought Leadership

Masterplanning the sovereign industrial base: thinking at scale

We explore how masterplanning helps defence estates deliver long-term value, flexibility and operational continuity across complex sites.

Date: 11 May 26

by AHR

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

Working with AHR has been an incredibly positive experience. From the outset, they genuinely listened to us and involved us in every step of the process. After waiting so long for a new building, seeing it completed and delivered on time is something we all feel really proud of."

Pippa Scott-Heale, Divisional Director, Planned Care

The Countess of Chester Hospital Women and Children's Building

It’s a lovely place to be when you’ve got confidence in the people you work with outside of your organisation, and I think that speaks volumes. AHR is my first choice because we work so well together."

Paul Gallacher, Programme Manager

Woodmill High School and St Columba's RC High School

AHR has produced an enormous amount of work for a complex regeneration scheme in our North Fulham NDC speedily and efficiently. They have been excellent with residents, being good listeners and very responsive."

Chris Hannington, Regeneration Project Manager

London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

AHR has cleverly transformed the typical leisure centre model into an open, inclusive space that is truly loved by the users. The sense of community and care the users and operators have for the new space is amazing to see. The design team have certainly achieved this, and even exceeded expectations"

RIBA 2019 South West Award Judging Panel

Places Leisure Eastleigh

AHR was able to translate our vision for developing future engineers into the wonderful structure that exceeds our expectations. From the start of the project, AHR embraced the principles of our new curriculum and worked collaboratively with the academic team and a wide variety of stakeholders across the School.”"

Dr Lisa Brodie, Head of School - Engineering Design & Mathematics

University of the West of England

Whenever we came up with ideas, the AHR team would take it away and consider how this could be achieved, regardless of technical constraints placed upon them. This thoughtful approach to design ensured we have exactly the school we want full of light and air and which flows in a way that works for the staff and children."

Karen Hutchings, Headteacher

New Park Primary School

We can help your project make a positive impact

Our team of experts are ready to take on any challenge - no matter how big, small, or complex. If you've got a project you'd like to discuss, we'd love to hear from you.

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