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Bidding a fond farewell to Bryan Hamilton who retires after 42 years

by AHR
After a remarkable career, director and Midlands lead, Bryan, retires, leaving behind a legacy that has helped shaped our practice to what it is today.
Throughout his varied and successful career, Bryan demonstrated outstanding leadership, creative ingenuity and a steadfast commitment to excellence.
His influence has extended beyond the projects he has shaped, impacting colleagues, our clients and the architectural profession as a whole.
Bryan has been at the forefront of so many of AHR’s achievements, leading with unwavering integrity, a visionary approach to design and an infectious passion for architecture. His retirement marks the end of an extraordinary chapter, but the legacy he leaves behind will continue to inspire and shape the future of our practice.”
Anthony Langan
Managing Director, ArchitectureHis journey began in the North West followed by significant accomplishments in the Middle East, before returning to the UK to lead our Midlands office. Bryan has been a cornerstone of our achievements, leading with integrity and a passion for design that has elevated the practice and set benchmarks within the architectural industry.
Most notably, his lead on the Al Bahr Towers, a standout landmark in Abu Dhabi, which feature the world’s largest computerised dynamic facade.
Beyond his professional achievements, Bryan has also played an instrumental role in shaping the junior members of our practice, creating an environment of mentorship and professional growth that will leave a lasting impact on our team.
Being part of such a talented and passionate team has been one of the greatest joys of my career.
The breadth of projects I’ve worked on, both in the UK and around the world, has made my career at AHR deeply rewarding and full of invaluable experiences.”
Bryan Hamilton
Director
As Bryan approaches this exciting new chapter, we extend our heartfelt thanks for his invaluable contributions to the practice and wish him every happiness in the years ahead, which we’re sure will include plenty of times of enjoyment and relaxation with his family.
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