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Countdown to Christmas: celebrating a year of meaningful achievements

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This year, we're excited to launch our seasonal countdown. As we approach the festive period, we'll be reflecting on and sharing some of our highlights and achievements that shaped 2024.

Across our nine offices, we’ve proudly delivered work across a wide range of sectors, offering our architecture and building consultancy expertise that spans the entire lifecycle of the built environment. Alongside this, we’ve continued to share our knowledge and support clients on their path to net zero carbon.

2024 has been a year of meaningful progress, marked by key milestones, impactful projects and a continued commitment to advancing inclusivity, social value and sustainability in everything we do.

Scroll on to explore 12 of this year’s defining moments, as we unveil a new highlight every few days through December. These moments celebrate the incredible people who made it all possible.

Let the festivities begin

Celebrate with us as we showcase our highlights from 2024...

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Advent 12

On door 1, learn how we create a happy, healthy workplace

Step through door 1 and learn how we create a happy, healthy and inspiring workplace by investing in wellbeing, career growth and moments of joy. From professional development to bake-offs and pub quizzes, uncover how our dynamic culture helps everyone thrive.

Click here for more

Unwrap door 2 to explore our journey to a sustainable future

This year, we’ve had the privilege of hosting nine roundtable events across the country, each offering fresh perspectives and exploring what we really mean by ‘healthy buildings.’

Discover more here

Behind door 3 is our commitment to people-focused design

It’s always a privilege to revisit our projects and connect with those who work in, use and contribute to their creation. Our recent return to the Greenwood Centre reinforced the importance of community-led design in enhancing local wellbeing.

Watch our video to hear more

Open door 4 and learn how we're shaping future healthcare

From refreshing acute care spaces and reimagining entire estates to creating community healthcare facilities. Our approach integrates sustainable design and community-focused spaces, delivering accessible, welcoming environments that enhance patient experiences and improve working conditions for healthcare teams.

Explore more here

Behind door 5, catch up on expert insights and experiences

Joined by different experts in their field, each podcast episode explores trends, challenges and opportunities faced by our clients in the public and private sectors. Join us in sharing our insights and experiences together.

Click here to learn more

Revealing a new geomatic consultancy service behind door 6

Did you know our surveying teams offer 3D MEP mapping? Helping you understand the often complex network of pipes, tanks, ducts, cables and heating systems, we gather intricate data using sophisticated laser scanners.

Discover more about this service here

Growth and opportunity is behind door 7

We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Nuala, our 2023 RIBA AHR recipient, as she reached the end of her work placement. For her mentors Gary and Hira, the experience has been an enriching one, not only in fostering the development of Nuala, but also in broadening their own perspectives and enhancing their professional growth.

Listen as they reflect on the experience

Our residential expertise is revealed behind door 8

Discover how we’re redefining residential excellence while maintaining safety standards - from achieving Passivhaus standards at Bonnyrigg to crafting vibrant mixed-use developments, our work showcases innovation, sustainability and community impact. 

Click here to read our article

Behind door 9, explore our impactful learning spaces

How much do you know about the UK’s largest Passivhaus education building? Our extensive case study reveals all. 

Click here to learn more

How our work supports local communities is behind door 10

We have the opportunity to enhance the health, wellbeing and prosperity of the people who use the places we work in. As we approach the end of the year, we’re taking a look back at some our projects from 2024 which have had a positive impact on communities and their people.

Find out more about our community projects

See how we're leading in higher education design at door 11

This year, we’re proud to continue delivering cutting-edge life sciences facilities for higher education, including advanced laboratories, adaptable teaching spaces and multi-use environments that inspire world-class scientific discovery.

Click here to learn more

How we’re leading the charge on sustainability at door 12

Looking ahead, we’re excited about the opportunities the new year will bring to collaborate and shape a brighter, more sustainable future together. Whether you’d like to discuss a project or simply have a chat, we’re here and always happy to help.


As you can imagine, narrowing it down to just 12 key moments wasn’t easy! For more updates, insights and stories from across our practice and projects, follow us on social media, where we regularly share what we’ve been up to.

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Dec 2nd 2024

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