News

Practice News
Sharing our insights on how we have shaped inclusive learning environments
Our Director, Gary Overton, alongside Gladys Marr and Sean McKeown, is presenting at the Education Estates SEND Conference, showcasing our Silverwood SEND School project.
Date: 6 Feb 25

by AHR

Project News
Shaping success: Hear from pupils and teachers of Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School
The opening of the new Woodmill and St. Columba’s RC High School in Fife has been met with overwhelming positivity from pupils and teachers alike.
Date: 22 Oct 24

by AHR

Awards
The new Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School has been shortlisted at the 2024 EAA Awards!
Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has been shortlisted in the Large Projects category at the 2024 EAA Awards.
Date: 20 Sept 24

by AHR

Project News
A vision rooted in collaboration: Reflecting on the project journey with our clients
We recently had the wonderful opportunity to invite our clients back to the school, reflecting together on the project journey and celebrating the collaboration that led to its success.
Date: 13 Sept 24

by AHR

Podcast
Exploring the different approaches of multi-academy trusts and overcoming the common hurdles they face
Guest Speakers: Sue Corbett, Star Academies and John Robinson, The Rowan Learning Trust
Date: 5 Sept 24

Hosted by Samantha Smith
Director, Building Consultancy

Practice News
Recognition for our talented Glasgow team at this year's Learning Places Scotland Awards
We’re so pleased to have been shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year and Project of the Year for Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School, recognising our commitment to excellence.
Date: 2 Sept 24

by AHR

Practice News
Highlighting our commitment to excellence with two shortlisting's at Insider South West Property Awards
We’re delighted to have been recognised for two awards, Architectural Practice of the Year and Sustainable Development of the Year.
Date: 28 Aug 24

by AHR

Project News
UK's largest Passivhaus education building welcomes pupils today
We are ecstatic to announce that the visionary new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has officially opened its doors, welcoming its first wave of pupils!
Date: 21 Aug 24

by AHR

Project News
New, 1,070-place secondary school in Cornwall gets the green light
The new school in Cornwall has received planning approval, delivering high quality, modern educational facilities for the growing families in the area.
Date: 13 Aug 24

by AHR

Practice News
We're shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the year at Insider's Yorkshire Property Industry Awards
With over 150 years’ involvement in shaping Yorkshire’s built environment, we’re delighted to have been recognised for this year’s Insider Yorkshire Property Industry Awards.
Date: 31 Jul 24

by AHR

Practice News
We've been shortlisted for Education Architect of the Year at this year's Building Design Awards
We’re delighted to have been recognised for this award, nominated in the nursery to sixth form category, showcasing our commitment to shaping safe, comfortable and fulfilling learning spaces for all.
Date: 9 Jul 24

by AHR

Project News
Double win for Winterstoke Hundred Academy at the Michelmore's Property Awards
Winterstoke Hundred Academy in Weston-super-Mare takes home two awards - Building of the Year and Education Project of the Year at the prestigious awards ceremony, hosted in Exeter.
Date: 28 Jun 24

by AHR

Podcast
Overcoming challenges on the school set to be the UK’s largest Passivhaus education building
Guest Speakers: John Peden, Fife Council, David Muir, BAM Construct UK, Jamie Gregory, AHR
Date: 10 Jun 24

Hosted by Stuart Bryson
Regional Director, Architecture

Podcast
How has school design evolved and what is influencing it in 2024?
Guest speakers: Natasha Karson, AHR and Stuart Bryson AHR
Date: 28 Apr 24

Hosted by Imran Kassim
Director, Architecture

Project News
Planning approved for new Star Radcliffe Academy
Marking an exciting educational addition to Bury, Star Radcliffe Academy will provide 750 places for pupils from years 7 to 11.
Date: 19 Dec 23

by AHR

Project News
An exciting glimpse into what's coming as South and West Fife High School goes in for planning
Targeted to achieve Passivhaus Classic certification, the new high school will replace the outdated Inverkeithing High School, to better cater to the needs of students.
Date: 13 Aug 23

by AHR

Thought Leadership
How Passivhaus integration is revolutionising the UK's largest Passivhaus education building
This project for Fife Council brings together two secondary schools into a single building, sitting on a shared site with a new Fife College building to create a new education hub.
Date: 12 Jun 23

by Jamie Gregory
Associate Director, Architecture

Practice News
Our Christmas message
Our Christmas e-card this year has been designed by Alleyah Larder, who won our student competition that we held with Speakers for Schools
Date: 15 Dec 22

by AHR

Awards
Taking home the Education Estates ‘Architect of the Year’ Award 2022
The Education Estates awards ceremony is the annual gathering of the education community, in partnership with the Department for Education/
Date: 8 Dec 22

by AHR

Thought Leadership
The Department for Education (DfE) push for education design to meet
The DfE’s push for education design to deliver a ‘Gen Zero’ product is laudable in its ambition. How will the construction industry meet this challenge?
Date: 22 Aug 22

by Imran Kassim
Director, Architecture