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Project News
Breathing life back into our towns and cities by adapting and reusing existing spaces
Reusing and upcycling empty buildings in city centres presents an ideal opportunity to reset our cities, help to regenerate local economies and support businesses that depend on foot traffic.
Date: 2 May 23
by Matt Stephenson
Associate, Architecture
Awards
How we're creating a better future for everyone through innovation and sustainability
We are thrilled to announce that our commitment to helping the UK reach its Net Zero Carbon ambitions has been recognised as we have been shortlisted for Architect of the Year at UKREiiF 2023.
Date: 25 Apr 23
by AHR
Practice News
How director Robert Hopkins is inspiring future generations, enhancing student learning and improving their employability and skills
This industry-into-academia initiative aims to utilise the knowledge and experience of the VP to enhance student learning, improve the employability and skills of UK engineering graduates.
Date: 20 Apr 23
by AHR
Project News
Unveiling HEMISPHERE, a sustainable and dynamic building transforming the future workplace
HEMISPHERE is set to become one of first new builds in the UK designed to achieve six global sustainability accreditations.
Date: 14 Mar 23
by AHR
Project News
Two further education college wins for our Bristol office
We have been appointed to transform Cornwall College and Yeovil College, combining our masterplanning, architecture, landscape design services to create inspired learning environments.
Date: 15 Feb 23
by AHR
Thought Leadership
The Retrofit Toolkit in action
The first of our retrofit studies challenged us to propose six interventions to decarbonise a typical school building to reduce its energy usage.
Date: 3 Feb 23
by Robert Hopkins
Director, Architecture
Practice News
How can we reduce our energy consumption?
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day aims to encourage people to explore and share the ways in which they can reduce their energy consumption.
Date: 10 Jan 23
by AHR
Awards
Our award successes for 2022
We are proud of our award-winning and shortlisted projects throughout 2022, as well as our well-deserved accolades as a practice.
Date: 6 Jan 23
by AHR
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
Practice News
2022 RIBA AHR Scholarship awarded
We’re delighted that Reem Taha Hajj Ahmad has been announced as the recipient of the 2022 RIBA AHR Scholarship
Date: 11 Jul 22
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Why recovery will bring a new healthcare estate
How changing perspectives to our health and wellbeing are front-of-mind for people have impacted demand on healthcare estates and health infrastructure.
Date: 4 Jul 22
by Gareth Banks
Regional Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Revitalising communities by the reprioritisation of spaces
Locally-led town centre regeneration is key to driving resilient communities in the future. The purpose of the British high street is no longer solely retail.
Date: 7 Jun 22
by Gurminder Sanghera
Director, Architecture
Practice News
2022 RIBA AHR Scholarship
The new RIBA AHR Scholarship is launched. The scholarship, worth £6,000, will support a Part II student from a low-income household in the UK.
Date: 1 Mar 22
by AHR
Awards
Award successes 2021
In 2021, Our work has earned us several awards including Education (Nursery to 6th form) Architect of the Year at the Building Design 2021 Architect of the Year Awards.
Date: 1 Jan 22
by AHR
Thought Leadership
15-minute neighbourhood -Transport Infrastructure
Like countless others, one of our architects had to relocate out of a city into a nearby commuter town, forced by the pandemic. How have her experiences have shaped a new ethos behind town planning.
Date: 5 Nov 21
Project News
The Spine: Biophilic building for human resilience
Designed to WELL Platinum Standard, this office is set to be one of the healthiest buildings in the World.
Date: 18 Oct 21
by Robert Hopkins
Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Modern Methods of Construction in healthcare in a time of crisis
How can architects harness the power of MMC in times of crisis.
Date: 18 Jul 21
by Gareth Banks
Regional Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
How local authorities can become catalysts for growth
Driving growth across the UK’s regions is one of the big challenges facing local and central government today. It is more important than ever that local authorities are equipped to intervene.
Date: 18 Sept 20
by Karle Burford
Director, Architecture