Together we
Profile
We’re a collaborative placemaking practice that puts our people, communities, clients and the environment first.
With a 30-year track record, we are a guiding force behind architectural excellence and associated services across our specialist sectors. Our focus is on practical, sustainable solutions that hold lasting value for our clients and society.
The Team
We are a dedicated team of 90 professionals, passionate about the art of placemaking. Our team includes Architects, Technologists, Interior Designers, and Masterplanners, supported by specialists in BIM, Heritage, Retrofit and Sustainability.
Projects by Sectors
Our Approach
We’re committed to meeting the needs of communities, clients and the environment. This guides our projects and daily operations, where we prioritise social value and sustainability whilst continually looking for ways to innovate and improve. The success of our approach is underscored by our B Corp Certification.
Sustainability
We believe in architecture as a force for good. We lead by example, setting ambitious business sustainability targets while supporting our clients in achieving their own sustainability goals. Our approach is underpinned by a commitment to continuous improvement, both internally and with the wider industry.
Selected Works
01 of 01
Regenerating Bolton Town Centre
Organisation
BCO National Awards
Year
2025
Award
Innovation, Highly Commended
Scheme
Oldham Spindles
The BCO Awards celebrate the best in office design across the UK, with the Innovation category spotlighting projects that push the boundaries of design, sustainability and social impact.
Organisation
Investors in People
Year
2025
Award
UK Employer of the Year: Gold (50–249 people) , Finalist
Scheme
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The awards recognise organisations with outstanding people management, based on IIP accreditation results.
Organisation
LABC Awards
Year
2025
Award
Best Non-Residential Extension, Alteration or Conversion, Highly Commended
Scheme
Oldham Spindles
The LABC Awards celebrate achievement in the construction industry, focusing on projects delivered with the support of local authority building control teams in England and Wales
Organisation
REVO Awards
Year
2025
Award
Best Repurposing and Placemaking Project, Finalist
Scheme
Stockroom, Stockport
Organisation
The Sunday Times
Year
2025
Award
Best Places to Work, Listed
Scheme
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The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list honours and celebrates Britain's top employers and acknowledges the best workplaces for women, LGBTQIA+ community, disabled employees, ethnic minorities, younger and older workers and wellbeing.
Organisation
BCO Awards
Year
2025
Award
Corporate Workplace Regional, Finalist
Scheme
Arden Square, Crewe
Organisation
Insider NW Residential Property Awards
Year
2025
Award
Apartment Developer of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
King Street, Manchester
These prestigious awards showcase the companies, schemes and deals that have set the highest standards in the residential property sector over the past year.
Organisation
Insider Lancashire Property Awards
Year
2024
Award
Commercial Development of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
Pioneer Place, Burnley
The Lancashire Property Awards spotlight the achievements of the regional property community and celebrate the success of developers, housebuilders and their public sector partners.
Organisation
Inside Housing Development Awards
Year
2024
Award
Regeneration of the Year, Winner
Scheme
Sale West
"The judges thought that Sale West Estate is a fantastic example of what can be achieved with a holistic approach to regeneration. A scheme that benefits the existing community as much as future residents – with social and economic considerations that reduce the embodied carbon of the project and provide opportunities for local employment."
Organisation
The Sunday Times
Year
2024
Award
Best Places to Work, Listed
Scheme
-
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list honours and celebrates Britain's top employers and acknowledges the best workplaces for women, LGBTQIA+ community, disabled employees, ethnic minorities, younger and older workers and wellbeing.
Organisation
North West Regional Construction Awards
Year
2024
Award
Sub-regional Project of the Year, Winner
Scheme
Glass Futures, St Helens
Organisation
Insider North West Property Awards
Year
2024
Award
Architectural Practice of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
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The aim of these awards is to celebrate the property industry in the North West. The fourth year running we have been nominated in this category.
Organisation
Northern Housing Awards
Year
2023
Award
Regeneration of the Year, Winner
Scheme
Sale West
The Northern Housing Awards focus on the individuals and organisations who make it their mission to improve homes and communities in the north. It was great to see the delivery of high quality, sustainable homes at Sale West for Irwell Valley Homes recognised in this way.
Organisation
Insider North West Property Awards
Year
2023
Award
Commercial Development of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
Symmetry Park, Ma6nitude
The aim of these awards is to celebrate the property industry in the North West. We were proud to have acted as Architect for the Symmetry Park, Ma6nitude development and were delighted to see it recognised with this nomination.
Organisation
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Year
2023
Accreditation / Membership
RIBA Chartered Practice, Chartered
Organisation
Chartered Institute of Architectural technologists (CIAT)
Year
Accreditation / Membership
CIAT Chartered Practice, Chartered
Organisation
B Lab
Year
2023
Accreditation / Membership
B Corp, Certified
Organisation
Centre for Assessment
Year
2026
Accreditation / Membership
ISO 9001, Accredited
Organisation
Centre for Assessment
Year
2027
Accreditation / Membership
ISO 14001, Accredited
Organisation
Constructionline
Year
2025
Accreditation / Membership
Gold, Member
Organisation
Investors in People
Year
2023
Accreditation / Membership
We invest in Wellbeing, Gold
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Organisation
Investors in People
Year
2024
Accreditation / Membership
We Invest in People, Gold
AEW Plus
We are more than Architects, Interiors Designers, Technologist and Masterplanners. AEW Plus is the added value we offer to our people, clients and communities beyond our traditional roles.
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