Maximising the potential of industrial and logistics sites nationwide.
We are one of the UK’s leading industrial architects. Our experience spans from traditional distribution and warehousing units, to high-tech manufacturing and data centres, to pioneering energy and infrastructure projects.
From multi-unit large scale masterplans for institutional investors to bespoke trade counter units for private clients – this extensive experience allows us to maximise the potential of any site. Many of our industrial client relationships span over 20 years which is testament to our expertise in the sector.
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- Link Logistics, Ellesmere Port
Client Testimonial
“I’ve been working with AEW for nearly six years now, predominantly in the industrial and employment sector. We’ve worked on three projects – Meridian 6, Wigan / Valley Road, Birkenhead and Stoke. With over 625,000 sqft of new floor space proposed, Meridian 6 is the largest of the three and has been over five years in the making. My experience of working with the AEW team has been excellent, they’re one of our ‘go to’ architects in the North West for design work in this sector.”Dan Symonds Development Manager (Glenbrook)
Industrial Projects
Glass Futures, St Helens A pioneering R&D facility
Industrial
Birchwood Park, Warrington The evolution of a Business Park
Industrial
Carrington Gateway The first phase of Future Carrington
Industrial
Tritax Symmetry, North West Best-in-class logistics buildings
Industrial
Our Industrial Experts
We employ a large team of sector specialists available to deliver masterplanning and architectural commissions at every scale, on what can often be challenging sites. The team understand common planning and practical constraints in the sector and use this knowledge to provide technically robust and efficient solutions for our clients. With many of our industrial clients targeting high sustainability standards and looking to net zero carbon, our integrated Sustainability Team are on hand to support the delivery of future-ready buildings.
Alan Lamb
Director
Alan predominantly works in the industrial sector and has extensive experience in masterplanning, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, R&D and energy projects - leading a team of specialist architects and technicians through all stages. From day one, Alan is committed to exploring all potential constraints and opportunities to ensure successful planning and delivery with sustainable outcomes.
Alex Southall
Director
Alex is co-lead of, and specialises in, the industrial sector. His experience ranges from warehouses and distribution facilities to advanced manufacturing facilities and data centres. He has also overseen much of our portfolio with Ronald McDonald House nationwide and also has commercial office experience. Alex also oversees all aspects of AEW’s People Strategy, including leading the Social Value and EDI forums.
Dan O’Hara
Associate Director
Dan works with several of our key industrial clients to design and deliver strategic sites and high-profile developments nationwide. Dan is experienced in leading projects from concept to completion. He works diligently to understand client requirements and the complexities of a site in order to develop commercially successful, technically robust, masterplans and built solutions.
Dave Somers
Associate Director
Dave’s experience is diverse but with extensive experience in the Industrial and Retail sectors. Dave has developed multiple out of town shopping centre schemes and employment parks covering typologies from trades counter to warehousing and distribution facilities. Dave constantly looks for pragmatic, simple design solutions to aid the smooth running and commercial success of our projects whilst maintaining the overall design ethos in the detail.
Rob Dickson
Associate
Rob has worked across many of our specialist sectors, delivering some of the practices largest and most complex projects. His sector experience includes offices, retail, sports facilities and leisure developments. Rob’s experience allows him to explore and understand the specific issues in any brief and then develop an appropriate design solution. Rob believes that the most successful outcomes are created by teams that support and encourage each other at every stage.
Bernard Lam
Associate
Bernard’s sector experience is varied and includes retail and leisure, offices and industrial and spans both new build and refurbishment. His recent work spans from one off projects to long term, multi-phased development briefs to intricate town centre regeneration interventions. Bernard’s commitment to projects is recognised by his clients, working relentlessly and transparently to collaborate with the team to drive successful outcomes for all.
