Together we
Profile
We’re a collaborative placemaking practice that puts 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.
By adopting this multi-layered approach, and rethinking how we live and inhabit spaces, we contribute to tackling climate change while leaving a meaningful and lasting impact.
The Team
We are a dedicated team of 100 professionals, passionate about the art of placemaking. Our team includes Architects, Technologists, Interior Designers, and Masterplanners, supported by specialists in BIM, Heritage, Planning, 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 03
BREEAM Outstanding Eco Business Park
Grade II Listed luxury apartments
Deep retrofit of the Lancaster West Estate
Location
Stockport
Sector
Location
Manchester
Sector
Location
London
Sector
Organisation
Insider North West 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
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
Organisation
Insider North West Property Awards
Year
2024
Award
Architectural Practice of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
-
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
The Sunday Times
Year
2023
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
Architects Journal
Year
2023
Award
AJ100, Listed
Scheme
-
The AJ100 celebrates the UK’s most innovative, ambitious and successful architectural practices, based on the number of qualified architects employed. This was the first time AEW joined the list of the largest practices in the UK.
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
British Council for Offices (BCO)
Year
2022
Award
Test of Time, Finalist
Scheme
Moneypenny, Wrexham
Having been a regional winner, and a national finalist, in the ‘Corporate Workplace’ category in 2016, we were proud to see our office scheme Moneypenny shortlisted in the Test of Time category. The accolade rewards previous BCO award winners that have proven themselves to live up to their original aspirations and intentions.
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
UK Green Building Council
Year
2023
Accreditation / Membership
UKGBC, Member
Organisation
Investors in People
Year
2023
Accreditation / Membership
We invest in Wellbeing, Gold
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Organisation
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Year
Accreditation / Membership
RIBA Inclusion Charter, Signatory
Organisation
Constructionline
Year
2023
Accreditation / Membership
Gold, Member
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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