We are recognised by our peers and
inspired by our industry.
Accolades and awards
Organisation
Insider North West Property Awards
Year
2025
Award
Commercial Development of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
Arden Square
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 Arden Square, Crewe development and were delighted to see it recognised with this nomination.
Organisation
Insider North West Property Awards
Year
2025
Award
Architectural Practice of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
-
The aim of these awards is to celebrate the property industry in the North West. The fifth year running we have been nominated in this category.
Organisation
BCO Awards
Year
2025
Award
BCO Recycled / Refurbished Workplace, Regional, Finalist
Scheme
Oldham Spindles
Organisation
BCO Awards
Year
2025
Award
BCO Corporate Workplace, Regional, Finalist
Scheme
Arden Square
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
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
The Sunday Times
Year
2024
Award
BPTW Spotlight Awards, Highly Commended
Scheme
LGBTQIA+ employees
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work Spotlight Awards celebrate some of the unique qualities among the Best Places to Work. The organisations highlighted here excel at boosting staff happiness within specific areas and demographic groups
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
Architects Journal
Year
2024
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. For the second time AEW joined the list of the largest practices in the UK.
Organisation
Architects Journal
Year
2024
Award
AJ100 Employer of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
-
This award from the AJ100 recognises employer best practice in relation to employment issues such as training, workplace culture, diversity, inclusion, and staff wellbeing and satisfaction. We were the only Manchester headquartered practice to feature in the shortlist in 2024.
Organisation
CoStar Impact Awards
Year
2024
Award
Commercial Development of the Year, Winner
Scheme
Glass Futures, St Helens
Organisation
North West Regional Construction Awards
Year
2024
Award
Sub-regional Project of the Year, Winner
Scheme
Glass Futures
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
Insider NW Residential Property Awards
Year
2024
Award
Social Impact, Winner
Scheme
Sale West
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
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
Architects Journal
Year
2023
Award
AJ100 New Member of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
-
The New Member of the Year award is eligible to new entrants to the AJ100 list and those appearing for the first time in five years. Being shortlisted for the newcomer award was recognition of our business success and the quality of work.
Organisation
Mix Interiors
Year
2023
Award
30 Under 30, Listed
Scheme
-
Interior Designer Kate Bond was named in Mix Interior’s “30 Under 30: Class of 2023”. The respected list recognised the trailblazers from commercial interior design and architecture nationwide
Organisation
CoStar Impact Awards
Year
2023
Award
Commercial Development of the Year, Winner
Scheme
PLP Knowsley
The CoStar Impact Awards recognise exemplary commercial real estate projects and transactions.
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
Purpose-led Innovation, Finalist
Scheme
Glass Futures, St Helens
The aim of these awards is to celebrate the property industry in the North West. We are proud to have acted as Architect for the Glass Futures development and were delighted to see it recognised with this nomination.
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
Insider North West Property Awards
Year
2023
Award
Architectural Practice of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
-
The aim of these awards is to celebrate the property industry in the North West. This was the fifth time we had been nominated in this category.
Organisation
Knowsley Business Awards
Year
2023
Award
Commercial Development of the Year, Winner
Scheme
PLP Knowsley
These awards celebrate the energy, determination and success of organisations and individuals in Knowsley who are making a valuable contribution to the local and regional economy. We were delighted to see our 850,000 sqft industrial development for PLP acknowledged with this accolade.
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
Insider North West Property Awards
Year
2022
Award
Architectural Practice of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
-
The aim of these awards is to celebrate the property industry in the North West. This was the fourth time we had been nominated in this category.
Organisation
First Time Buyer Readers' Awards
Year
2021
Award
Best Large Development, Finalist
Scheme
Scholars Fields, Wythenshawe
Organisation
Insider North West Property Awards
Year
2021
Award
Architectural Practice of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
-
The aim of these awards is to celebrate the property industry in the North West. This was the third time we had been nominated in this category.
Organisation
Northern Housing Awards
Year
2021
Award
Affordable Housing Scheme of the Year, Winner
Scheme
South Gate, Manchester
These awards promote and celebrate innovative affordable housing providers, projects and services in the North that are helping to create great communities where people love to live. We were therefore delighted to see South Gate named Affordable Housing Scheme of the Year.
Organisation
Property Week
Year
2020
Award
Best Places to Work, Listed
Scheme
-
We were delighted to be named one of the 'Best Places to Work in Property’. This was the third year running we were recognised and were thrilled to have achieved a top 5 place in the UK.
Organisation
Insider North West Residential Property Awards
Year
2020
Award
Architectural Practice of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
-
The aim of these awards is to celebrate the residential property industry in the North West.
Organisation
Insider NW Residential Property Awards
Year
2020
Award
Apartment Development of the Year (100+), Finalist
Scheme
The Trilogy, Manchester
These awards celebrate the region's landmark residential schemes, along with the architecture firms, advisers and agents which make them a reality. Our 232-home The Trilogy lined up along a strong shortlist of completed schemes in the region.
Organisation
RICS
Year
2020
Award
Social Impact Awards, Finalist
Scheme
The Trilogy, Manchester
These awards assess the human, social and environmental impact, and the innovation and collaboration, that has gone into development and infrastructure project. It's great to see The Trilogy recognised in this way.
Organisation
LABC
Year
2020
Award
Regional Building Excellence, Finalist
Scheme
The Trilogy, Manchester
The LABC Building Excellence Awards are the largest business to business awards in the building control sector in the UK. They recognise exemplary projects where building control was provided by a local authority team. We were honoured to see The Trilogy on the shortlist.
Organisation
Mix Interiors
Year
2019
Award
30 Under 30, Listed
Scheme
-
Interior Designer Liz Durcan was named in Mix Interior’s “30 Under 30: Class of 2019”. The respected list recognised the trailblazers from commercial interior design and architecture nationwide
Organisation
RICS (North West)
Year
2019
Award
Commercial, Winner
Scheme
Radius Campus, Crewe
The RICS Awards recognise industry leading achievements and the highest standards of professionalism and ethics by individuals and teams across the built and natural environments. It was an honour to see Radius recognised with a North West Regional award.
Organisation
Property Week
Year
2019
Award
Best Places to Work in Property, Listed
Scheme
-
We were delighted to be named one of the 'Best Places to Work in Property’. This was the second year running we made the list.
Organisation
BCO Awards
Year
2018
Award
Corporate Workplace Regional, Finalist
Scheme
Cornerstone, Stockport
Organisation
Insider North West Property Awards
Year
2018
Award
Architectural Practice of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
-
Organisation
Property Week
Year
2018
Award
Best Places to Work in Property, Listed
Scheme
-
We were delighted to be named one of the 'Best Places to Work in Property’. This was the first year we made the list.
Organisation
Civic Trust Awards
Year
2018
Award
Regional, Finalist
Scheme
RMH Evelina, London
The Civic Trust Awards scheme aims to recognise outstanding architecture, planning and design in the built environment. It was an honour to see RMH Evelina named as a Regional Finalist.
Organisation
BCO Awards
Year
2017
Award
Corporate Workplace National, Highly Commended
Scheme
Moneypenny, Wrexham
The BCO Awards Programme provides public recognition for top quality design and functionality. Being Highly Commended at a national level, recognised Moneypenny as a benchmark for excellence in corporate workplace design.
Organisation
BCO Awards
Year
2017
Award
Corporate Workplace Regional, Winner
Scheme
Moneypenny, Wrexham
The BCO Awards Programme provides public recognition for top quality design and functionality. Winning this regional award, recognised Moneypenny as a benchmark for excellence in corporate workplace design in the North West.
Organisation
London Construction Awards
Year
2017
Award
Architecture Design of the Year, Winner
Scheme
RMH Evelina, London
The LCAs recognise achievements, developments and innovation within London’s booming construction industry. RMH Evelina is a prime example of this.
Organisation
RICS (Yorkshire & Humber)
Year
2017
Award
Infrastructure, Winner
Scheme
Water Pumping Station, Bransholme
The judges at RICS said: “Bransholme Storm Water Pumping Station is a superb example of contemporary engineering, designed and delivered with the passion and expertise typically associated with Victorian infrastructure..."
Organisation
RICS (Wales)
Year
2017
Award
Commercial, Highly Commended
Scheme
Moneypenny, Wrexham
The RICS Awards recognise industry leading achievements and the highest standards of professionalism and ethics by individuals and teams across the built and natural environments. We were proud to see Moneypenny be highly commended by the judges.
Organisation
Insider North West Property Awards
Year
2016
Award
Architectural Practice of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
-
Organisation
Mixology
Year
2016
Award
Large Commercial Interiors Projects, Highly Commended
Scheme
Moneypenny, Wrexham
Mixology North is the North’s most prestigious award ceremony created for the dynamic and innovative interior design community.
Organisation
Insider North West Property Awards
Year
2015
Award
Architectural Practice of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
-
Award Winning Projects
Oldham Spindles Mixed-use transformation of a shopping centre
Retail & Leisure
Architecture,
BIM,
Interior Design,
Retrofit
Arden Square, Crewe An out of this world workplace
Offices
Architecture
Pioneer Place, Burnley Leisure-led regeneration in Burnley
Retail & Leisure
Architecture
King Street, Manchester Grade II Listed luxury apartments
Residential
Architecture,
Heritage,
Interior Design,
Retrofit
Moneypenny, Wrexham A workplace for the future
Offices
Architecture,
Interior Design
Sale West Masterplan Community-led regeneration
Residential
Architecture,
Masterplanning,
Sustainability
Glass Futures, St Helens A pioneering R&D facility
Industrial
Architecture
The Trilogy, Manchester A landmark building for a gateway site
Residential
Architecture
Accreditations and memberships
Organisation
Chartered Institute of Architectural technologists (CIAT)
Year
Award
CIAT Chartered Practice, Chartered
Organisation
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Year
2023
Award
RIBA Chartered Practice, Chartered
Organisation
B Lab
Year
2023
Award
B Corp, Certified
Organisation
UK Green Building Council
Year
2023
Award
UKGBC, Member
Organisation
Investors in People
Year
2023
Award
We invest in Wellbeing, Gold
Organisation
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Year
Award
RIBA Inclusion Charter, Signatory
Organisation
Constructionline
Year
2023
Award
Gold, Member
Organisation
Safety Schemes in Procurement
Year
2023
Award
Acclaim - Principal Designer, Accredited
Organisation
Safety Schemes in Procurement
Year
2023
Award
CHAS - Principal Designer / Designer, Member
Organisation
IASME Consortium Ltd
Year
2024
Award
Cyber Essentials, Certified
Organisation
Investors in People
Year
2024
Award
We Invest in People, Gold
Organisation
Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
Year
2024
Award
Charter, Member
Organisation
The British Standards Institution
Year
2024
Award
BSI, Subscribing Member
Organisation
Centre for Assessment
Year
2026
Award
ISO 9001, Accredited
Organisation
Centre for Assessment
Year
2027
Award
ISO 14001, Accredited
