Maximising the potential of industrial and logistics sites across the UK.
We are one of the UK's leading industrial architects. Our experience spans from traditional distribution, logistics and warehousing units to high-tech manufacturing and data centres to pioneering energy, waste and infrastructure projects.
From multi-unit large scale masterplans for institutional investors to bespoke trade counter and self-storage units for private clients – this extensive experience allows us to maximise the potential of any site. Many of our architectural relationships with industrial clients span over 20 years which is testament to our expertise.
Our recent work in the Industrial sector includes working for Lineage Logistics across the UK and repeat business for Tritax Symmetry and Network Space across the North West.
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- Link Logistics, Ellesmere Port - BREEAM Excellent, 760,000 sqft industrial development for Firethorn.
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)
- Glass Futures, St Helens - an innovative Research & Development facility for carbon neutral glass production.
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 industrial sector specialists capable of delivering masterplanning and architectural commissions at every scale. Their experience includes distribution, self-storage, warehousing, manufacturing, data centres, energy & water and infrastructure projects. The team understands common planning and practical constraints in industrial schemes and provide technically robust and efficient solutions for our clients, backed by decades of experience. Our integrated Sustainability Team are also on hand to support the delivery of future-ready buildings and clients targeting net zero carbon.
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.
Chris Lenehan
Associate Director
Chris has worked across a range of sectors including industrial, retail and leisure and residential and offers both architectural and masterplanning expertise. Chris also has extensive experience within the cladding remediation sector, having worked on several significant high-rise residential developments. Chris enjoys working closely with clients, consultants and stakeholders to develop projects through all stages, focusing on intelligent, efficient design solutions. Chris is currently undertaking RIBA accredited training to assume the role of Principal Designer under the Building Regulations. In 2024, Chris joined the RIBA Principal Designer Register for High Risk Buildings (HRBs).
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. In 2024, Dan joined the RIBA Principal Designer Register.
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.
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.
