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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.

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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, Retrofit and Sustainability.

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Careers

Projects by Sectors

Community & Culture,^[9] Industrial,^[30] Offices,^[13] Residential,^[34] Retail & Leisure,^[23] View All

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.

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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.

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Selected Works

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Creating a community for the homeless

Transforming retail into dynamic workspaces

Location Manchester

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Location Oldham

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Organisation BCO Awards

Year 2025

Award Corporate Workplace Regional, Finalist

Scheme Arden Square

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Organisation The Sunday Times

Year 2023

Award Best Places to Work, Listed

Scheme -

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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