We maximise the potential of industrial and logistics sites across the UK.
AEW Architects is a leading industrial architecture practice, delivering industrial, logistics and employment projects from small and mid-sized units to large-scale distribution centres, manufacturing facilities, data centres and process buildings.
We combine architecture and masterplanning expertise to maximise the potential of complex sites, creating commercially successful, sustainable and adaptable developments. Our experience spans new build, refurbishment and regeneration, with long-standing client relationships including Tritax Symmetry, Network Space and Lineage Logistics. We also work with public and private sector clients to deliver sustainable industrial development, including Cheadle Eco Business Park, targeting BREEAM Outstanding and alignment with the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard.
Our Specialist Industrial Sub-Sectors
- Small - Mid Industrial & Logistics
- Big Box Industrial & Logistics
- Refurbishments & Extensions
- Self Storage
- Data Centres
- Process Buildings
Industrial Projects
Glass Futures, St Helens A pioneering R&D facility
Industrial
Tritax Big Box Developments, North West Best-in-class logistics buildings
Industrial
Bury New Road, Salford Creating a sustainable new home for a local fashion wholesaler
Industrial
Cheadle Eco Business Park BREEAM Outstanding Eco Business Park
Industrial
Our Industrial Experts
Our specialist Industrial team delivers masterplanning and architectural projects across every scale, from logistics, warehousing and manufacturing to data centres, infrastructure and self-storage. We understand the planning, technical and operational requirements of industrial development, creating efficient, commercially focused solutions backed by decades of experience. Working alongside our Sustainability Team, we also help clients deliver future-ready buildings that respond to evolving standards and support their net zero carbon ambitions.
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. 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.
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- Link Logistics, Ellesmere Port - BREEAM Excellent, 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)
- Broadheath Network Centre - part new build, part refurbished development for Network Space
- Glass Futures, St Helens - an innovative Research & Development facility for carbon neutral glass production
