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EMBARQ; The (Design) Journey Starts Here

In the heart of Bristol, EMBARQ overlooks the floating Harbour and Bristol Bridge. Located at Redcliff Quay, a landmark 100,000 sqft, 5 storey office building and public piazza is being transformed to provide high quality, flexible, waterside workspace.

Mary Ward Centre; Shortlisted for RIBA London Awards 2025

We’re delighted to announce that the Mary Ward Centre, Stratford, has been shortlisted for a RIBA London Award 2025.

Shaping the Future: Students reimagine the workplace at AWW

AWW and Design West reunite through Shape My City for another inspiring session, challenging students to design an ideal creative space.

Short’s Gardens: A modern transformation balancing historic sensitivity and technical innovation

Launching Short’s Gardens, a landmark retrofit in the heart of Covent Garden

Welcome Simon Hatcher to the Directorship Team!

Simon Hatcher has joined AWW as Director to head up our education sector

AWW Regenerative Design: ‘Ones to Watch' in the Regenerative Architecture Index

We are honoured to be highlighted in these pivotal categories and are excited about the opportunity to continue our project development against this backdrop.

A workspace that sees no boundaries but drives collaboration, connection, and productivity

A truly inclusive, accessible and diverse workspace designed entirely for the users.

One Passage Street

Planning granted for the re-imagining of a cornerstone of the harbourside into a net-zero enabled, mixed use workspace.

Joe Oksien: AWW’s first Director appointment as an EOT

As of 1 May 2024, we’re delighted to announce the promotion of Joe Oksien to Director.

Shape My City is back at AWW.

We’ve partnered with Design West for a second time to give some eager students the opportunity to learn and participate in a design workshop at our Bristol office.

Retrofit provides a new home for Mary Ward

AWW has co-created a landmark new home for the Mary Ward Centre, which reflects and embraces the culture and the needs of both current and future occupants.
CGI of the interior reception of the one hundred victoria street building.

AWW celebrates triumph at the Bristol Property Awards:

A remarkable recognition of excellence

An AWW study trip to remember

Bi-annually we take the entire practice on an overseas study trip, in 2023 it was to Amsterdam.

A new era for AWW

As of Thursday 11 May 2023 we officially became an Employee Owned Trust (EOT).

Creating communities for a lasting social legacy

We are proud that AWW has been appointed to Lot 1 (Architectural Services – Buildings) of the new LHC CS1 – Consultancy Services Framework, which runs until 2027.

Gas Lane student living: regeneration of an industrial heritage site

Unanimous planning consent granted for this purpose-built student accommodation development, part of the greater Silverthorne Lane masterplan.

Shape My City students bring energy and creativity to AWW design workshop

Aspiring Architects and Interior Designers joined us to give an insight into what this next generation will bring to the future of the industry.

The BBC’s move to Digbeth – efficient, sustainable, collaborative; a revolutionised workplace

Currently a derelict warehouse, the Typhoo Tea Factory is to become one of the most sustainable broadcasting hubs in the country.

Returning the magic to Welsh Back

Winner of the BCO South of England and South West Projects up to 1,500sqm Award 2023
This experience has been invaluable to my professional development in this field and I am highly grateful for the opportunity from AWW."
Work experience 2022

AWW pledges to support opportunities for students in our commitment to future generations

This year AWW is participating in the Design West Shape My City programme. This is a unique opportunity that allows us to partner with other organisations as part of our responsibility to develop and nurture the next generation of our industry.

Introducing AWW’s new Associate Directors

Following the launch of our career framework pathways as part of our employee investment programme, we are delighted to have promoted three new Associate Directors.

The challenging and rewarding experience of designing SEND schools

Polden Bower is regarded as one of the best of its kind nationally; an exceptional Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) School designed to accommodate both primary and secondary students. This is an exploration of the journey AWW went on to deliver such a sensitive response to a demanding brief.

What will be the impact of MMC on the future of construction?

A brownfield site in south Bristol has provided the opportunity to explore MMC and the potential opportunities and constraints in providing affordable accommodation.
Our strategy is to become climate-positive by continuing to support TEMWA whilst we implement ongoing carbon reductions and enhance social value. We’re on track!"
Tim Forster

The Treehouse - a sustainable, affordable and net-zero design for new homes in Castle Park

We want to create thriving communities that will last long into the future. Where there’s green space and homes are affordable, cared for, full of character, make good use of natural daylight and are ready for new technology – this is The Treehouse.
Court yard of Brandon Yard

Design award win for residential regeneration project Brandon Yard

The Civic Society Design Award 2021 celebrates the sympathetic redevelopment of the industrial harbourside heritage site.

Changing lives through sustainable community development

Working with Bristol Charities AWW is developing an environmentally responsible, energy efficient design approach for the Vassall Centre aiming for Passivhaus standards and a Net Zero Carbon operational target.

Archiboo Awards celebrate our visitor user experience

Our new website, launched earlier this year, has won in the Best User Experience Category of the Archiboo Awards 2021!
Alex goes above and beyond in her approach to design and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring projects are innovative, sustainable and challenge design principles but are also delivered with expert care and attention. We are very proud to call Alex one of us.”
Jamie Furse, Director

We are the Insider Property Awards South West Architectural Practice of the Year!

AWW celebrates Architectural Practice of the Year Award win

We are introducing employee shareholding

We are extremely proud that this month we have made 15 of our employees shareholders in the practice.
AWW new brand stationary mock-up

Aligning our culture and visual identity

We unveil the latest evolution in our branding, with a new visual identity and website.

New sustainability director appointed

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Forster to our board of directors.
CGI exterior

Planning granted for modular construction hotel
CGI entrance for pivot + mark

Finalist in the Bristol Property Awards 2020
Contrast between new and old inside the Farmiloe

The Farmiloe is shortlisted for an NLA Award
AWW team at the roof topping celebration

A topping out ceremony for the Quadrangle

The Quadrangle, Cheltenham is nearing completion.
Changing the face of further education."
David Perkin
With the kitchen table becoming our new office it's hard not to question what the future of the workplace will look like."
Seating area inside SJP office

Workplace interior fit out completed against the odds

We are now proud to announce that our interior fit out is complete!
aerial view of the Foodworks project

Foodworks success

A new regional centre of excellence where food businesses take flight.
exterior CGI of Silverthorne Lane

Planning achieved for city centre redevelopment masterplan

Planning consent was achieved for the redevelopment of the Silverthorne Lane site.
aerial view of industrial park

New industrial warehousing at Langstone Technical Park, Havant

Planning approval has been received.
CGI of SEIC building exterior

Somerset Energy Innovation Hub

has been shortlisted for the Constructing Excellence South West Building of the Year 2020.
Seating area inside Parmenion's office

We are a Mixology 2020 Finalist

Nominated for Project of the Year, Workplace Interiors category.

We're on Morgan Sindall's Later Living Framework

Our portfolio of extra care, care homes and later living projects are future proofed, sustainable and provide environments that encourage social interaction.
Facade of pivot + mark AWW's Bristol office

Our Bristol office is on the move

We are excited to be moving up the road to a newly refurbished space in pivot + mark.
Bath School of Management CGI facade

Pivotal new teaching facility for Bath School of Management

AWW is proud to be working as Executive Architect with Bouygues UK to deliver the new School of Management for the University of Bath.
AJ100 logo for 2020

AWW in AJ100 top 50 leading Architects in the UK

We have made it into the top 50 AJ100 list of leading Architects in the UK.
Staff holding a 3D printed model

COVID-19: Business Continuity

Thanks to our robust systems and team work.

Brandon Yard wins South West Residential Property Awards

At the inaugural Insider South West Residential Property Awards on the 30th January.
Gingerbread city exhibit room with all entries arranged

Gingerbread City 2019

AWW’s London studio participated in the Museum of Architecture’s fourth edition of Gingerbread City.
AWW and Kier team volunteering on Hannah Mores Primary School

AWW helps transform after-school club

AWW and Kier Regional Building Western & Wales took on a project to transform Hannah Mores Primary School in Bristol.
Co-living allows people to live in a community in areas which would otherwise be unaffordable. But not in Bristol… yet."