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2026

A CGI image of Bootle Strand Transformation town square lots of people are gathered using the space some are sat on pub benches drinking pints of beer to the rear a band is playing and string bulb lights line the area — Liverpool Architectural Society Awards – Future of LCR (Shortlist)

an external photo of heywood civic centre entrance with a performer making giant bubbles with children playing trying to catch them to the rear of the image there is a parked black motorbike — Liverpool Architectural Society Awards – Community Project (Shortlist)

the front of the orchards school in bolton before the extension project started - shows the entrance, tarmacked road and a roundabout featuring some green shrubs — NWRCA – Delivering Value (Shortlist)

MIB – Best Creative Business (Shortlist)

the hand drawn and coloured image shows what the bootle strand shopping centre area could look like once it has been delivered it shows people kayaking on the canal whilst a concert is happening to the left with lots of people dancing a beatles mural adorns a building wall, roof tops have been animated with green gardens and allotments some of the roofs have solar panels on them too, whilst the pavilion sits in the town square and a market is happening with people walking around — Insider Media – Social Impact (Shortlist)

2025

Eureka science + discovery promotional image shows some of the exhibition in use with three children playing with buttons and handle cranks — Liverpool City Region Tourism – Accessible and Inclusive (Winner)

Bootle strand aerial CGI showing what the area might look like post transformation with the salt and tar events space with stage next to the canal the glass covered pavilion in the middle of the town square with shop fronts and roof tops illuminated lots of people can be seen scattered about the town which can be seen in its wider context wit large residential blocks surrounding the area and the docks and waterfront to the rear — National Excellence – Social Value Excellence in Action (Winner)

Bootle strand Event Space CGI showing salt and tar to the rear along with a band playing music in the foreground lots of people are sat on benches enjoying food or standing around drinking pints of beer — Insider Media – Social Impact (Shortlist)

Construction and Property Awards 2025 nominated for architecture business of the year sponosred by the sunday express and hosted by kate garraway — Property & Construction Awards – Architect of the Year (Shortlist)

Henry Cotton hand drawn Axo Sketch from a side aerial view it shows the building as it would look with the new extension on the top within the context of the surrounding streetscape residential and commercial buildings — National Excellence – Best Decarbonisation Project (Shortlist)

Liverpool chamber innovation in business awards 2025 shortlisted for innovation in social value — Liverpool Chamber – Innovation in Social Value (Shortlist)

Procure partnerships framework national project excellence awards 2025 we've been shortlisted — National Excellence – Consultant of the Year (Shortlist)

2024

The WaterSHED at Wardle Academy interior image shows the old sportshall transformed into a teaching and breakout space to the rear large learner steps with various students sat reading in the foreground tables and chairs with students working on laptops on the exterior walls are studios and classrooms the old sports hall floor with different coloured tape marking has been retained giant curved roof lights let in natural light and modern saucer shaped lights hang from the ceiling — RIBA North West (Winner)

Eureka science + discovery promotional image showing children using the exhibit an exercise bike powered by arms to the rear a large illuminated brain and people walking through it — Liverpool City Region Tourism – Accessible and Inclusive (Winner)

Palmerston School CGI shows the proposed external playground with sfaety railing around the whole exterior teachers and children can be seen playing with balls a blanket and a bike a student in a wheelchair is being pushed across the playground to the rear green grass and trees surrounding the school — Constructing Excellence – Integration & Collaborative Working (Shortlist)

2023

Insider – Future Ambition Award (Winner)

interior image taken from the ground level shows some students entering a studio tables and chairs in the break area are mostly empty and a large watershed sign is on the far wall — RIBA North West (Shortlist)

YM Liverpool – Architectural Practice of the Year (Shortlist)

2022

The WaterSHED exterior image that shows the entrance to the building a student is entering via the door light is cast on the red brickwork to the left — AJ Architecture – School of the Year (Winner)

FX Design – Best Public Sector Project (Winner)

The WaterSHED interior shows the learner steps with black handrails and lots of students sitting on the steps using the space the ground floor sports hall markings can be seen in various coloured tapes and there are lots of tables, chairs and work benches with various students using them the wood and corrugated iron studios can be seen to the rear and a teacher is shouting to the students from the left hand side — Education Estates – Refurbishment of the Year (Commendation)

2021

LSP reception interior shows the new space with tables chairs and couches to the rear a cafe bar selling snacks and drinks an industrial feel with exposed steel beams and M&E on the ceiling green plants are scattered throughout whilst people sit char and drink coffee — Insider – Fit-out of the Year (Shortlist)

exterior image of baltic creative's digital house taken from ground level it shows the red rick facade with large windows and grey frames the largest has the word come together on them there are tables and chairs on the pavement outside the cafe area and a man is walking past on his phone — Planning Awards – Best use of Heritage in Place-Making (Shortlist)

Insider Awards – Future Ambition Award (Shortlist)

2019

unity theatre front entrance at dusk the inside of the reception area and first floor bar are illuminated a man can be seen entering the building cars line the right hand side of the street and st lukes church can be seen in the distance — RICS – Community Benefit (Shortlist)

2018

unity theatre auditorium showing a lady singling on stage with her arms stretched out dressed in a black loose fitting dress to the left the band are on stage a man in a flat cap and waistcoat plays the drums whilst another plays the double base in the foreground some of the audience can be seen — Liverpool City Region Tourism – Entertainment Venue of the Year (Winner)

2017

Prolific North – Inspired Spaces (Shortlist)

Constructing excellence in the northwest shortlist awards 2017 — Constructing Excellence – Integration & Collaborative Working (Shortlist)

2016

Constructing Excellence – Integration & Collaborative Working (Winner)

CGI showing what the visitor centre could look like from the outside incorporating natural autumn colours to blend into the landscape on the ground floor large windows and cafe area can be seen dramatic rolling hills can be seen in the distance — RIBA International Design Competition – Moorside Visitor Centre (Winner)

2015

Retail Week Interiors – Supermarket Design of the Year (Shortlist)

As Nature Intended Marble Arch London Store showing the cash register area and the bespoke wavy wooden fins with mood lighting above in the foreground to the right a fruit and vegetable display to the left some shelving displaying produce all on a wooden fllor — Retail Week Interiors – Best Convenience store (Shortlist)

2014

Porth Eirias Waterfront Complex walk on roof showing lots of people using the seafront walking over the building on the walk on roof there are some advertising flag style banners to the left — RICS Wales – Best Regeneration Project (Shortlist)

Porth Eirias Waterfront Complex people can be seen stood on the roof vantage point looking out to sea other people and families with prams can be seen walking along the seafront and some children are playing on the wall wearing hoodies — Urban Design Group – Best Regeneration Project (Shortlist)

Porth Eirias Waterfront Complex aerial image showing the whole building in the context of the surrounding area including the beach road and railway line with bridge cars can be seen in the carpark to the left and people can be seen using the beach to the right — RICS Wales – Best Housing & Regeneration (Shortlist)

2013

As Nature intended Spitalfields interior tills showing the bespoke wooden waves to showcase the cash register area natural wood floors shelving in rows full of produce and industrial lighting and M&E hanging from the ceiling — The Observer – Best New Food Shop (Winner)

Porth Eirias Waterfront Complex walk on roof showing lots of people using the steps over the roof area a person is running up the ramp the landscaped areas are not yet fully completed so there is soil visible and minimal plants — APSE – Best Housing & Regeneration (Shortlist)

2009

Liverpool ONE shopping centre from the top tier overlooking the exterior but covered shopping areas lots of people can be seen walking about the Q Park entrance is visible to the left alongside the body shop store — Stirling Prize (Shortlist) – member of team

European Car Park of the Year (Shortlist)

CGI competition image for RIBAs northshore make me a home different housing shapes can be seen lining a road and bike path a man is running about with his two children in the background a couple are sat on the grass — RIBA Make me a Home Competition – North Shore (Shortlist)

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