HLM Architects

HLM Architects Celebrates 60 Years of Thoughtful Design This year marks a significant milestone for HLM Architects as we celebrate 60 years of practice. Since our founding in 1964, we have built a strong reputation for design excellence and expertise, solving our client’s challenges while considering the broader impact design can have on people, communities, and society. Our journey over the last six decades has been fascinating and remarkable in many ways and we take immense pride in our rich heritage. Looking forward, we intend to build on our legacy of innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability; and as we celebrate our successes, we remain dedicated to evolving our practice to meet the ever-changing needs of the communities we serve. To celebrate, we’ve created a new film celebrating our journey over the last 60 years! A big thanks to our Sheffield Studio Director Delia Harmston for narrating. Here’s to 60 more years of creating spaces that inspire and transform people’s lives. Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wNno0 #HLM60 #60yearsofthoughtfuldesign #CelebratingArchitecture

We are absolutely thrilled to be named as finalists in five categories at the Modern Methods of Construction Awards 2025! This incredible recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of MMC — from delivering groundbreaking projects to pioneering industry-leading research and development and upskilling our people. A huge congratulations to our teams and collaborators who have made this possible! Our shortlistings include: • Architectural Practice of the Year • Achieving Net Zero in a Project – MMC Schools Framework • Innovation of the Year – Product, Process or Company – Digital Kit of Parts for MHCLG • Project of the Year for Education (SEND/CAMHS/Mental Health) – Pathways School • Women in MMC – Anne Daw, Head of MMC Delivery Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wRyq8 Best of luck to all the finalists – we’re looking forward to celebrating with you! #MMCAwards25 #ModernMethodsOfConstruction #DfMA

Are you heading to the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) and The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) Conference tomorrow? Aiden O'DONOVAN will be at Dublin Castle for both days of this years conference which will be focusing on 'Ireland 2050: Balanced by Design'. If you would like to catch up with Aiden, please drop him a message. #UrbanDesign #HLMArchitects #IrishArchitecture

We are proud to be hosting a workshop for the Voice and Influence Team at Sheffield City Council, on the 20th of March! The session will help to shape an employer toolkit that will support more care-experienced young people into meaningful work. Right now, they’re in the discovery phase, gathering perspectives from different groups to: ✅ Understand the opportunities and challenges people are facing from their different perspectives ✅ Imagine the ideal network of connected support before, during, and after recruitment ✅ Identify the resources, training, and support that would help businesses make a real impact This is your chance to get involved and share what’s working, what’s missing, and what would help you create more inclusive employment opportunities in Sheffield and beyond. If you’d like to take part, or even if you have insights to share, please get in touch! Drop a comment below or reach out directly to Karen Mosley #CommunityParenting #OpeningDoors #MeaningfulWork

We’re thrilled to see Adela Vagova, Part II Architectural Assistant, featured in The Royal Society of Ulster Architects Perspective Magazine. In her piece, Adela shares her personal experiences and insights on being a woman in architecture, reflecting on the evolving role of architects in shaping not just physical spaces, but also ethical and cultural environments of growth and inclusion. "Architects are not confined to designing tangible spaces; they have been designing ethical and cultural environments of growth and inclusion for decades." A powerful perspective from an inspiring member of our team! Check out her piece in the latest edition https://brnw.ch/21wRsaA #WomenInArchitecture #RSUA #InclusiveDesign #HLMArchitects

Providing a welcoming and robust learning environment that supports and encourages pupil development requires thoughtful and inclusive design. In the March issue of Education Design & Build Magazine, we explore our collaboration with Reds10 to deliver seven innovative and inclusive SEND and SEMH schools as part of the Department for Education’s ‘Off-site schools framework’. The piece delves into how together we are developing solutions that maximise MMC whilst delivering the best educational settings for students, staff and their local communities. Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wRqwU #InclusiveSchools #MMCSchoolDesign #ThoughtfulDesign

Ryan Sylvester will be in Loch Lomond this week for the Education Building Forum Scotland where he’ll be joining the conversation on shaping the future of education spaces in Scotland. If you're attending and would like to catch up with Ryan, drop him a message, he’d love to connect! #EducationBuildingForumScotland #EducationArchitects #ScottishArchitects

Last week Gareth Woodfin, Helen Grant, Belen Ortiz and James Richards put on their best and attended the Cardiff Life Awards at the Cardiff City Stadium. Delighted to say that we were highly commended in the property category, it was a wonderful event with Cardiff’s best of the best businesses coming together to celebrate. With over 450 talented people from many different businesses in the same room the atmosphere was definitely one of celebration. Gareth Woodfin said “To be highly commended and see our name up on the stage in a room full of so many talented people was definitely a high point. Being highly commended sets us apart from competitors and shows that our thoughtful design is making an impact. True recognition that our projects, initiatives, and good work is being fully represented not only nationally but locally. We continue to work on our most innovative, sustainable and exciting projects we’ve ever worked on. A fantastic way to start the year and celebrate our talented team and the amazing projects that we work on. Well done to all the worthy winners.” Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wRk4K #cardifflifeawards #highlycommended

We’re thrilled to share that we have been named one of the Top 45 employers in the Building Magazine’s Good Employer Guide 2025! As one of just 9 architectural practices to be recognised, this achievement reflects our commitment to continuously fostering an inclusive, innovative, and inspiring workplace. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and it’s their passion, ideas, and collaboration that positions us amongst the top employers in the construction industry. A huge thank you to our team for making HLM a fantastic place to work and creating a culture that sets us apart – this recognition is yours! Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wRirk #GoodEmployerGuide #TeamHLMArchitects #EmployerOfChoice

A snapshot from day 2 of MMC Ireland where Nicola McKay and Steven Lennon met and chatted with Marian Harkin, Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. We hope everyone is having a great day at the Johnstown Estate, and if you want to catch up with the team, drop them a message.