Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) is an Employee-Owned architecture practice founded in 1989, with studios in London, Bristol, Madrid, Oklahoma City and Sydney. Around 400 people work across the five offices.
AHMM became an Employee-Owned Trust in September 2017. Teams are director-led and work across multiple sectors rather than specialising, so architects gain breadth across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, life sciences, civic and cultural projects within a single career.
The practice supports Part III, runs Level 6 and Level 7 Architectural Apprenticeships annually as a RIBA Trailblazers participant since 2016, and has been an accredited Living Wage Employer since 2015.
For projects, news and the full careers page, visit ahmm.co.uk.
AHMM describes its team structure as 'a collection of like-minded smaller studios within shared spaces' — director-led teams that share knowledge across the practice rather than splitting into sector silos.
Studio life across the five offices includes weekly presentations, monthly project updates, an annual spring conference and summer city research trips. Sketch club, crafting, photography and cookery classes run alongside building visits, talks and gallery tours.
The London HQ is at Morelands, 5-23 Old Street EC1V 9HL. Bristol, Madrid, Oklahoma City and Sydney studios are designed for collaboration, with shared meals and informal communal spaces.
AHMM has had an active ED&I Working Group since 2020 and published its first ED&I Annual Report in early 2022. A dedicated ED&I Lead role was appointed in 2022. The practice publishes an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Report covering 2021-2024, and an ED&I Policy (September 2022).
A Gender Pay Gap Working Group was established in 2018-2019 with a 16-point Action Plan implemented and continuously monitored.
AHMM marks Black History Month, Women's History Month and LGBTQ+ History Month annually with talks and events. The Space — a volunteer group launched in 2020 — runs cross-cultural discussion and celebration. Members of the practice are active in the Architectural Race Forum.
AHMM is an equal opportunities employer, treating job applicants fairly regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or religion or belief.
For the full ED&I report, see ahmm.co.uk/practice.
AHMM's design philosophy is built on three principles: economy, elegance and delight.
The practice describes itself as believing in the ability of outstanding architecture to last through time, and designs buildings that can adapt to changing techniques, contexts and human needs. Its process is collaborative and transparent: director-led teams that work across all sectors and stages, sharing knowledge across a collection of like-minded studios.
As an Employee-Owned Trust since September 2017, AHMM frames its values as lived practice rather than abstract ideals — every member of staff has a stake in the business.
AHMM is a founder signatory of Architects Declare, a co-author of the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge, and a signatory to the Science Based Targets initiative Business Ambition for 1.5C.
AHMM is an Employee-Owned Trust of around 400 people working from studios in London, Bristol, Madrid, Oklahoma City and Sydney. The practice has been employee-owned since September 2017, so every member of staff is a stakeholder.
Teams at AHMM are director-led and work across multiple sectors and project stages rather than specialising. Architects gain breadth across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, life sciences, civic and cultural projects within a single career rather than being limited to one sector.
The practice supports professional development through Part III course fees, study leave, mentoring and CPD. AHMM has been a RIBA Trailblazers apprenticeship participant since 2016, offering Level 6 and Level 7 Architectural Apprenticeships annually.
Accredited Living Wage Employer since 2015. No unpaid internships at any level, including Part 1 placements.
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5-23 Old Street, Hackney, London, EC1V 9HL, United Kingdom
BS1 6BH, Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Calle De Serrano Anguita 13, 28004 Madrid, Madrid, Spain
East Reno Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104, United States
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