HLM Architects
We're architecture, landscape and interior specialists with deep sector insight. We create places if education that inspire, healthcare environments that nurture, homes that are part of thriving communities, and infrastructure that is sustainable in every sense. It is this sense of social purpose that drives us on and is at the heart of everything we do. We design and create places, spaces and buildings for people and communities.
Specialisms
Community architecture • Energy-conscious design • Feasibility studies • Heritage • Interiors commercial • Interiors residential • Landscaping design • Masterplanning • Office planning • Sustainable design • Urban design • Urban planning
Company awards
Shortlisted, Education Estates Awards, Architectural Practice of the Year 2022
Finalist, Explore Offsite Awards 2022, Best Use of Volumetric Technology & Project of the Year, Dinton Activity Centre
Finalist, Explore Offsite Awards 2022, Infrastructure Project of the Year, HMP Five Wells
Finalists, Explore Offsite Awards 2022, Product Innovation Award, PBBS Demonstrator
Shortlisted, Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards 2022, Modern Methods of Construction & Net Zero, Dinton Activity Centre
Finalist, Scottish Design Awards 2022, Health Building/Project – Western General Hospital & Residential – Lochside House.
Winner, St Andrews Preservation Trust Pride of Placed Award 2022 – Whitehorn Hall, University of St Andrews
Winner, RSUA Design Awards 2022, North Wing development at Altnaglevin Hospital
Winner, AJ100 Awards 2022, Sustainability Champion of the Year, The Circular Twin
Shortlisted, AJ100 Awards 2022, Innovation of the Year, Employer of the Year, Sustainability Initiative of the Year.
Shortlisted, Building Project of the Year and Digital Construction Award – Construction Excellence in Wales Awards 2022, Pencoedtre School
Finalist, Architectural Excellence Awards 2022 (Public Use), Scottish Property Awards – James McCune Smith Learning Hub, University of Glasgow
Winner Architect Award Cardiff Property Awards 2021
Regional Finalist Civic Trust Awards 2021
Winner Employer of the Year AJ100 Awards 2020
Finalist, Home of 2030 Design Competition,
Winner RICS Social Impact Award 2020 for Wales Education category and Project of the Year
Shortlisted, RICS Social Impact Awards Scotland 2020
Winner RICS Social Impact Education Awards Scotland 2020
Latest projects
Western General Hospital – Linac + Admin Building
The 1,800m2 linear accelerator (LINAC) treatment facility for NHS Lothian provides accommodation for a new cancer assessment unit…
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Winner of the Sustainability, Small Residential, and Supreme Awards at the Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA) Awards 2021.…
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National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS)
The National Manufacturing Institute, Scotland (NMIS) is an industry-led international centre of manufacturing expertise where industry, academia and…
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Winstanley + York Road Estate Regeneration
HLM were appointed by Winstanley & York Road LLP, a joint venture between Taylor Wimpey and London Borough…
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Powell Halls Student Residencies, University of St Andrews
Working closely with the client, HLM were appointed to develop proposals for two sites within St Andrews, each…
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James McCune Smith (JMS) Learning Hub
Winner of the Education Award from the Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA) and Project of the Year, Pupil…
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Client: O’Brien Homes / Highland Housing Alliance Value: £535k The Passive House terrace is one of the first…
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Whitehorn Halls Student Residencies, University of St Andrews
Working closely with the client, HLM were appointed to develop proposals for two sites within St Andrews, each…
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voco Grand Central Hotel Glasgow
Client IHG Hotels & Resorts Location Glasgow, Scotland Services Architecture, Interior Design Value £4m First designed as a…
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Western General Hospital – Renal Unit
The site for the new Renal Unit at Edinburgh Western General Hospital is located on the main access…
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