With many universities facing financial uncertainty, a growing number of estates projects are being re-evaluated or paused. This has sparked a wider discussion about the future shape of university estates: what should be …

We’re proud to have been shortlisted and named runner-up in the London School of Economics’ international design competition to reimagine its landmark building at 61 Aldwych. Developed in collaboration with STUDIOS and …

Reflections from our Autumn Practice Day What makes a truly healthy home? And how can architects help create them? There’s more to housing than providing shelter - just as there’s more to health than the absence of illness. …

Hi I’m Rich... Actually, that makes me sound like I’m loaded! My name’s Richard, and I’m an Associate at Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt. I’ve been here for a long time. As an Associate, I lead on projects – and I really …

Our new teaching building at Havant and South Downs College (HSDC) has been completed in collaboration with Peter Marsh Consulting and Ascia Construction. The scheme comprises ten classrooms within a new general teaching …

The first in our series of roundtables took place on Tuesday, with our guests exploring the real challenges of working with the many 20th century buildings that make up university estates. From heritage conservation approaches …

Our Director Dominic Gaunt is attending the Education Estates Conference 2025 in Manchester, this month. If you are attending, and would like to meet up, feel free to get in contact with him!

Our exciting scheme at The Latymer School in Enfield, London, has started on site.  Construction is now underway on a new extension that will transform an underused courtyard into much needed learning spaces. The Latymer …

Hi, my name is Rosie, and I am an architectural designer at Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt. The thing I enjoy most about my job is visualising the designs, so they become a reality. So, that’s through Enscape visuals or making …

Our Director Matthew Chamberlain is attending the 2025 London Real Estate Forum, next month. It will be a great opportunity to be involved in fresh and insightful discussions about the built environment, as well as future …

We’re delighted to say we have been shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at the Thames Valley Property Awards. Showcasing some of our proud work throughout 2024, it has been a great opportunity to highlight …

We are currently hiring talented individuals to join our friendly and innovative team here at Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt. With five roles currently on our Careers page, click HERE to apply!  

Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt is proud to announce the completion of the Art and Design Engineering Centre at Charterhouse School in Godalming, Surrey - which had its official opening in June 2025. The new facility marks a significant …

We’re delighted to say we have been shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at the South Coast Property Awards. Showcasing some of our proud work throughout 2024, it has been a great opportunity to highlight …

Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt is moving to a new studio space - a fresh environment designed to capture our creative energy and architectural ambition. The fit-out is underway, with our team working to transform the space into a …

We are delighted to announce our participation in the highly anticipated FOOTPRINT+ event, which gathers every sector of the UK property market. As a company committed to sustainability, we will be showcasing our latest projects …

Last month, our team gathered at the University of Reading for an inspiring practice day centered on reuse and retrofit. The URS building — currently one of our exciting retrofit projects — provided the perfect backdrop …

Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt has submitted a planning application for 206 new homes on the former site of Novartis Pharmaceuticals in Horsham, West Sussex. The vision for the 2.72 hectare site is to create a sustainable new community …

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is holding its annual event in Brighton from May 7th – 8th and Director, David Ayre, will be attending. The event will bring together professionals from the housing sector to discuss …

Wokingham Borough Council has approved plans for the complete refurbishment and upgrade of the Grade II listed URS building at the University of Reading. Designed by Howell, Killick, Partridge and Amis (HKPA) for the faculty …

The UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) is set to take place May 20th – 22nd, and Directors Matthew Chamberlain and Dominic Gaunt will be attending. The event will bring together real estate investors, …

We're pleased to share that we've been shortlisted for the Sustainable Champions Award at the Basingstoke INSPIRE Awards. Over the past few years, we've been developing our approach to sustainability, gradually making it …

It was November 2021 when we began setting in motion a range of sustainability initiatives, starting with the creation of a new ‘Head of Sustainability’ role — to be filled by a certified Passivhaus Designer. And all …

We are pleased to announce that we have achieved ISO 14001 certification, which formally recognises our continued commitment to sustainability. Over the past three years, we have focused on strengthening our sustainability …